What Makes The McLaren P1 An Iconic Hypercar?
Just a handful of reasons why the McLaren P1 deserves legendary status.
At the forefront of McLaren’s innovative approach is the McLaren P1, the manufacturer’s first hybrid-assisted supercar. The McLaren P1 was built with the strict intention to compete alongside the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder, thus creating the ‘Holy Trinity.’ As the successor to the legendary McLaren F1, the P1 adopted similar characteristics that would ultimately shape it into one of the most collectible supercars of all time.
McLaren saw so much success in the limited-production release that they even engineered the non-road-legal P1 GTR for the ultimate collectors. Taking a deep dive into the supercar’s production and statistics, these are five facts that make the McLaren P1 an iconic supercar. View all the current McLaren P1 examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the links below.
How fast is the McLaren P1?
The McLaren P1 is an absolute beast when it comes to speed. The hybrid hypercar can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, making it one of the fastest cars on the planet. Thanks to its twin-turbo V8 engine paired with an electric motor, the P1 boasts a combined output of 903 horsepower. If you’re wondering about its top speed, it can hit a blistering 217 mph. Whether on the track or the road, the McLaren P1 delivers an exhilarating performance that’s hard to beat.
Is the McLaren P1 faster than the McLaren F1?
When comparing the McLaren P1 to the legendary McLaren F1, it’s a legendary matchup. The McLaren P1, with its advanced hybrid powertain, stands out as one of the pioneering hybrid hypercars part of the Holy Trinity. On the other hand, the iconic McLaren F1, renowned for its engineering excellence, goes from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.2 seconds but boasts a higher top speed of 240 mph. So, while the F1 maintains a higher top speed, the P1 is quicker off the line due to its cutting-edge hybrid technology. Both vehicles are marvels of automotive engineering, but in terms of overall speed, the McLaren F1 holds a slight edge over the P1.
Is the McLaren P1 street legal?
Yes, the McLaren P1 is street legal, so anyone with the money to spend on the multi-million dollar hypercar can enjoy its performance on public roads. The P1 meets all necessary regulations to be driven legally on the streets. Despite its race-inspired design and cutting-edge technology, McLaren ensured the P1 adheres to road safety standards. This means you can experience its thrilling acceleration and advanced features during your daily drives. Whether you’re on the highway or city streets, the McLaren P1 offers an unmatched driving experience while being fully compliant with road laws.
How much does a McLaren P1 cost?
The McLaren P1 is a high-end hypercar, and its price tag reflects that. When it first hit the market, the P1 was priced at around $1.15 million. However, since it’s a limited-edition model with only 375 units produced, prices can vary quite a bit on the resale market. Depending on the condition, mileage, and any unique features, a McLaren P1 can go for significantly more than its original price, often reaching up to $2 million or more. So, if you’re looking to own one of these iconic machines, be prepared to make a substantial investment. But for those who can afford it, the McLaren P1 offers an exceptional driving experience and a piece of automotive history.
What are some of the unique features of the McLaren P1?
The McLaren P1 is packed with unique features that make it a standout hypercar. First off, its hybrid powertrain combines a twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor, delivering a whopping 903 horsepower. This setup allows for lightning-fast acceleration and impressive fuel efficiency. The P1 also boasts advanced aerodynamics, including an adjustable rear wing that enhances downforce and stability at high speeds. Inside, the P1 features a minimalist, driver-focused cockpit with lightweight materials and racing-inspired design. Another cool feature is its RaceActive Chassis Control, which adjusts the suspension for optimal performance on both road and track. Plus, the P1’s exclusive production run of just 375 units ensures that each car is a rare and highly coveted piece of automotive engineering.
Lamborghini Diablo at 35: The Last Old-School Analog Raging Bull Still Roars
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Gandini’s Poster Car That Changed Everything
2025 has been a landmark year for automotive anniversaries. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is celebrating 100 years, the Porsche Carrera GT broke cover 25 years ago, and the Bugatti Veyron just turned 20. We’ve covered all of them extensively, but now it’s time to focus on another icon, one from the raging bull stable. The Lamborghini Diablo turns 35 this year. This is the supercar that became the ultimate automotive pinup and bedroom poster for an entire generation. Widely considered the last old-school analog Lamborghini, the Diablo, named after a legendary fighting bull from 1869, continues to deliver an unfiltered driving experience that remains unmatched.
