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Mclaren Launches P1 'Designed By Air' Web Site

Shows how the body of the P1 was sculpted

 
 
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The web site allows users to see how the P1 got its shape

McLarenMcLarenMcLarenUnited Kingdom, 1963 > present92 models
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released its video showing for the P1P1 Gen.1McLaren P1 Gen.1United Kingdom, 2012 > present7 versions
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was "designed by air" last week, and it has just launched the interactive web site that it promised in that video.

The web site is the first part in an attempt by McLaren to tell the story of the car's design. The site has four parts that allows users to view the car's aerodynamics in urban, alpine, highway and track conditions. It explains how these conditions affected the car's aerodynamics in the wind tunnel. At some points users can click on portions of the car to see what effect they are having. 

“Our main objective with the McLaren P1™ was to design the best driver’s car in the world, on road and track. Managing airflow in and around the car’s bodywork and optimizing aerodynamics was key in achieving this goal. This design philosophy crafted the highly unique and emotive shape of the car," said lead designer Frank Stephenson.

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McLarenMcLaren
P1 Gen.1P1 Gen.1
P1P1
Engine
V 8 (90.0º vee)
Displacement
232 cu in
Top Speed
217 mph
Transmission
7, Double Clutch
Maximum power
737 hp @ 7300 rpm
Type
Fixed-head coupé
Fuel
Petrol / Electric
Fuel consumption (combined)
28.34 US MPG
price
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annual ownership cost
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