Japanese McLaren P1 Crashes Into Tollbooth Concrete Curb

A Volcano Yellow McLaren P1 from Japan had recently crashed into a concrete curb at a highway tollbooth. There is no detailed information on how the accident occurred but from the picture above, the British hypercar appeared to had landed perfectly onto the concrete curb without sustaining much damage. However, due to the P1’s design, the repair bill might still be hefty despite the light damage on the car. It was also reported that the driver did not sustain any injuries in the accident.

Photo via Vehiclenavi.

Deadmau5 Works As An Über Driver In His ‘Meowclaren’ McLaren 650S

Joel Zimmerman or known as Deadmau5 had recently completed his first shift as an Über taxi driver. While driving his ‘Meowclaren’ McLaren 650S, Deadmau5 picking up residents of downtown Toronto which requested for taxi services via the Über application. Getting picked up in the Meowclaren by Deadmau5 himself must been an unforgettable evening for his passengers.

in toronto? need a lift? I'm working for @uber tonight, downtown toronto. get lucky.

— deadmau5 (@deadmau5) September 11, 2014

.@deadmau5 as an @Uber X driver? Check!! #nbd pic.twitter.com/HPuGBs5F93

— Frederique Dame (@fffabulous) September 11, 2014

Thanks to my @Uber_TOR driver @deadmau5 for the awesome cab ride in Toronto tonight! The McLaren was puurrrrfect! 🙂 pic.twitter.com/AD5Wpkx7SV

— Ciara Mc Donnell (@ciara_mc_d) September 11, 2014

Girl Struggling To Open McLaren P1 Door

Supercar and hypercar manufacturers had introduced a huge variant of door mechanisms over the years to make their cars stand out among their rivals’. Koenigseggs comes with their unique swivel doors, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG have gullwing doors which harks back to the iconic 300SL, Lamborghinis have their trademark scissor doors, and the list goes on. However, the huge variant of door mechanisms means that it may be confusing to users. One example of this case is this girl who struggles to open the McLaren P1’s dihedral door on the side of a road, until the owner reached out to the passenger side and opened the door from the inside to let her in. The owner may want to teach the girl how to operate the door mechanism prior going out in the P1 in the future to avoid this embarrassing situation from repeating itself.

Cristiano Ronaldo Drives The McLaren P1

Cristiano Ronaldo was recently given the opportunity to go behind the wheel of a McLaren P1 on the Jarama race track track near Madrid at an TAG Heuer event. To help him unleash all 903bhp of the P1, the Real Madrid superstar was given a personal coaching session with McLaren F1 team’s Jenson Button. Besides the track action, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jenson Button also participated in shooting footballs and smoking donuts in a bright orange McLaren 650S.

Deadmau5 Signs Up As An Uber Driver

Hitching a McLaren 650S cab is now possible as Joel Zimmerman or known as Deadmau5 had signed up as an Uber driver. After he created the famous ‘Purrari’, a Ferrari 458 Italia with Nyan Cat theme wrap, Deadmau5 had revealed on Instagram that he had also brought a white McLaren 650S with blue brake calipers and unique blue-tinted intake covers which he names the ‘Meowclaren’. This means that Uber users may get the chance to hitch a ride in the Meowclaren the next time they request a cab from Uber.

singing up to be an @uber driver for shits and giggles.

— deadmau5 (@deadmau5) September 5, 2014

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Couldn't resist taking the meowclaren out for a late night coffee run. 🙂 unf! We fixed the front plate too!!!

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DMC McLaren MP4-12C ‘Velocita – Wind Edition’

DMC had revealed their latest creation: the DMC McLaren MP4-12C ‘Velocita – Wind Edition’. The DMC McLaren MP4-12C ‘Velocita – Wind Edition’ is a bold combination of exotic materials such as lightweight carbon fiber on the body kit, a brand new titanium exhaust system and exclusive Italian leather on the interior. The carbon fiber body kit features new carbon fiber front bumper with a new front lip, a center sword and aggressive F1 carnards to help increase downforce for better handling. Found on the car are also a new rear diffuser on the rear bumper and pair of newly added side skirts to provide additional downforce between the axles. A new roof scoop had also been added to channel extra air to the new massive carbon fiber rear spoiler to create extra downforce. The DMC McLaren MP4-12C ‘Velocita – Wind Edition’ also packs a punch as DMC had also fitted a new ECU to increase the performance from 592 HP and 442 ft.lbs of torque to an amazing 660 HP and 502 ft.lbs of torque.

Photos via DMC.

2016 McLaren P1 GTR Design Concept Global Debut At Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

The 2016 McLaren P1 GTR Design Concept made its global debut recently at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, California. The McLaren P1 GTR Design Concept is a hardcore, more powerful, track version of the existing McLaren P1 road car. Upgrades found on the McLaren P1 GTR include a redesigned front bumper with a carbon fibre front splitter, a new rear bumper and a massive rear wing with Drag Reduction System (DRS) to help the owners harness all 986 bhp from the 3.8 litre V8 and hybrid system. The road-going Pirelli P Zero Corsas were also traded for a set sticky slick tyres and the suspension have been tuned for track usage. The McLaren P1 GTR will be available exclusively to existing P1 customers and all McLaren P1 GTR will receive specialist driver training, human performance and access to the McLaren racing simulator to help them master their new toy.

Photos via Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

McLaren Returns To The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance With P1 MSO

A bespoke, one-off McLaren P1 commissioned by a North American customer and designed by McLaren Special Operations will go on show at this month’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California. This McLaren P1 is one of 375 P1s which will be built by McLaren and features McLaren Orange accents highlighting the car’s contours and contrast with the Stirling Grey paint finish and gloss carbon fibre components. The brake callipers on this P1 MSO are finished in orange and the wheels are body-coloured. Another distinctive highlight on this P1 MSO is the 24-carat-gold heatshields around the engine bay, harking back to the famous McLaren F1 of the 1990s. The interior is a beautiful blend of carbon fibre and Alcantara trims combined with a pair of lightweight carbon-shell racing seats with four-point harnesses to give the car a racing-focused feeling. Additional orange accents were also found on the central console.

Photos via McLaren.

Horacio Pagani Driving The McLaren P1 MSO

Horacio Pagani, the Italian-Argentinian owner of Pagani was recently spotted at the wheel of a McLaren P1. This particular P1 is the only P1 in Italy and features orange highlights on its body as well as an unique interior due to the MSO treatment. Horacio’s intention of test driving the P1 was unclear.

Photo by Keno Zache | photography.

Man Gets Into Trouble After Posting A Photo Of Himself Sitting On A P1

A McLaren P1 is not a common sight as only 375 will be made in total. When Team Galag took their P1 no.73/375 to the Gumball 3000 rally, it was widely photographed by fans they met throughout the journey. However, when Facebook user ‘Marc Roch Barcelona’ met the car in Barcelona, he decided the best method to pose for a photograph would be by sitting on the hood of the P1. The photo was posted to his own Facebook account where it captured the attention of the P1’s owner. Team Galag posted the photo to their own Facebook page with an angry caption: ‘Today, this picture appeared on the internet of what we can only call an “A**hole” posing on the car in Barcelona. Taking a picture with the car is ok, but doing what he did, is not. This will only make us take more precautions to “hide” the car and ruins any opportunity for you guys to see it.’ Angry Facebook users also expressed their disagreement with the way he posed for the photo with angry comments and some even hunted him down through his Facebook account. More updates soon.

Photo via Team Galag – Gumball 3000 (Team 73).