It’s been over a decade since McLaren launched the P1, its F1 successor. The hypercar spawned a number of variants over its brief manufacturing run, together with the ultra-rare P1 LM, a road-legal model of the P1 GTR that includes enhanced aerodynamics, and a bigger, extra highly effective engine. You may not be capable of purchase the entire automobile at this time, as solely six had been ever constructed, however you should buy the engine on eBay.
For a cool $230,000 or one of the best provide, you’ll be able to personal a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter engine from a P1 LM. It’s bigger than the bottom P1’s 3.8-liter engine and extra highly effective, too, making a mixed 1,000 horsepower and 774 pound-feet of torque with some help from an electrical motor.
McLaren Chicago is promoting the refurbished engine, with the itemizing saying it options new liners, new pistons, a brand new long-stroke crank, and up to date ignition coils. The vendor additionally serviced the turbochargers.
The P1 LM was the brainchild of Lanzante Motorsport, which utilized the GTR’s aerodynamics with some modifications made to the rear wing, entrance splitter, and dive planes. It was additionally lighter than the GTR, which was a win, however its super-limited manufacturing run makes it a uncommon discover. Having the engine is a superb first begin to placing one collectively your self.