# Hybrid Hypercars The McLaren P1 GTR Pushes the Performance Envelope By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercar References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mclaren-full-production-p1-gtr/36182/) & [media.mclarenautomotive](http://media.mclarenautomotive.com/release/299/) The [McLaren](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider) [P1 GTR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mso-lab) is a [hypercar in the truest sense](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenomeno), an absolutely insane vehicle that shows off some of the finest engineering and design prowess on the planet. This car looks like it belongs in the future, but a fully-functional production-ready version of the car will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show. This hypercar is equipped with a 3.8-liter V8 petrol engine that pumps out 789 horsepower, while an electric companion offers an extra 197 horsepower. As you might expect for a vehicle this ridiculously fast and powerful, the P1 GTR isn't built for public roads. This vehicle is a great example of past meets future. The technology is truly plucked out from the future, however there's something about the car's design aesthetic -- and certainly the paint job -- that is decidedly retro and nostalgic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Hypercars:** Combining traditional gasoline engines with electric motors to create high-performance vehicles that are eco-friendly and efficient. - **Advanced Automobile Engineering:** Utilizing cutting-edge technology and design to push the boundaries of what's possible with automobiles. - **Retro-futuristic Design:** Incorporating modern technology with design elements inspired by past eras to create unique and visually striking vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Manufacturing and selling advanced, hybrid vehicles with unparalleled speed and efficiency. - **Engineering:** Developing innovative technology and design concepts in the automotive industry. - **Luxury Goods:** Creating high-end and unique transportation options for wealthy individuals who value design and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid-System Futuristic Hypercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-one.md) - [Hybrid Convertible Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Megacars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megacar.md) - [Luxury Game-Inspired Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solus-gt.md) - [Four-Seat Hybrid Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemera.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Ultra-Fast Wishbone Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pagani.md) - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.md)