"Imagine this car in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing!" La Fortuna cuts in Then the camera cuts to the Stig walking onto the track. I was hoping for that.
It was refreshing to see you out of the shop and therefore out of the shop denim. I feel like it shows people that you respect them and more importantly care about them to look good when invited over. It shows tremendous good form and diplomacy on Jay's part to dress nicely especially as a representative of the United States in Britain. Well Done Sir Jay Leno of Garage.
The McLaren Technology Centre is the headquarters of the McLaren Group, located in Woking, Surrey, England. It is often called a hospital for motor cars such is the expertise and world class knowledge in the respected field. The McLaren P1 optimises everything that is great about Great Britain; we are world-beaters and long may it continue.
***** it hasn't, before the P1 was announced it was probably the SLS AMG. Why not? Does a dream have to be a big one? Does it have to have been all your life? A dream job is something you think of your entire life, a dream partner but I have the latter, all I need is my dream job and this beautiful machine.
My short list of Thank You's for this Amazing machine: Thank you McLaren for building this pinnacle! Thank you for Jay driving it somewhere other than Abu Dabi!! (In Stig country no less!) Thank you McLaren for not knackering the blow-off valve noise!
Did anyone else try to make up their own version of Clarkson doing a commentary as Leno drove around Dunsfold? " Here's the Follow-Through - did you lift here? you almost HAVE to with all that powaaaahh behind your chin - coming up on the Second-To-Last corner, looking very tidy and cutting it nicely; now 'round Gambon, no drama at all and ACROSS THE LINE!" *cheers and applause* "So, Jay Leno, where do you think you've come?"
It's amazing to think that Jay Leno's mere presence and patronage has in all likelihood probably INCREASED McLaren's standing and value more than anything else. That thought is simply mind blowing.
This is by far the most impressive, exciting, and awe inspiring supercar that's been produced in the 21st century. It seemed that emission restrictions and batteries were looking to put the last nail in the coffin of the true supercar, but then McLaren, once again, created a car that will change the automotive world forever.
- Imagine this car with somebody who knows what they're doin' Jay Leno sir, I am damn sure you know exactly what you're doing and yet you are so humble about it. Much respect.
Saturday morning May 3rd, 9:30ish in the morning, Driving down the road going to go get breakfast with my buddy and something amazing and yellow catches my eye on my left side, I see Jay at the gas station.. cutting over 2 lanes and 2 lanes of on coming traffic to pull into the gas station to witness Jay Leno and this amazing P1, SPEECHLESS!!!! this car is so beautiful! at first we didnt even know what we were looking at... I was honored to be 3 feet away from this thing... Love you Jay! keep doing what you do.. and see you at the gas station soon! (no bumper haha..)
I agree. Incredibly bold words but coming from someone who drives as many cars as Leno does...I believe it. And a review like that is just astonishing. Looks like there may be a new king of supercars, I thought the Agera R would take that trophy but now Im not sure.
***** I think Koenigsegg could definitely make a hybrid if they cared to considering the level of engineering in the Agera R is lightyears beyond what most companies are doing. And considering they are the only ones in the world working out a successful camless drive innovation is no stranger to them. Koenigsegg made it clear he doesnt think the internal combustion engine is dead, he is not done advancing with it and thats why he doesnt make a hybrid.
***** You keep riding on the assumption that just because they are a small company that they cannot build cars as the top euro dogs can. You said like you're very educated on the subject.
I've been a huge fan of McLaren. That goes back to the 70s Formula One days. When they came out with the F1 I was blown away. It took the supercar to a whole new level. And now with the P1. I am blown away again. Because they took the to a whole new level. When will this madness end? LOL I can't wait to see what they come up with five years down the road. We are in an incredible time for car builders. We are seeing cars being built with 500 hp as if it was nothing out of the ordinary. This was unheard of. 10 years ago. And now car manufacturers from the American made Mustangs all the way up to McLaren and Koenigsegg. I put Koenigsegg there because of their attention to detail and incredible engineering involved in building these one off hyper cars. Including the Koenigsegg one to 1, which is truly a hyper car, along with the McLaren P1.
Marcus Coster it's an Airbus H130 B4 Corporate EJR. It's owned by McLaren, to use for customers and clients. Did you happen to check out the tag? _(registration)_
For a company that began building cars just a few years ago McLaren is doing a great job....so impressive! You get the impression that McLaren would be way ahead of the competition had they began manufacturing cars a very long time ago. It is really amazing what this company is doing! And you can tell they take pride in what they do just by looking at their building facility.
