2015 McLaren P1 XP2R

We know very few details on the new P1 XP2R version, but rumbling in the industry indicates that it will deliver more power than the current P1. This current P1uses a hybrid powertrain that combines a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine with an electric motor for a total power figure of 903 horsepower and an estimated 1,100 pound-feet of torque.

If this prototype becomes a reality, you can bet that McLaren will build the X2PR in limited numbers. We’ll get back with more details on this special XP2R as soon as we have them. Stay tuned!

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Spy shots

We have very few details on this P1 XP2R prototype, but for sure it is no ordinary P1. The "XP2R" lettering on the side flanks are a clear indication that this may be something special.

To explain, the "XP" means you are looking at an experimental vehicle, "2" is likely an indication of a second prototype. The "R," however, remains a mystery to this point, but it could be an indication of a racing version.

Also, the prototype features a combination of silver and black, a color never seen on an official P1 before.

Competitors

Talking about competitors for the new P1 XP2R makes pretty much no sense, especially if you consider we have no details on the specification figures. But at least we know McLaren is not the only one considering a more powerful version for its supercar.

Rumors are also floating around that Ferrari plans to build an EvoXX version for its new LaFerrari supercar. Despite adamant denials from Ferrari, we are confident that this will become a reality.

The LaFerrari EvoXX will likely feature a more aggressive aerodynamic package and will be improved with an updated suspension and race-inspired brakes. We also expect some more power under the hood.

2013 McLaren MP4-12C Volcano Red by Ultimate Auto

There’s not enough superlative to describe the McLaren MP4-12C Spyder. Every so often, even we get a little lost for words when talking about a supercar of the 12C Spyder’s stature.

That, in a nutshell, has also been the go-to expression with Florida-based tuner Ultimate Auto.

It’s produced some really wicked programs in the past couple of months and the one for the 12C Spyder is about as impressive as it gets. The really cool thing about what Ultimate Auto did to the 12C Spyder is that it gave the supercar some custom enhancements you normally wouldn’t see other tuners even bother getting into.

Not only does it give the supercar a unique look, but it also makes it an undeniable stunner, something Ultimate Auto has prided itself on recently.

And lest we forget, this British rocket also comes with a 3.8-liter V-8 twin-turbo engine combined with a 7 Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission, allowing it to produce 616 horsepower and sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 204 mph.

Volcano Red!

About the only thing cooler than the name is the actual treatment done by Ultimate Auto to make it sparkle before our very eyes. The Volcano Red finish of the MP4-12C Spyder already makes the supercar pop out but once you add the 3M clear bra, it adds a new dimension to the look, essentially adding the touch of gloss while also protecting the paint at speeds in excess of 180 mph.

It’s Got A Radar Detector

Supercars are a magnet for radar detectors, so what better way to combat that than by having one inside the car. The Escort 9500ci radar detector / laser diffuser installed within the 12C Spyder ensures that this supercar can battle wits with law enforcement authorities, making it even harder to tame and catch it. Keep in mind, however, that radar detectors are illegal in two areas in the U.S.: Virginia and Washington, DC. In Canada, you can only use radar detectors in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.