McLaren has been without a "1" car since the P1, its high-tech, track-devouring successor to the 1990s-era F1 supercar, left production a few years ago. That changes soon—McLaren has announced its newest 1 car,

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Ladies and gentlemen, we have a name. On Friday, McLaren announced the name of the secret new hypercar set to debut in a little more than a week: come October 6th, we'll be meeting the McLaren W1.

McLaren has teased the new W1, set to follow in the footsteps of the F1 and P1 – and take on Ferrari’s next flagship hypercar

The W1 is expected to carry forward the legacy of McLaren's most groundbreaking vehicles, the F1 and the P1. However, McLaren is taking a different approach with the W1. Instead o

McLaren’s next hypercar is expected to feature a bespoke V8 and a lightweight hybrid system. The brand has confirmed the name of its new flagship as W1, a nod to its storied heritage. The highly anticipated successor to the P1 is scheduled to launch on October 6.

The roughly $2 million plug-in hybrid succeeds the iconic McLaren P1 at the top of the brand's Ultimate Series lineup.