Of course, with the help of an electric engine. Quite some performance! Next to the 916 bhp, the V8 also produces more than 900 Nm of torque! McLaren did a great job with this 3.8 liters V8 with twin turbo. As we already said, the engine will be helped by an electric engine which will also deliver a high torque and will give the accelerator an optimal response.
It’s even possible to drive completely electric and without emissions for ten kilometers with this McLaren! The center placed V8 and a very efficient electric engine make the car only pollute less than 200 grams CO2 per kilometer. Next to that, you can drive the P1 daily according to the technicians from McLaren. The combustion engine of the P1 produces 737 bhp at 7500 rpm and 720 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The electric engine adds another 179 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. The engines are attached to a seven speed automatic gearbox with a double clutch.
The batteries of the car can be recharged by the engine but also by plugging in to a socket. Recharging the batteries, which weigh only 96 kilograms, takes only two hours.
