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A unique 2015 McLaren P1 is up for auction

At the 2013 Geneva International Motor Show, McLaren launched its flagship sports car, the McLaren P1, which was produced until 2015, with only 375 examples ever produced. One of them, the 2015 McLaren P1 is for sale.

This McLaren P1 was ordered by a Qatari customer and is the only one finished in Satin Camo Green with McLaren Orange interior and brake calipers, wheel caps, tops of the rear spoiler hydraulic rams, P1 logos and badges in the same color.

The car is in excellent condition and built to GCC specifications. It is powered by a 3.8-L twin-turbocharged V8 engine combined with an electric motor for a total output of 903 hp (674 kW) and 723 lb-ft (980 Nm) of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that sends power to the rear axle. It is equipped with a 4.7 kWh lithium-ion battery that provides an electric range of 11 km (6.8 miles). It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

The McLaren P1 is almost new and has only 130 km on the odometer. It comes with an inspection report carried out by Dragon Racing in Dubai at the end of 2024.

The auction will take place March 24 – 28, 2025 and the estimated value of the car is $1,000,000 – $1,500,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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A unique 2015 McLaren P1 is up for auction
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The UK Police will use the Skoda Octavia vRS

Skoda recently introduced a new generation of the sports version of the Octavia, the Octavia RS, which has clearly attracted the attention of many. The latest information suggests that a modified version of this model (Octavia vRS) will become a member of the fleet of the UK police forces, as well as medical services, firefighters and rescue workers.

The Skoda Octavia RS is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 265 hp (195 kW) and (370 Nm) of torque, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.4 seconds.

The standard version of the Octavia RS is equipped with a sports suspension that is 15 mm lower, progressive steering and electronically controlled VAQ limited-slip differential, new sports exhausts with black tailpipes, LED Matrix beam headlights, sports seats with integrated headrests and RS logo with quilted fabric and red decorative stitching on the seat backrests, dashboard covered with neoprene and double rows of contrast stitching in red that, combined with artificial leather, cover the door panels.

There is also a large number of safety systems such as Automated Emergency Braking, Predictive Pedestrian Protection, Blind Spot Detection, and Turn Assist, which automatically applies the brakes if the driver fails to notice oncoming traffic and is at risk of a head-on collision, Attention and Drowsiness Assist, which monitors the driver’s behavior and assesses their level of drowsiness via a range of datapoints, such as the steering inputs and interventions from Lane Assist.

Source: Škoda

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The UK Police will use the Skoda Octavia vRS
Tuning

Lamborghini Revuelto upgraded with $134,925 carbon components

American company 1016 Industries has once again shown why it is a leader in the production of precision-engineered carbon fiber components. Its latest projects are two carbon fiber body kits for the Lamborghini Revuelto, the Carbon Aero Program and the Vision Widebody.

The Carbon Aero Program, which transforms the design of the car to a new level, includes a front lip, front upper lip, drl surrounds, vented front fenders, door blades, race hood, mirror covers, side skirts, side intake vents, rear diffuser, active rear spoiler, fixed race spoiler, roof scoop, and roof scoop fin. All parts are available in forged carbon fiber, standard carbon fiber, and fiber-reinforced polymer.

The Vision Widebody features flared front and rear wheel arches, carbon side components, and a racing carbon fin that connects the roof opening to a new fixed rear wing. It should be noted that all components are easy to install and do not require body modifications.

The Lamborghini Revuelto is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine combined with three electric motors for a total of 1,015 horsepower. This hybrid system not only enhances performance but also improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, making the Revuelto a more environmentally conscious choice in the world of supercars.

When it comes to price, the Vision Widebody can be ordered with all components only at a price of $29,995 in carbon, or $32,995 in forged carbon fiber. Those who opt for all components will have to pay a whopping $134,925 for forged carbon or $122,025 for carbon fiber.

Source: 1016 Industries

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Lamborghini Revuelto upgraded with $134,925 carbon components