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McLaren W1 (Source: McLaren)

During the National Day holiday, McLaren released the new flagship Hypercar W1. Unlike 99.99% of new cars on the market that cause losses after purchase, as an absolute top-level existence in the automotive world, a top supercar, it may be more worthy of investment than the current stocks.

「Investment Divine Object - McLaren F1」

Looking at the secondary market of supercars worldwide, Hypercars of many well-known manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche, etc., have strong financial management attributes, making wealthy people around the world flock to them. Even famous financial media such as the (Financial Times) are constantly paying attention to the market changes of Hypercars. And standing at the top of the HyperCar investment field is precisely McLaren's first-generation HyperCar - McLaren F1. The McLaren F1 was produced from 1992 to 1998, with an original price of £541,000 (including tax). Today, its price is approximately £15 million, with a yield of up to 270%, and terrifyingly, it still has a strong potential for appreciation in the future.

McLaren F1 (Source: McLaren)

Why has the value of the McLaren F1 not declined but rather become more valuable over the past 30 years? For most HyperCars, 30 years is a very awkward time point. Can it be collected as an antique car? Obviously, it's not old enough. Can it compete with current products? That would be a bit too much of a challenge. According to the Financial Times, for HyperCars of this era, a yield of around 40% is already quite considerable. But what characteristics does the McLaren F1 have that allow it to cross the market cycle and achieve the so-called "long-term value" attribute? It is worth our careful analysis.

McLaren F1 Interior (Source: McLaren)

The McLaren F1 is McLaren's first foray into road sports cars, designed by the renowned F1 racing car designer Gordon Murray. In the 1990s, Gordon Murray put all his experience accumulated in F1 into the McLaren F1. Terms such as full carbon fiber chassis and aluminum-magnesium alloy chassis, which have only recently come into the public eye, were already put into practice on the F1 as early as 30 years ago.

The ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.36, the mid-mounted cockpit design, the unique three-seat layout, and the 6.1-liter V12 engine from BMW made the F1 an epoch-making symbol in that era. It's hard to imagine that a model from the 1990s can still be competitive in terms of materials and design today. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the F1 can transcend time. Of course, all products with long-term value more or less have a bit of "scarcity", after all, rare things are more valuable. The McLaren F1 is no exception. Throughout its life cycle, only 160 McLaren F1s were produced, which means its extraordinariness.

Mr. Bean's McLaren F1 (Source: Sohu)

It is worth mentioning that the well-known British actor Mr. Bean, Rowan Atkinson, who is familiar to audiences at home and abroad, was also one of the owners of the McLaren F1. Rowan Atkinson's McLaren F1 has a chassis number of 061, and the vehicle features a deep purple-red body paint, which is unique.‍‍‍

Unlike many collectors, Mr. Bean often drove this F1, with a cumulative mileage of more than 41,000 miles (approximately 66,000 kilometers), which is rare among McLaren F1 owners. However, the fate of the F1 in Mr. Bean's hands is also very tortuous. In 1999 and 2011, Mr. Bean's F1 experienced major accidents. In 2011, the accident even caused the F1 to catch fire and enter the "ICU". It's hard to imagine that a revolutionary model with a high-tech "buff" does not even have a basic ABS. This may be the character of the F1, and it is precisely its character that determines the fate of the F1 in the future. Finally, after a two-year factory repair, in 2015, Mr. Bean sold this McLaren F1 for approximately £8 million. Compared to the price he bought it for in 1997 (approximately £640,000), it has increased in value by more than ten times.

The Accident Scene of Mr. Bean's McLaren F1 (Source: Sohu)

McLaren P1 (Source: McLaren)

「Technological Beast - McLaren P1」

After nearly 20 years of silence, McLaren finally launched its truly own second-generation HyperCar, the McLaren P1, in 2013. Standing on the shoulders of giants, the P1, of course, has to do the same thing.

Although it does not adopt the same mid-mounted seat layout as the F1, the P1 is still not willing to show weakness in the face of the other two mythical beasts of the same period, the Ferrari LaFerrari and the Porsche 918 Spyder. Its sharp and elegant unique shape makes it the focus of attention both on the track and on the road. The V8 twin-turbocharged engine and an electric motor can provide a surging power of more than 917 horsepower. At that time, electric vehicles were not the focus of the market. For fuel vehicles, every increase in horsepower is precious.

