New McLaren P1 Model Set for Release in 2026, Anticipated Four-Seater Version to Follow in 2028
McLaren is set to release a hybrid successor to its P1 supercar in 2026, according to a report from Automotive News. The next flagship vehicle is expected to retain a hybrid powertrain rather than going fully electric. McLaren is said to be developing a new hybrid system that will be 70% lighter than the current setup found in the recently launched Artura. Automotive News quotes dealer sources, which say that the new system “produces much more horsepower and delivers the power more directly to the transmission.”
The P1 successor is described as a Formula 1-inspired two-seater and will be based on a new carbon-fiber monocoque with built-in seatbacks. The new model will also feature aerodynamics inspired by the world’s premier open-wheel racing series, F1.
The hybrid system in McLaren’s new supercar is expected to be lighter and more powerful than the one in the Artura. The new model will have a new dihedral-door design and 3-D-printed suspension components. The top-of-the-line McLaren is expected to debut in 2026.
The report also revealed that McLaren is planning to launch a four-seat vehicle in 2028. McLaren executives hinted at “another class of automobile in 2028,” suggesting that the new vehicle could feature four doors and four seats. Last year, there were rumors that the British performance-car brand is considering a higher-riding vehicle, but the company would not commit to calling it a crossover.
McLaren launched the new 750S, a refresh of the 720S, which had been on sale since 2017. According to the report, McLaren plans to keep the recently introduced Artura on sale until at least 2030, although other variants will likely be added along the way.
McLaren announced at the meeting that the 750S will be replaced by a new hybrid model in 2026, which is crucial to the company’s plans to electrify its entire lineup by that year.
In conclusion, McLaren is preparing to launch a new hybrid supercar, which will succeed the P1 supercar in 2026. The new hybrid system in the supercar is lighter and more powerful than the one in the Artura. Additionally, McLaren is planning to launch a four-seat vehicle in 2028, and the company’s plans to electrify its entire lineup by 2026 include a new hybrid model to replace the 750S. More details on McLaren’s plans are expected to emerge in the coming years.
