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First look at the interior of the track-focused McLaren P1 GTR

25 Oct 2014|1,325 views

The P1 GTR's stripped out, driver-focused interior includes Formula One-inspired steering wheel from the championship winning MP4-23.

McLaren has previewed the interior of the McLaren P1 GTR - a track-focused motorsport variant to the already incredible and critically acclaimed McLaren P1.

Despite the stripped out environment, air-conditioning is retained to ensure comfort during the physical driving experience

The interior contains just the essential items needed to keep weight to a minimum. The lightweight carbon fibre MonoCage chassis is carried over from the road car, and weighs just 90kg. Since the 'rollcage' is incorporated into the MonoCage, there is no reduction in headroom for the driver.

The newly developed steering wheel has been designed to make all controls as easily accessible and user-friendly as possible. The design of the wheel is based on the steering wheel of the 2008 Formula One championship winning MP4-23.

The cabin is equipped with lightweight DTM style seats and full six-point motorsport harnesses. This will be specifically set up for the individual driver, and mounted directly to the chassis, reducing weight by having no additional mounting brackets.

The Head and Neck Support device (HANS) approved carbon fibre seat shell offers comfort and support, and has been ergonomically designed along with the rest of the cabin controls.

The dedicated test team of engineers, technicians and development drivers continues to progress the programme, and has recently completed a successful test in the extreme desert heat at the Bahrain International Circuit.

McLaren has previewed the interior of the McLaren P1 GTR - a track-focused motorsport variant to the already incredible and critically acclaimed McLaren P1.

The interior contains just the essential items needed to keep weight to a minimum. The lightweight carbon fibre MonoCage chassis is carried over from the road car, and weighs just 90kg. Since the 'rollcage' is incorporated into the MonoCage, there is no reduction in headroom for the driver.

The newly developed steering wheel has been designed to make all controls as easily accessible and user-friendly as possible. The design of the wheel is based on the steering wheel of the 2008 Formula One championship winning MP4-23.

The cabin is equipped with lightweight DTM style seats and full six-point motorsport harnesses. This will be specifically set up for the individual driver, and mounted directly to the chassis, reducing weight by having no additional mounting brackets.

The Head and Neck Support device (HANS) approved carbon fibre seat shell offers comfort and support, and has been ergonomically designed along with the rest of the cabin controls.

The dedicated test team of engineers, technicians and development drivers continues to progress the programme, and has recently completed a successful test in the extreme desert heat at the Bahrain International Circuit.