Jermey Clarkson also did not stint on expressing his love for it in Top Gear. He described driving the P1 as driving a "technological beast". Its rapid and smooth power output is incredible. Its beautiful shape makes it not only a machine born for speed but also a masterpiece full of artistic sense. But the only regret is that the current price of the P1 in the Chinese market is in a low position. The relatively strict old car policy in China and the purchasing habits of top luxury car consumers have affected the second-hand car market price of the P1 in China.

Rimac Electric HyperCar (Source: Rimac )

Lotus EVIJA (Source: Lotus)

「Promising Newcomer - McLaren W1」

Don't panic. Today, 10 years later, McLaren comes with a new generation of HyperCar - the W1. But times have changed. In the current market environment, electric vehicles are rampant, and electric HyperCars are no exception. There is the electric monster Rimac from Croatia and the Lotus Evija, the king of the million-level pure electric supercars. Facing the electric supercars that are born as performance monsters, how does the hybrid W1 play its cards?

First, the W1 still chooses the same power composition as the P1. Its core is still the V8 hybrid power system, and the comprehensive system output power is 1258 horsepower. The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine itself has an output power of 915 horsepower, while the electric assist device called "E-module" by McLaren provides an additional 342 horsepower output to the rear wheels.

The new engine MHP-8 has been developed by McLaren for four years. As the consistent attraction of McLaren, it is designed as the core of the electrified power system. In this power system, the most remarkable is the new motor of the W1 - E-module. The E-module consists of a radial flux electric motor similar to that of an F1 racing car, with a rotational speed of up to 24,000 rpm and a weight of only 20 kilograms. It is connected to the motor control unit and powered by a battery of approximately 1.4 kWh. Although the pure electric cruising range is only about two miles, the focus of this power system is on acceleration performance. At the same time, the battery has enough power to start the engine and achieve reverse mode.

McLaren claims that the total weight of the hybrid system is 40 kilograms lighter than the P1, while the power is increased by 40%. Although the battery is very small, it is undeniable that its greatest role in the W1 is to "add the finishing touch" and will not steal the limelight from the main engine MHP-8. Imagine that on a beautiful morning, when you want to drive the W1 out to enjoy a pleasant breakfast without disturbing your neighbors who are still sleeping, this small battery provides you with the best solution.

Surprisingly, McLaren has taken some unconventional measures to reduce weight. For example, there is no alternator or starter motor in the W1's engine compartment because these tasks will be handled by the electric motor of the hybrid system and then installed in a cavity in the W1 monocoque, fully protected and installed as low as possible to help lower the center of gravity of the vehicle.

The W1's mission is not only "innovation", but also "inheritance". Therefore, the W1 adopts the rear-wheel drive form that McLaren is best at to pay tribute to its "predecessors". On the one hand, rear-wheel drive will further reduce the weight of the W1 compared to four-wheel drive. On the other hand, the abundant rear-wheel drive experience that McLaren has accumulated on the F1 can also be transferred to the W1. After all, the W1 needs to take over the banner of the P1. Without some real materials, how can it bear the weight of the "crown".

Recently, McLaren's performance on the F1 track can be described as "excellent", undoubtedly proving that the excellent aerodynamic solution of the McLaren F1 racing car has been verified in practice. According to Marcus Waite, McLaren's performance director: "The W1 is more advanced and has higher aerodynamic efficiency than the current F1 racing cars." In the track mode, the front ride height of the W1 can be lowered by 37 millimeters, and the rear can be lowered by 17 millimeters. The suspension becomes stiffer, and the active aerodynamic system is activated. Its front wing performance is similar to the rear wing of most supercars. Using the motor to change the shape of the front wing in the track mode, the central part delivers air to the keel inspired by the F1 racing car, creating downforce at the front underside. Similarly, this function can allow air to flow out from the side during braking, thereby providing cooling and adjusting the aerodynamic balance of the entire vehicle.

The Keel of McLaren W1 (Source: McLaren)

The Rear Wing of McLaren W1 (Source: McLaren)