The McLaren P1 is “Designed by Air” [VIDEO]

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The performance of the McLaren P1 is centered around the aerodynamics of the slick looking body.  Now fans of the McLaren P1 supecar can see how the it was ‘Designed by Air’ in a new Yotube video, it is the first chapter of a two part series telling the extraordinary story behind the design of the McLaren P1.

The video takes viewers on a journey as the car is born from raw metallic and carbon elements and is crafted by airflow into a serious supercar. The story evolves to unveil the McLaren P1 within the wind tunnel highlighting the aerodynamic focus of the car’s design.

Expanding into further sections the experience will reveal an interactive 3D model of the McLaren P1 with further information about the finely honed aerodynamic features. The Youtube video also showcases the McLaren P1 in simulated urban, alpine, highway and track environments, detailing how the active aerodynamic systems adjust and adapt to deliver optimum performance for differing driving conditions.

Pictures of the McLaren P1 racing at the Bahrain International Circuit were recently released too.

Adam Yamada-Hanff
Adam has always loved cars and anything with wheels. When he is not writing about interesting stories you might find him jamming on his saxophone, watching movies, creating art, or playing with his two dogs.