Frikgeek Dude, I was referring to the time when McLaren began building cars completely on its own. The McLaren F1 which you are referring to was not built completely by the company. They received help from BMW, who built the engine and tuned the car. The MP4-12C was actually the very first sportscar for the road that McLaren built completely on their own. But even if you were to add the F1 as a car built completely by McLaren, 21 years ago is still no comparison to a company like Ferrari who has been building cars way longer.
***** You're speaking to someone who lives only a few miles from there. McLaren do not own it. It is not a track. It's a WW2 bomber base with some lines painted on it.
it is, ts a canadian air base from WW2 but it is mclaren's and loyus test track for F1 and all mclaren development testing on their cars, also the top gear track, i know this and i live in a different continent, you living there means nothing as it is a track now and it has been since you were born.
I remember watching this years ago thinking that they used the rear light from the 12C and just inserted it into the rear vent of the P1 instead of the lightstrip it has. And it still looked beautiful and amazing
This particular one isn't his. In fact it's not a P1 at all. It's actually called the XP7. McLaren said it's the closest concept to the production car. But recently Jay had his P1 delivered in the same colour. And all P1 are left hand drive
***** Yeah that is pretty strange in my opinion. You would think a British built car would all be RHD and customers in other countries would have to request to change it if they want.
Jason Nyers Presumably McLaren built it for the majority of customers: LHD. There's nothing to stop you from driving an LHD car in the UK at least. Plus it allows McLaren to focus on a single design without having to make any technical compromises when moving the parts from one side of the car to the other, no doubt they've gone to great length to position all the parts in a particular spot for weight distribution amongst other things.
Jason Byers the P1 comes in right-hand drive or left hand drive, I don't really know what he's talking about. The car that Harry was driving last summer was right hand drive. The car that carfection test drove was also right hand drive. I think you are correct in that, there is no usual side, being an international car, but I would imagine that the home market is pretty huge.
I love Jay.. He's a genuine petrolhead.. He's not just interested in the latest and greatest, all cars..and bikes interest him. As for the P1.. I'm not still sold on the looks, particularly the rear, but..what a machine!! I thought my TVR 420 SEAC (5L V8 fitted) was quick, but this......another planet!!
What a beautiful time to be alive. Cars have truly made a step into the 21st century. Last time i truly felt this way about cars was the first time i saw the Enzo.
Supercar Fan621 it's also Jay Leno. And he's driving a car. He also flew in a helicopter. And he went to the McLaren factory. And spoke to some management Executives. There, that's my bit of running commentary added to yours.
People saying he doesnt deserve this car because he doesnt talk about it? If i had the chance to drive this i would be so focused on the car i wouldnt give a crap about speaking about it. Him and the car are one in this video.
pretty sure i saw an interview where James May said himself that he was also the stig at one point. but he had been replaced. if i remember right it was around season 21 or something but not on Top Gear
People who buy these cars don't care about the price or 'bang for buck'. We are talking about a 0.000001% segment of the world population. They'll build a castle on the moon if they feel like it.
darkzerk7 you guys can ignore my point all you want but the bottom line is if a car company builds a car with X amount of performance and charged X price and then builds a car with 2X amount of performance and charged 5X the price there is a discrepancy with bang for buck. Not everyone buys super cars frivolously, some people do actually care about the numbers. only people who have never owned or known anyone who did own a car of this caliber would think otherwise.
***** the only thing i dont get why some poor souls cant make a statement without feeble attempts to insult people. im not so concerned with your opinion or your inability to render a meaningful thought other than to swear and show your clearly far more developed sense of righteousness. you dont agree with my statement ok cool, now off to your cave troll.
Eric Stevens so you think people who buy cars, are *ONLY* buying brake horsepower? You don't think they're buying the car, or what it looks like, or the brand, or how beautiful it is, or whether it's a sports car, or a tourer, or GT, or a luxury Sedan, or how comfortable it is, or what it makes you feel like when you're driving it, or how classical the car is, or how unique it is, or what it sounds like, or the driving experience.. Seriously, you buy a car for its sole, not because it's got 135 brake horsepower. The Jaguar E-Type, or XK120, or Lamborghini Miura, or Jensen Interceptor comma or Ferrari 250 GTO.. has got less than 300 brake horsepower, but is worth way more than some gummy crap high brake horsepower sedans or wannabe sports cars from Japan with plastic trim. You buy a car because it is special. You buy a car because it makes you feel special. You don't buy a car because it's got a few more horsepower.
