The cabin of the McLaren P1 is fully focused on the driver, and is clear from clutter and distraction as these first images show. The interior of the McLaren P1 offers the driver and passenger a cocooning, efficiently packaged, comfortable cabin.
The interior feels like the cockpit of a fighter jet, complete with glass canopy overhead and, with a windscreen deeper than it is wide, visibility is optimised. McLaren is a pioneer in the use of carbon fibre, and it features extensively throughout the McLaren P1, not least in the MonoCage chassis and the aerodynamically-shaped body panels, but also inside the two-seat cabin.
The McLaren P1 retains luxury features such as full climate control, satellite navigation and a bespoke sound system, developed from the outset with Meridian.
It is used for the dashboard, floor, headlining, doors, rockers and a single piece is shaped for the central control unit. The top layer of resin has been removed, to leave the carbon non-lacquered for a more natural look and saves a further 1.5kg.
The amount of trim covering within the cabin has been minimised, leaving as many parts as exposed as possible, and there is no interior sound deadening in order to optimise weight saving even further. The racing bucket seats use the minimum amount of foam, are encased in ultra-thin carbon fibre shells, and mounted on lightweight brackets and runners, contributing to an overall weight of just 10.5kg each.
The seat backs are fixed to 28 degrees from the vertical, but can be set to 32 degrees to make them more suitable for racing as it will give more helmet head room. The steering wheel diameter is as technically precise as a McLaren racing driver’s wheel. The rim is finished in Alcantara, with carbon fibre inserts.
