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The amazing McLaren P1 experience

It’s a UFO on the street. Its acceleration literally jerks your head back and then makes your stomach get light. It’s so absurdly quick, it makes you giggle. This isvthe 2015 McLaren P1, a carbon fiber road rocket that is as quick as a superbike. Thanks to an automotive enthusiast in the tech field and no stranger to the track, including multiple plans for this hypercar, I was able to experience the ferocity multiple times first hand. The P1 is a mind-blowing, 903hp, 664lbs ft. torque, 3300lb g-force experience that is powered by a 3.8 liter twin-turbo V-8 producing 727 horsepower and a 177 horsepower electric motor that masks any turbo lag. Combined with the 7-speed dual-clutch automated transmission, Motor Trend tested the car at 2.6 seconds 0-60mph and 9.8 @ 148.9 mph quarter mile. The top speed is 217mph which was decided as the limit by McLaren supposedly. This car can race superbikes and just maybe, beat them on the track. I’d put money on it every time from a stoplight or Christ...