Never really watched Jay Leno (but must admit I had it in my head he was big headed and brash). But how wrong could I have been.......been watching a few of these videos and what a humble and grounded person he truly is. Nice guy with a nice "garage".
Rohit Sawlani you do release that the Porsche hit a gas line.. that's what caused the serious amount of damage. Look at photos of where the car hit before the crash and you can see the gas line. this does not mean the Porsche Carrera GT is a bad car or not meant for driving on roads, take any car and crash into a gas line I don't think it will hold up to well
KirkSH52 well, you have to be a car enthusiast to enjoy watching his channel. Usually the only people who watch it, are people who love cars and bikes and looking at his collection. He doesn't have to be funny, because he's not trying to be. He's just presenting information about the cars that he drives. It just happens to be very passionate, and very good at presenting each episode. I guess if you don't get it, then don't watch any of the episodes, because if you're not into cars there's no point. My wife doesn't get it either, and doesn't watch any of them, because she thinks cars are boring. Each to his own I guess.
Let me start saying a few important notes here. after i read a couple of hater-ism comments .. 1 Jay Leno was exclusively invited to be the 1st person to drive the car outside Mclaren just like he mention in the beginning of the video, 2: you could have all the money in the world and not be this exclusive at all..period... 3 Its extremely important to have a career that you enjoy not only for the money but for love... and all that it pays off with a exclusive invitation from a manufacture that knows everything about a car going really fast...i rest my case..
so great to vicariously ride in this car. no normal income person will ever have a chance at even a Porsche Cayman, let alone a super hyper car, but we can dream. Love ya J.
Really enjoy "That Look" on Jay's face while he drives that Yellow Lightning. That McClarin is a machine that is a step above…. anything. Thanks for the videos , Jay. Gary
You have to admit a 6:57 round the ring combined with a 30+ km/liter fuel consumption, is impressive and gives the supercar the right to exist. They are all about pushing the boundaries of technology and Porsche for one has always created fuel efficient sports cars and by filling the torque curve to create a true linear power delivery is great for any driving enthusiast and fits well within the brand characteristics of McLaren and Ferrari.
Wow! So nice. Love Jay Leno's chill laid back driving style. The thing is close to 1,000 horsepower, and it's like he's driving a mini van! 375 lucky people out there Including deadmau5!
People talking about how the Bugatti is a faster car - well no shit. It literally has twice the engine. They aren't anywhere near the same sort of car. This car is a HYBRID. And it's a damn impressive one too
I still think one of the most innovative cars ever made was the Koenigsegg Agera R, it was one of the first hypercars to posses the hybrid technology, but the P1 is incredibly elegant looking car, amazing how fast technology is growing in car terms.
I wasnt to keen when i first saw pictures, but the moment you see the P1 in black it really is a stunning car, nice little touches of the F1 in there as well.
Amazing, as excited as Jay was, anybody would have been the same just to be in the special place named Mclaren! Think of all the facinating technologies in the car with the patents yet to expire into our car world. Internal ceramic combustion,, the carbon brake pkg (notice no holes or shapes in disc).. not to mention the electrics with new battery technologies and onboard / plug in charging tecnologies! Traction control like we are JUST starting to experience. As for Mercedes.. Hey,, don't forget, Mclaren's supplier of F1 engines is Mercedes.. Can't tell me there is no trading technologies at this level. Nice to see these advancements as rare as they are in the P1, are now trickling into our car world. They say cars will drive themselves.. NO WAY! How would anyone get to experience the pleasure of these features? Bertie James Fitchett
Britain used to produce more cars than any other nation at one point, now we just make a few, but we just make them f**king superbly, this car is one of a kind truly amazing engineering.
A worthy successor to the legendary F1!
"Imagine this car in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing!"
La Fortuna cuts in
Then the camera cuts to the Stig walking onto the track.
I was hoping for that.
It was refreshing to see you out of the shop and therefore out of the shop denim. I feel like it shows people that you respect them and more importantly care about them to look good when invited over. It shows tremendous good form and diplomacy on Jay's part to dress nicely especially as a representative of the United States in Britain. Well Done Sir Jay Leno of Garage.
I've been lucky enough to chat with Jay a couple times. He's a class act.
Representative of the US? dafuq are you smoking?
