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albyneau Sophomore Author California Posts:249 Points:116,040 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 6:51:03 PM Ignore albyneau Report Abuse By the time we actually see the McLaren P1 in the carbon fiber next week, there won't be many details left not already announced by the British supercar maker. Today, McLaren leaked out the power and engine specs of its new supercar, announcing the P1 would offer 903 hp thanks to a combination of a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 and a massive battery pack that can be charged from the outside — making it the world's fastest plug-in hybrid. McLaren says the 3.8 liter V-6 will churn out 787 hp on its own, while the electric motor and battery pack add an additional 176 hp, all of which routes through the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission to the rear wheels. Visit Yahoo Motoramic for full article

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By the time we actually see the McLaren P1 in the carbon fiber next week, there won't be many details left not already announced by the British supercar maker. Today, McLaren leaked out the power and engine specs of its new supercar, announcing the P1 would offer 903 hp thanks to a combination of a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 and a massive battery pack that can be charged from the outside — making it the world's fastest plug-in hybrid.

McLaren says the 3.8 liter V-6 will churn out 787 hp on its own, while the electric motor and battery pack add an additional 176 hp, all of which routes through the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission to the rear wheels.

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BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,927 Points:720,615 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 8:48:28 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse WOW
leeac Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,576 Points:429,905 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 6:13:41 AM Ignore leeac Report Abuse In other words, this is an hybrid hot rod. [Edited by: leeac at 2/21/2013 6:14:29 AM EST]
millerin Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,295 Points:478,440 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 6:03:33 AM Ignore millerin Report Abuse nice
kkimes Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,590 Points:1,502,915 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 12:55:01 AM Ignore kkimes Report Abuse come on, isn't that an oxymoron?
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,972 Points:1,737,835 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 12:06:51 AM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse yes!! why not? here's a matter of fact... Buick & Pontiac used a turbo and even a supercharger on the 3.8L 3800 V6 engine when GM made it
BennoBlue Champion Author Virginia Posts:36,964 Points:1,461,820 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 12:05:25 AM Ignore BennoBlue Report Abuse GarRafFra says: > Probably a real gas guzzler, too -- despite being a hybrid. According to the article: "McLaren suggests could get about 25 mpg in everyday driving"
DrGasPain Veteran Author Dallas Posts:362 Points:455,200 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 10:09:01 PM Ignore DrGasPain Report Abuse I had a 3.8 liter V-6 in my first car, a 1976 Olds Starfire GT, Wonder if it is the same engine?
ddor All-Star Author Michigan Posts:960 Points:234,820 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 8:48:56 PM Ignore ddor Report Abuse Cool
GarRafFra Sophomore Author Worcester Posts:167 Points:16,150 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 8:42:41 PM Ignore GarRafFra Report Abuse Probably a real gas guzzler, too -- despite being a hybrid.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,181 Points:714,885 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 8:26:12 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse A six mile battery life isn't really considered an electric car. It's just a new kind of nitro boost.
rcornel All-Star Author San Diego Posts:714 Points:224,695 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 8:02:36 PM Ignore rcornel Report Abuse Cool.
Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:7,535 Points:1,783,575 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 7:39:36 PM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Let's see it.
lonewolf_947 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,267 Points:572,860 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 7:29:15 PM Ignore lonewolf_947 Report Abuse Wow.........Imagine a car without use of gas ...... period.... never happen......
qwerty17 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,635 Points:1,113,900 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 7:21:14 PM Ignore qwerty17 Report Abuse yikes.
YaBassa Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,410 Points:513,100 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 7:15:10 PM Ignore YaBassa Report Abuse What a great grocery getter!
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,065 Points:2,367,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 7:09:55 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse and a big seller i suppose ?
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,236 Points:491,160 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 7:09:28 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse As long as they manufacture cars like this, dont complain about gas prices.
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,794 Points:353,555 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 6:57:39 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse 6 miles on battery and the buyer's of the car could care less.