McLaren P1 (2013–)

Introduction

All-new British hypercar, sharing its underpinnings with the MP4-12C, but with far more power thanks to a combination of the Ricardo-built V8 engine fitted to the MP4-12C and an electric motor. Launch price was £866,000 and just 375 will be built.

Styling has been a joint effort between the aerodynamicists, who formulated the package and Frank Stephenson, who made it look beautiful. Active aerodynamics and ground-effect are all by-products of McLaren's Formula 1 operation, and its maker promises that the P1 will be devastatingly quick on track, but perfectly usable on the road.