When Lamborghini introduced the flagship replacement for the aging, nearly three-decade-long Countach in 1990, it reset the bar for supercars. This was not just because it looked like something that had rolled straight out of a sketchbook from the future, but also because the Diablo was the first Lamborghini to smash through the 200-mph barrier. Now, three and a half decades later, we reflect upon how the Diablo has evolved and how it continues to impact popular culture and the collector car world.
The Diabo story begins in 1985 with Project 132, with one objective: to build the fastest road car in the world. By the time Chrysler took partial control of Lamborghini in 1987, the car’s design had evolved into something that still looks aggressive today. The iconic Scissor doors, wide haunches, and that signature wedge silhouette designed by the great Marcello Gandini gave it presence, while the cabin finally offered something Countach owners could only dream of: real comfort. You got power windows, adjustable seats, and an Alpine stereo as standard equipment. The Diablo debuted in the Principality of Monaco in 1990, and it stayed in production for over a decade until 2001.
Underneath, it carried a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 that can trace its roots to the Miura. It put out 485 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque, paired to a five-speed manual transmission. That meant 0-62 mph in about 4.2 seconds and a verified 209 mph on a legendary run at the Nardò Ring proving ground in southern Italy. Those are impressive figures today, but for a production car in the early 1990s, those were numbers that only a handful of cars could match. With materials like aluminum, steel, and even carbon fiber inserts, which had never been used at scale in a road car before, the Diablo had a curb weight of 3,751 pounds.
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Over its decade-plus-long life, the Diablo evolved fast. In 1993, the VT introduced all-wheel drive, and the SE30 celebrated the Italian marque’s 30th anniversary with up to 517 horsepower, climbing to nearly 600 in Jota spec. Two years later, the VT Roadster opened the door to Lamborghini’s future V12 drop-tops. Audi’s acquisition of the brand led by Ferdinand Pïech, in 1998 brought another wave of change, with fixed headlights, ABS, and a more potent 6.0-liter engine. The 1999 GT stretched output to 567 horsepower and nudged top speed higher still. For collectors, the final VT 6.0 and 6.0 SE, penned by Luc Donckerwolke, are considered the sweet spot, modernized enough to drive, raw enough to feel unfiltered.
But Lamborghini didn’t stop with just road-going variants. The Diablo SV-R spawned Lamborghini’s first one-make race series in 1996. That effort bled into rarities like the GT1 Stradale prototypes that had about 655 horsepower and the GT-R, a race-ready Diablo that competed in Japan’s JGTC and European GT championships. If you’re chasing ultimate rarity, these race-bred models represent the very top of the Diablo pyramid. It also served as the base for several design studies, like the 1-of-1 Pregunta.
With 2,903 units produced at the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory, the Diablo isn’t scarce by Lamborghini standards, but when you break it down, just 32 SV-Rs, a single Jota pack SE30, fewer than 41 GT-Rs, the pool of top-tier examples looks very different. Add in the 60 official colors and 40 bespoke finishes, and you start to see why red examples dominate the lucrative pre-owned Diablo market while unique shades carry serious premiums.
Now we can’t talk Diablo and not mention this mid-engine Italian exotic’s impact on popular culture and beyond. A red Diablo in Dumb and Dumber, driven by Jim Carry, Cindy Crawford in a ’96 commercial, the Jamiroquai “Cosmic Girl” video, it was everywhere. Celebrities from Mike Tyson to Nicolas Cage, Mario Andretti, and even Jay Leno, all got one. If you grew up playing Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit, chances are your first “supercar” in that game was a pixelated.
We’ve also covered Polo Storico extensively, Lamborghini’s restoration program, which coincidentally is also celebrating 10 years in 2025, and highlighted its significance for collectors. In fact, we had the chance to sample a Diablo VT 6.0 SE in Italy’s picturesque Emilia-Romagna not too long ago, and that drive highlighted why these cars matter so much. Polo Storico’s role in restoring and certifying these cars is more than heritage preservation; it’s directly shaping their value trajectory. In 2023, a 1994 SE30 earned a podium at Pebble Beach.