The McLaren Technology Centre is the headquarters of the McLaren Group, located in Woking, Surrey, England. It is often called a hospital for motor cars such is the expertise and world class knowledge in the respected field.
The McLaren P1 optimises everything that is great about Great Britain; we are world-beaters and long may it continue.
You are world beaters with us backing you up and doing all the heavy lifting 🇺🇸
I don't know what's more shocking, the car, or the fact that Jay isn't wearing any denim
Jay is so funny...."Imagine what the car could do with someone that knew what they were doing" LOL
Dear Santa...
So jealous, such a lucky git. The P1 is my dream car, honestly one of the best cars ever produced
***** it hasn't, before the P1 was announced it was probably the SLS AMG. Why not? Does a dream have to be a big one? Does it have to have been all your life? A dream job is something you think of your entire life, a dream partner but I have the latter, all I need is my dream job and this beautiful machine.
***** dumbest statement of the year.
Snakebloke it's my dream car too and yes it's been a dream since the beginning of time.. lol
Snakebloke ugly car
My short list of Thank You's for this Amazing machine:
Thank you McLaren for building this pinnacle!
Thank you for Jay driving it somewhere other than Abu Dabi!! (In Stig country no less!)
Thank you McLaren for not knackering the blow-off valve noise!
Love how the paint changes colour from black and yellow.... :P
they were two cars at one point you can see them together smh
riley escabor Whoooosh.
Did anyone else try to make up their own version of Clarkson doing a commentary as Leno drove around Dunsfold? " Here's the Follow-Through - did you lift here? you almost HAVE to with all that powaaaahh behind your chin - coming up on the Second-To-Last corner, looking very tidy and cutting it nicely; now 'round Gambon, no drama at all and ACROSS THE LINE!" *cheers and applause* "So, Jay Leno, where do you think you've come?"
It's amazing to think that Jay Leno's mere presence and patronage has in all likelihood probably INCREASED McLaren's standing and value more than anything else. That thought is simply mind blowing.
Jay was tired of that E mode quick... lol
This is by far the most impressive, exciting, and awe inspiring supercar that's been produced in the 21st century. It seemed that emission restrictions and batteries were looking to put the last nail in the coffin of the true supercar, but then McLaren, once again, created a car that will change the automotive world forever.
hypercar.
BYEBYE Damn it, I wanted to say that.
Then the porche 918 arrived
K31TH3R I think the Porsche 918 did that. The McLaren only moved a short step towards it.
- Imagine this car with somebody who knows what they're doin'
Jay Leno sir, I am damn sure you know exactly what you're doing and yet you are so humble about it. Much respect.
I will have that Car.....Some Day....
No you won't, they've all been sold.
*****
Thank you
you're welcome.
You missed a comma between "one" and "Obi-Won"
You could buy it second hand! Good luck my boy
That's the top Gear test track!!
Jay, I like seeing you visiting the factories and learning what it takes to build your car.
The black one with the silver wheels looks amazing.
Kevin Breese I was thinking exactly the same thing.
Leno /Harris =Topgear U.S. Saved
why are we not funding this!
Saturday morning May 3rd, 9:30ish in the morning, Driving down the road going to go get breakfast with my buddy and something amazing and yellow catches my eye on my left side, I see Jay at the gas station.. cutting over 2 lanes and 2 lanes of on coming traffic to pull into the gas station to witness Jay Leno and this amazing P1, SPEECHLESS!!!! this car is so beautiful! at first we didnt even know what we were looking at... I was honored to be 3 feet away from this thing... Love you Jay! keep doing what you do.. and see you at the gas station soon! (no bumper haha..)
This car will change the supercar world.
It already has...
The new F1? That's the boldest thing anyone's ever said
I agree. Incredibly bold words but coming from someone who drives as many cars as Leno does...I believe it. And a review like that is just astonishing. Looks like there may be a new king of supercars, I thought the Agera R would take that trophy but now Im not sure.
Andres Gonzalez cool car but I think the agera r is still superior to it
its the p1
***** I think Koenigsegg could definitely make a hybrid if they cared to considering the level of engineering in the Agera R is lightyears beyond what most companies are doing. And considering they are the only ones in the world working out a successful camless drive innovation is no stranger to them. Koenigsegg made it clear he doesnt think the internal combustion engine is dead, he is not done advancing with it and thats why he doesnt make a hybrid.
***** You keep riding on the assumption that just because they are a small company that they cannot build cars as the top euro dogs can. You said like you're very educated on the subject.
