This McLaren P1 is hand-built, finished in Volcano yellow, and comes with a very steep price for its size.
McLaren P1 1:8 scale
McLaren’s current Ultimate Series include the Senna, the Elva and the Speedtail, but back in 2013 the only “real” supercar the British company had in its lineup was the P1. Launched at the 2012 Paris Motor Show and produced until December 2015, with only 375 units built, the P1 was considered by the automotive press to be the successor to the McLaren F1. At launch, the P1 supercar was priced at $1.3 million and current units listed for sale easily go for more than $2 million. While only 375 people can enjoy the real thing, the rest of us can go for this 1:8 scale model offered by Amalgam Collection. That is, of course, if you happen to have $18,000 sitting around.
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The Scale Model Is Hand-Built And Finished In Volcano Yellow
McLaren P1 1:8 scale model
Built as a true replica of the supercar, the scale model measures 24 inches (60 centimeters) in length and is finished in Volcano Yellow. Each unit is handcrafted and assembled in Amalgam Collection’s workshops using an original CAD data supplied directly from McLaren Automotive. Each unit will be supplied in a luxury black presentation box and mounted on a carbon fiber or leather base. It is priced at $17,788, but you can also opt for four interest-free payments of $4,447 each. Orders will be shipped within 3 to 5 working days.
A Few Reminders On The McLaren P1
McLaren P1 1:8 scale model
When put on sale in 2013, the P1 was the first hybrid supercar in the world. It delivers incredible performance on both roads and the track, and every review out there will only say good things about it. The supercar is powered by a 3.8-liter, twin-turbo, V-8 engine – the same one offered at the time in the McLaren 12C. The V-8 by itself produces a total of 720 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque, but when combined with an in-house-developed electric motor that added another 177 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque, the P1 ends up with a combined output of 903 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque.
The supercar was also packaged with other Formula 1 inspired technology from McLaren’s racing division, including the active aerodynamics and Drag Reduction System, among many others. All these helped the P1 to be very fast: 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph.
What Other Cars Can You Buy For $18K?
McLaren P1 scale model
We must admit, $18,000 is not exactly cheap for a scale model. In fact, for the same money, or less than that, you can get the Chevy Spark (starts at $13,600), the Nissan Versa ($15,580), or Hyundai Accent ($16,645). These are of course the base prices, but you can add a few other options before hitting $18,000.
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