The $2 million-plus halo model bristles with new tech including a lightweight plug-in hybrid system, bespoke carbon-fiber monocoque and slippery bodywork.

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.

McLaren has announced that its new hypercar and successor to the iconic F1 and P1 will be named W1. It'll be revealed on October 6 at 1pm U.K. time.

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.

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

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