The McLaren P1 is probably one of the most exciting hypercars on the streets today. With a top speed limited… yes limited, to 217 mph, the over 900-horsepower hybrid is rewriting the book on what a supercar is. Still, as a street legal car, it is subject to a myriad of restrictions. What could McLaren create without those shackles? The answer is the terrifying McLaren P1 GTR.
Debuting this year at the Geneva Auto Show, the P1 GTR is the track exclusive version of its P1 hybrid hypercar. Its mid-mounted 3.8-liter V8, combined with an electric motor, has had its output boosted to 986 horsepower. This, combined with massive weight reduction work translates to a 690-hp per tonne power-to-weight ratio.
Many Formula 1-derived features will be available in the vehicle, such as the ERS kinetic recovery system that offers a boost in horsepower when that stored battery power is unloaded. The fixed wing in the rear also sports a drag reduction system (DRS) that provides downforce for turns, but deforms to let air pass through when quicker straight-line speed is needed.
The entry price for the P1 hasn’t been yet stated, but part of the entry fee is ownership of a McLaren P1 first, so anyone curious to get down on this must be one of the 375 people who have already purchased the sold out limited edition run of the hybrid hyper car. Anyone meeting this prerequisite can then participate in the P1 GTR driving program that takes them on a journey to drive on iconic racing circuits across the globe. The program also includes a regiment from the McLaren driver fitness team to ensure participants are in tip-top shape, as well as extensive simulation time at the automaker’s technology center in Woking, England. We’ll have our drool bibs ready for the reveal in March.
BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, and the first thing that caught my eye is its price. According to CarNewsChina, the plug-in hybrid sedan starts at 79,900 yuan, which is about $11,980. That’s an incredibly low price for a brand-new car, especially by US standards.
What’s even more impressive is the range. The Qin Plus DM-i can drive up to 137 miles on electricity alone, which should cover most people’s daily commutes without using a drop of gas. Once the battery runs out, the 1.5-liter engine takes over. Thanks to its 17-gallon tank and roughly 91 mpg with a drained battery, the combined range reaches up to 1,423 miles.
Apple won the PC market’s worst quarter, but that’s not the entire story. It won the race by stumbling less than everyone else.
PC makers shipped just 57 million computers worldwide in Q3, which might look good, but it’s a 21% year-over-year plunge (via Counterpoint Research). And despite Apple’s Mac shipments falling by 11%, to 5.6 million, its market share rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. How did that happen?
Update (October 22 23:54 PT): In response to our query, GM clarified that offline recording support is already available on eligible vehicles. Like Tesla's Sentry Mode, it requires owners to connect a USB drive to save incident recordings, which can be viewed on the vehicle's infotainment screen. The upcoming Connected Cameras feature will build on this by giving owners remote access to these recordings via the revamped OnStar app, allowing them to check footage without walking out to their car.
General Motors has announced plans to add a new Connected Cameras feature to its OnStar service starting next year, giving drivers a way to monitor parked vehicles remotely and capture footage of certain incidents.