McLaren P1

[Pup]

903 HP plug-in hybrid...

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoram ... 40689.html

That's one Prius I wouldn't mind seeing in the fast lane.

[Just_a_fan]

The car seems to be lacking somewhat. The interior is pretty bland, it's not at all a work of art like the interior of a Pagani. The exterior isn't overly exciting looking

McLaren don't do Italian excess. Funny that. Seriously, McLaren do classy understatement not gaudy bling. Hence the lack of pointless shiny stuff.

The exterior is mostly "form follows function".

What is the point of all car manufacturers making the same "blingfest" designs?

As for the engine noise, they probably haven't got around to tuning to exhaust note - most sports cars these days have their exhausts tuned to make them sound good.

[Richard]

Interesting to see the Volvo design cue for the central console!

[Cold Fussion]

The car seems to be lacking somewhat. The interior is pretty bland, it's not at all a work of art like the interior of a Pagani. The exterior isn't overly exciting looking

McLaren don't do Italian excess. Funny that. Seriously, McLaren do classy understatement not gaudy bling. Hence the lack of pointless shiny stuff.

The exterior is mostly "form follows function".

What is the point of all car manufacturers making the same "blingfest" designs?

As for the engine noise, they probably haven't got around to tuning to exhaust note - most sports cars these days have their exhausts tuned to make them sound good.

My point is that Mclaren are building to design targets that appear to be purely performance based while paying seemingly little attention to other more important stuff. Pagani have shown you can have a best in class interior, exterior and performance, and If I were to be in the market for such an expensive car, I'd want to best in every aspect. I don't think you can really call the interior of a Pagani a bling fest either.

[allstaruk08]

not a bling fest at all hahah

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/12 ... 80x782.jpg

now look at the simplicity of the P1 interior

http://www.gtspirit.com/wp-content/uplo ... 40x374.jpg

people with the money buying these cars know when they go to McLaren they wont be getting fancy additions what will add unnecessary weight. i bet if the Pagani focused on performance only they would be a fair bit faster, but thats not what they are about. just as blingy interiors are not what McLaren are about

[RicerDude]

Top Gear say it is estimated to weigh around 1500kg. Isn't that a bit much?

[wesley123]

seems right imo, certainly with the batteries and all

[Pup]

Wow, that Pagani takes tacky to an entirely different level. I never realized. But then, maybe that's the market they're after.

[bhall]

Really? You thought maybe the classy elements were hidden just under the surface?

[Richard]

not a bling fest at all hahah

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/12 ... 80x782.jpg

What are those things in line with the diver's crotch?

I presume its a fancy buckle for a 5 point harness?

[wesley123]

not a bling fest at all hahah

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/12 ... 80x782.jpg

What are those things in line with the diver's crotch?

I presume its a fancy buckle for a 5 point harness?

I first thought it was some cooling but yeah, it's for the seatbelt

[allstaruk08]

if you take the wrong line in a corner they punch you in the nuts so you dont do it again

[seventhsin]

That Pagani is horrendous. Like an automotive Lady Gaga.

If the P1 is the successor to the F1, then it makes sense that its a bit of a bare-bones-racecar for the road.

[ringo]

for a million dollars, that car better be a bling fest!
I like the paganis, especially for the detailed interior.
A million dollars for a empty black tub isn't really value for dollar. At the end of the day the speed of the car cannot make up for the million dollars, when you can get a similar sensation with more passion for half the price in a better looking package.


looks kinda cheesy with the mclaren logo vents:



It's likable still, since i'ts different.

[Dyanxx]

for a million dollars, that car better be a bling fest!
I like the paganis, especially for the detailed interior.
A million dollars for a empty black tub isn't really value for dollar. At the end of the day the speed of the car cannot make up for the million dollars, when you can get a similar sensation with more passion for half the price in a better looking package.


looks kinda cheesy with the mclaren logo vents:

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/arc ... 92855k.jpg

It's likable still, since i'ts different.

To be fair, if you'r interested in buying a Mclaren in the first place, especially the car that is meant to be the F1 successor then interior and comfort isn't really your biggest priority.