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The P1 features a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged*V8petrol engine*that is only similar to the*MP4-12Cmotor in its displacement.[5]*The twin turbos boost the petrol motor at 2.4 bar to deliver 727*bhp (542*kW) and 719 Nm (531*lb ft) at 7500 rpm, combined with an in-house developed electric motor producing 176*bhp (131*kW) and 260 Nm (192*lb ft). With both motors, the P1 will have a total power and torque output of 916 PS (903*bhp) and 978 Nm (722*lb ft) respectively. The electric motor can be deployed manually by the driver or left in automatic mode, whereby the car's*ECUs*'torque fill' the gaps in the petrol motor's output, which is considered turbo lag. This gives the powertrain an effective powerband of almost 7000rpm.[6]*The car is*rear-wheel drive*with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Power for the electric motor is stored in a 324-cell lithium-ion high density battery pack located behind the cabin, developed by*Johnson Matthey Battery Systems. The battery can be charged by the engine or through a plug-in equipment and can be fully charged in two hours. The car can be operated using either the petrol engine, the electric motor or with a combination of the two. The P1 has an*all-electric range*of at least 10*km (6.2*mi) on the combined European drive cycle with a limited max speed of 217*mph (349*km/h).[1]

The P1 comes with Formula 1 derived features such as the Instant Power Assist System (IPAS), which will give an instant boost in acceleration via the electric motor, a Drag Reduction System (DRS) which operates the car's rear wing, thereby increasing straight line speed, and a*KERS. Both of these features (IPAS, DRS) are operated via two buttons on the steering wheel.

The P1 will go from 0 to 100*km/h (62*mph) in 2.8 seconds, 0 to 200*km/h (124*mph) in 6.8 seconds, and 0 to 300*km/h (186*mph) in 16.5 seconds, making it a full 5.5 seconds faster than the McLaren F1.[7]*It completes a standing quarter mile in 9.8 seconds at 152*mph (245*km/h). Top speed is electronically limited to 217*mph (350*km/h). The P1 weighs 1,395*kg (3,075*lb), giving it a*power-to-weight ratio*of 647*bhp/tonne. The P1 also features bespoke Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres and specially developed carbon-ceramic brakes from Akebono.[8]It takes 6.2 seconds to brake from 186*mph (299*km/h) to standstill, during which it will cover 246 metres. From 60*mph (97*km/h), it will cover 30.2 metres.[1]