Overview
- McLaren Special Operations has announced the Artura 1000GP as a strictly limited run of ten cars created to mark the team’s 1,000th Formula 1 race start.
- The car uses the Artura’s plug‑in hybrid layout pairing a twin‑turbo 3.0‑liter V6 with an axial‑flux electric motor and a 7.4 kWh battery for a combined 690 hp and 531 lb‑ft of torque.
- McLaren published performance figures of 0–62 mph in 3.0 seconds, a 205 mph top speed, and an electric‑only range of about 21 miles for the 1000GP.
- The 1000GP features MCL40‑inspired exterior graphics, orange detailing and bespoke interior touches including a metallic papaya plaque intended to tie buyers to drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
- McLaren released full technical and design details but did not disclose pricing, reservation or delivery information while the limited run underscores MSO’s focus on exclusivity for collectors.