A member of the Holy Trinity goes public
The McLaren P1, the Ferrari LaFerrari, and the Porsche 918 Spyder are considered by enthusiasts to be the Holy Trinity of cars. They were incredible, record-topping machines upon their release, and they continue to make waves to this day. If you have seven digits’ worth of disposable income and the P1 is your favorite holy car out of the three, Bring a Trailer has what you desire.
This particular 2014 McLaren P1 is #47 of 375 examples ever made and was delivered new to McLaren Newport Beach in Costa Mesa, California. It was later registered in Montana, Pennsylvania, and Indiana before being sold on BaT in February 2022 with 1,800 miles. It was acquired by the selling dealer in Canada in 2025 and now has 1,900 miles, an unfortunate reminder that cars like these, that are meant to be driven, aren’t often that lucky.
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Speed and Power!
The MonoCage carbon-fiber monocoque is finished in a stunning Azure Blue over a gray leather interior with carbon-fiber racing seats, dual-zone climate control, navigation, and a Meridian sound system. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 paired with a McLaren E-Motor mounted on the rear axle, a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and an open differential for a total of 903 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque.
The P1 can reach an electrically limited top speed of 217 miles per hour, with emphasis on the “electrically limited” part. Such power requires equally competent braking and steering components, which is why McLaren blessed the P1 with carbon-ceramic brakes and electro-hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering. All of that combined equals a featherweight 3,075 lb.
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Of course, we can’t forget about the McLaren P1’s party tricks, those being its extendable rear wing and dihedral doors. Getting into an exotic car is always a bigger event when the doors open in a snazzy manner.
Despite its low miles, this P1 already had its headlights, computer system motherboard, output shaft seals, electric hybrid water pump, and a driveline damper replaced in July 2021. The suspension accumulators were recharged, and fresh brake fluid was added at the same time as the other maintenance. The Carfax report lists no accidents or other damage.
Final thoughts
As an enthusiast who strongly believes in driving your cars, no matter their value or rarity, it makes me a little sad to see people treat such cars as investments. They’re not wrong by any stretch, and they will likely profit from the sale, but I never like seeing cars sit. With seven days left in the auction, this McLaren P1 is already at $1,400,000. The last time it sold on 2/3/2022, it reached $1,710,000, so it’s likely that it will beat that figure this time around. Here’s to hoping that the next owner racks up some miles.
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