McLaren confirms performance figures of the P1 as it delivers first car

As McLaren celebrates its 50^th Anniversary this year, the firm has witnessed another significant milestone after having delivered the first - out of just 375 examples - of the McLaren P1. The first example was collected from the McLaren Technology Centre by its U.K. based owner. Series production of the latest addition to the McLaren range commenced over the summer, and the first car, finished in a striking Volcano Yellow and contrasting visual carbon fibre, rolled off the bespoke production line at the end of September.

According to official figures as revealed by the British marque, the halo car accelerates to 100km/h in a lightning quick 2.8 seconds, 200km/h in a brisk 6.8 seconds, and 300km/h in just 16.5 seconds - a full 5.5 seconds quicker than the legendary McLaren F1, climbing to an electronically governed top speed of 350km/h.

Despite the Nurburgring friendly performance, the McLaren P1 will still return 14.5km/L on the EU combined cycle, while emitting 194g/km of CO₂. The electric motor will also offer an emissions-free commuting range of 11km suitable for city driving.

All that power is derived from a twin powerplant powertrain generating 903bhp from the highly efficient 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 petrol engine and the lightweight electric motor.

The braking figures are equally as impressive with the levels of performance provided by the bespoke Akebono system. The specially formulated carbon ceramic discs, coated in silicon carbide, can bring the McLaren P1 to a halt from 100km/h in a distance of just 30.2 metres. This figure is even more impressive when compared to the recognised stopping distances, which suggests that more than three times the distance - 102 metres - is required to bring a car to a halt from the century mark.