This might be the most outrageous McLaren P1 ever made, and with just 80 miles on the clock, it's essentially brand new. RM Sotheby's is offering a McLaren P1 that has covered fewer miles than most people walk in a week. And it's not just any P1 - it's quite possibly the most visually arresting example ever to leave the McLaren factory. The McLaren P1 Radioactive Frog Specifications This particular P1 wears a matte green exterior that looks like what would happen if a military vehicle had a torrid affair with a toxic waste container. The owner, clearly believing that subtlety is for people who can't afford hypercars, then paired this with McLaren Orange accents absolutely everywhere - the brake calipers, badges, wheel caps, spoiler hydraulic rams, and even the P1 logos on the engine cover and side skirts. The interior continues the "Christmas in Halloween" theme, with vast swathes of McLaren Orange leather covering the seats, dashboard, and steering wheel. The switchgear for the infotainment system, powertrain management buttons, and even the light and mirror switches on the driver's door are all painted to match. It's the kind of cabin that would make a Dutch football supporter feel right at home, but might cause everyone else to reach for their sunglasses. What makes this particular P1 even more remarkable is its history - or rather, its lack of one. Built to GCC specifications and delivered new to Qatar, it has had just one owner who apparently took delivery and then immediately decided that actually driving the car would be terribly vulgar. The odometer shows just 130 kilometers - or about 80 miles - which means this 903-horsepower hybrid hypercar has been used less than most people's lawnmowers. The P1: McLaren’s Game-Changing Masterstroke To understand the significance of the P1, we need to turn back the clock to 2013. McLaren Automotive was still finding its feet as a proper road car manufacturer. Yes, they'd produced the legendary F1 in the 1990s, but that was more of a moonshot project than a proper production car. The MP4-12C had launched a couple of years earlier to mixed reviews - brilliant in many ways, but lacking the emotional appeal of its Italian rivals. Then came the P1, and everything changed. Part of the so-called "Holy Trinity" of hybrid hypercars alongside the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder, the P1 was McLaren's statement of intent - a technological tour de force that would show the world what they were capable of. And boy, did it deliver. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 combined with an electric motor, the P1 produced a combined 903 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. It could sprint from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, 0-124 mph in 6.8 seconds, and 0-186 mph in a barely comprehensible 16.5 seconds. The top speed was electronically limited to 217 mph, because apparently, McLaren thought going any faster might be a bit excessive. But raw speed wasn't what made the P1 special. It was the way it blended cutting-edge hybrid technology with purposeful aerodynamics and a chassis that seemed to rewrite the laws of physics. The active aerodynamics could generate up to 600 kg of downforce, the carbon-ceramic brakes could bring you from 186 mph to a standstill in just 6.2 seconds, and the Race mode would lower the car by 50mm and stiffen the suspension by 300%. It was a masterclass in engineering. Only 375 P1s were ever built, making it rarer than both the LaFerrari (499 plus some special editions) and the 918 Spyder (918 units). That exclusivity has helped values remain strong, with good examples now regularly commanding well over $2 million. Start your Dubai Racing Dream with this P1 For potential buyers in Dubai, this is an extraordinarily rare opportunity. Not only is this P1 effectively brand new, but it also comes with a recent inspection report from Dragon Racing - one of the few authorized teams in the UAE that can train aspiring racers to begin their motorsport careers. So if you've ever fancied yourself as the next Lewis Hamilton but with more questionable taste in car colors, this could be your ticket. The connection to Dragon Racing adds an extra layer of appeal for serious motorsport enthusiasts in the region. With the right training and this car as your calling card, who knows where your motorsport journey might lead? RM Sotheby's estimates this unique creation will sell for between $1 million and $1.5 million, which frankly seems conservative for what is essentially a brand-new example of one of the greatest hypercars ever made, especially in a one-off color scheme. In a market where provenance and uniqueness command significant premiums, this P1's combination of originality, low mileage, and outrageous specification should see it comfortably exceed its estimate. The car is being offered without reserve at RM Sotheby's upcoming "Sealed Drop" auction in March 2025, meaning that regardless of the final bid price, the highest bidder will take home this remarkable machine. For collectors in Dubai, where standing out is practically a competitive sport, this is a golden opportunity to acquire perhaps the most attention-grabbing P1 on the planet. And perhaps, just maybe, consider actually driving it. After all, that's what it was built for.
