McLaren P1 0–60 Times
The McLaren P1 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Autocar, McLaren and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested McLaren P1 is the 2015 McLaren P1 Hybrid Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 2.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 9.80 seconds at 148.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested McLaren P1 is the 2015 McLaren P1 Hybrid Coupe, which took 2.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 9.80 seconds at 152.0 mph, according to McLaren.
Out of all the McLaren P1 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 2.70 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 9.87 seconds at 149.30 mph.
Fastest 0–60
2.60sec
2015 Hybrid Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
2.70sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
9.87sec
@ 149.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
2.80sec
2015 Hybrid Coupe
Across 3 verified runs, the McLaren P1 ranges from 2.60 to 2.80 seconds 0–60, with a 2.70-second average.
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McLaren P1 Performance Overview
Built for a brief 2014 to 2015 production run, the McLaren P1’s performance record is concentrated but clear across 3 verified tests spanning those two model years. Every recorded example is a hybrid coupe, pairing the 903-hp M838TQ twin-turbo V8-based hybrid system with electric assistance. The first benchmark came with the 2014 Hybrid Coupe at 2.7 seconds to 60 mph, establishing the model’s initial production reference, while quarter-mile performance for the series averaged 9.87 seconds at 149.3 mph.
By 2015, the hybrid package reached its quickest published result, with the 2015 Hybrid Coupe cutting the 0-60 run to 2.6 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 9.8 seconds at 152 mph, the quickest figures recorded for the model. Across the full test set, 0-60 times ranged only from 2.6 to 2.8 seconds, indicating little variation between examples and conditions.
Today, the P1 stands in the data as a single-generation, hybrid-only McLaren with a tightly clustered performance envelope: a current best of 2.6 seconds to 60 mph, a 9.8-second quarter-mile peak, and no divergence into gasoline-only or electric-only variants during its production span.
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McLaren P1 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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2015 McLaren P1
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
2.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
9.80
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2015 McLaren P1 Hybrid Coupe
2.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
9.80s
¼ mi @ 148.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 2.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 9.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 148.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 903 hp
- Torque
- 664 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 3.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#03
2015 McLaren P1 Hybrid Coupe
2.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
9.80s
¼ mi @ 152.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 2.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 9.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 152.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.8L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 903 hp
- Torque
- 664 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 3.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- McLaren
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 3
How we verify McLaren P1 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same McLaren P1 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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McLaren P1 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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McLaren P1 performance FAQs
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The 2015 McLaren P1 runs 0-60 mph in 2.6 to 2.8 seconds across recorded tests. The quickest verified run is 2.6 seconds for the 2015 Hybrid Coupe, while the model’s overall average is 2.7 seconds across 3 tests. All recorded examples are stock cars.
The fastest McLaren P1 on record to 60 mph is the 2015 Hybrid Coupe at 2.6 seconds. That same car represents the quickest overall result for the model line, and there are no modified runs ahead of it. Across all 3 verified P1 tests, the average 0-60 time is 2.7 seconds.
The fastest stock McLaren P1 is the 2015 Hybrid Coupe, recorded at 2.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. Every P1 test on record is a production-stock car, so the fastest stock result is also the fastest overall result. Across 3 production tests, the P1 averages 2.7 seconds to 60 mph.
The McLaren P1 Hybrid Coupe posts 0-60 mph times ranging from 2.6 to 2.8 seconds in recorded runs. Its average is 2.7 seconds across 3 tests, with the best run at 2.6 seconds. Output is listed at 903 hp and 664 lb-ft, sent to the rear wheels through a hybrid powertrain.
A 2014-2015 McLaren P1 averages 2.7 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 verified tests. The quickest run for this generation is 2.6 seconds, set by the 2015 Hybrid Coupe. Power output for the generation is consistently listed at 903 hp, with hybrid propulsion throughout the model’s run.
The fastest 2014-2015 McLaren P1 on record is the 2015 Hybrid Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. That is the best result for the generation and for the model overall. Across all 3 tests from this two-year run, the generation averages 2.7 seconds to 60 mph.
The McLaren P1 averages 2.7 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 recorded tests. The quickest run is 2.6 seconds and the slowest is 2.8 seconds, both for the 2015 Hybrid Coupe. Every recorded P1 test is a stock production car, so the all-tests average matches the production average.
The McLaren P1 averages 9.87 seconds in the quarter mile at 149.3 mph across 3 runs. Its fastest quarter-mile pass is 9.8 seconds at 152 mph, recorded by the 2015 Hybrid Coupe. Another verified 9.8-second run trapped 148.9 mph, showing very consistent straight-line performance.
The quickest quarter-mile result for the McLaren P1 is 9.8 seconds at 152 mph. That mark was set by the 2015 Hybrid Coupe, which also owns the model’s fastest 0-60 time at 2.6 seconds. Across all 3 verified P1 runs, the average quarter-mile stands at 9.87 seconds at 149.3 mph.
Sources
Autocar
McLaren
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a McLaren P1 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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