As I've noted, much like a broken record, 2014 was the year of the supercar. The supercar battle, that is. With the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder all making their long-awaited debuts, it was a busy year if you had a hankering for give or take 900 horsepower and a hybrid drive system.
Although it seems the Porsche is getting the most love of them all, the Ferrari and McLaren aren't far behind. That's because the McLaren is a technological tour de force and a feat of engineering. And then there's the geeky stuff, like the non-gloss carbon fiber – McLaren didn't want to increase the vehicle's weight, even if it was nominal.
But until today, I don't believe I've seen anyone actually go through the vehicle's systems quite like this. It actually makes you feel like you're taking delivery of an all-new P1.
Check out CNET's Brian Cooley as he does his thing here with the McLaren P1.
Not only does he go through the vehicle's systems, he also gives it a few laps around a road circuit. Note: while he has fun with it, note that this is a private owner's car that was generous enough to lend it out. Good on you!
Brian Cooley takes the McLaren P1 hybrid supercar out on the track and the street and checks the tech.