“The Diablo isn’t just a symbol of Lamborghini’s history; it’s also a model of growing strategic importance to Polo Storico. n recent years, we’ve seen a significant increase in requests for certifications and restoration services for the Diablo, in the most part due to a new generation of collectors and enthusiasts who see this car as a cultural and design icon. This trend confirms the value of Polo Storico’s activities aimed at preserving the legacy of the company and its cars, at the same time creating new opportunities in the classic car segment.” – Alessandro Farmeschi, After Sales Director at Automobili Lamborghini.
Restoration requests at Lamborghini’s heritage division are climbing sharply, especially for special editions. Polo Storico not only certifies authenticity, but also taps into its factory archive to give provenance critical if you plan to sell at auction, where paperwork can swing hammer prices by six or seven figures. The Diablo closed the Countach chapter in style, and under Audi ownership, proved Lamborghini could build fast, usable, and desirable cars without compromise. Three and a half decades later, it’s more than just a poster car. It’s a case study in how heritage, engineering, and culture converge to create lasting value
Bertone GB110 Meets Arancio Zero: A Color That Defined an Era
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Built to commemorate 110 years of the renowned Italian automotive styling house, Bertone, and limited to just 33 examples, the GB110, designed by Andrea Mocellin and first shown in 2022, is already a highly collectible exotic car and announced the rebirth of the brand. But the new Arancio Zero finish seen here adds another dimension. It is a direct callback to founder Nuccio Bertone’s favorite hue from the 1970s, a bright orange he loved so much that he painted the ceilings of the Centro Stile in Caprie with it. That simple act turned a design studio into a bold statement about what Italian design could be: fearless, vivid, and unapologetic.
Bertone’s role in shaping that era of the automobile simply can’t be overstated. Back in the 1960s and 70s, Italy’s coachbuilders Pininfarina, Italdesign, and Zagato were hard at work rewriting the language of automotive form. But it was Marcello Gandini and Bertone that truly defined the wedge era, responsible for design icons like the Lamborghini Countach, and concept cars such as the Alfa Romeo Carabo, and the Lancia Stratos Zero (seen below), which, coincidentally, was also painted in a bright orange and displayed at the Petersen Museum a few months ago. These were the sort of cars that made everything else on the road look dated overnight.
It is that very lineage that links the GB110 to this heritage through Arancio Zero and serves as a defining bridge to a moment in time when Italy set the ball rolling for the world of automotive design for decades to come. But speaking of bold colors, ironically, this announcement from Bertone comes just days after Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 Pro in a bold Cosmic Orange. While the two aren’t even remotely connected, the coincidence highlights how color trends can resonate across industries.
Think about it: Color is often the first thing anyone notices about your car, and besides the standard palette, today, automakers operating in the high-end and luxury car space offer an extensive choice of bespoke colors and finishes, with the option to also have a color lock-out to further tie-in exclusivity. In the collector space, certain hues also end up becoming cultural markers. Think of Rosso Corsa Ferraris or Porsche’s Guards Red. For Mercedes, a shade like silver metallic ties its racing heritage to production models, and for Lamborghini, it was shades like the polarizing Verde Green that we touched on not too long ago, that divided opinion, but ultimately cemented its place in time.
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Arancio Zero belongs to that same tradition. By linking the GB110 to Bertone’s rebellious 1970s design ethos, it transforms an already seven-figure collectible into something that tells a story every time you see it in your garage. It highlights an aspect often overlooked: the emotional story behind a finish, which can elevate a car’s significance well beyond its mechanical numbers. Yes, the GB110 delivers 1,100 horsepower from a 5.2-liter V10; it packs performance figures to rival most high-end exotic cars, but those details alone don’t explain why someone would fight to secure one.
So, where does that leave you? If you’re considering a hypercar that speaks louder than its spec sheet, the GB110 in Arancio Zero does offer something quantifiable: a shade with historical context, limited production numbers, and an unbroken lineage to one of Italy’s most influential design families. In a market where color is often an afterthought, this is one of the rare times when a paint choice also becomes part of the legacy you’re buying into.