I've been a huge fan of McLaren. That goes back to the 70s Formula One days. When they came out with the F1 I was blown away. It took the supercar to a whole new level. And now with the P1. I am blown away again. Because they took the to a whole new level. When will this madness end? LOL I can't wait to see what they come up with five years down the road. We are in an incredible time for car builders. We are seeing cars being built with 500 hp as if it was nothing out of the ordinary. This was unheard of. 10 years ago. And now car manufacturers from the American made Mustangs all the way up to McLaren and Koenigsegg. I put Koenigsegg there because of their attention to detail and incredible engineering involved in building these one off hyper cars. Including the Koenigsegg one to 1, which is truly a hyper car, along with the McLaren P1.
Damn, I just want that helicopter.
Marcus Coster it's an Airbus H130 B4 Corporate EJR. It's owned by McLaren, to use for customers and clients. Did you happen to check out the tag? _(registration)_
I like the grin at 10:17.
For a company that began building cars just a few years ago McLaren is doing a great job....so impressive! You get the impression that McLaren would be way ahead of the competition had they began manufacturing cars a very long time ago. It is really amazing what this company is doing! And you can tell they take pride in what they do just by looking at their building facility.
I know that time seems to get shorter as you get older, but you must be really fucking old if 21 years is "a few years" for you.
formula 1 bro
Frikgeek
Dude, I was referring to the time when McLaren began building cars completely on its own. The McLaren F1 which you are referring to was not built completely by the company. They received help from BMW, who built the engine and tuned the car. The MP4-12C was actually the very first sportscar for the road that McLaren built completely on their own. But even if you were to add the F1 as a car built completely by McLaren, 21 years ago is still no comparison to a company like Ferrari who has been building cars way longer.
tmat04 they are doing very well in formula 1 racing. They know how to make a car handle because of their experience in formula 1
Someone should have some fun and attach a caravan behind it!
Top gear track.
the top gear track is actually mclaren's factory test track
Leonardo Vomend
The lay out was designed by Lotus aswell who kinda have OCD when it comes to ride handling & suspension :)
Leonardo Vomend
no it isn't, it's an old WW2 bomber base owned by a very rich ecomentalist who wants to cover it in thousands of houses.
***** You're speaking to someone who lives only a few miles from there. McLaren do not own it. It is not a track. It's a WW2 bomber base with some lines painted on it.
it is, ts a canadian air base from WW2 but it is mclaren's and loyus test track for F1 and all mclaren development testing on their cars, also the top gear track, i know this and i live in a different continent, you living there means nothing as it is a track now and it has been since you were born.
I remember watching this years ago thinking that they used the rear light from the 12C and just inserted it into the rear vent of the P1 instead of the lightstrip it has. And it still looked beautiful and amazing
I'm guessing this is his P1? Left hand drive and the comment "I'm glad I ordered this color".
This particular one isn't his. In fact it's not a P1 at all. It's actually called the XP7. McLaren said it's the closest concept to the production car. But recently Jay had his P1 delivered in the same colour. And all P1 are left hand drive
***** Yeah that is pretty strange in my opinion. You would think a British built car would all be RHD and customers in other countries would have to request to change it if they want.
Jason Nyers Presumably McLaren built it for the majority of customers: LHD. There's nothing to stop you from driving an LHD car in the UK at least. Plus it allows McLaren to focus on a single design without having to make any technical compromises when moving the parts from one side of the car to the other, no doubt they've gone to great length to position all the parts in a particular spot for weight distribution amongst other things.
It is a bit sad that it is LHD, to be honest, not because it "should" be RHD, but because the middle position of the F1 was so novel.
Jason Byers the P1 comes in right-hand drive or left hand drive, I don't really know what he's talking about. The car that Harry was driving last summer was right hand drive. The car that carfection test drove was also right hand drive. I think you are correct in that, there is no usual side, being an international car, but I would imagine that the home market is pretty huge.
"The Ultimate Driving Machine" is BMW's motto...lol. Watch 3:03
I love Jay.. He's a genuine petrolhead.. He's not just interested in the latest and greatest, all cars..and bikes interest him.
As for the P1.. I'm not still sold on the looks, particularly the rear, but..what a machine!! I thought my TVR 420 SEAC (5L V8 fitted) was quick, but this......another planet!!
is that the top gear track?
Yes it is.
That is the proving ground for McLaren.
The ultimate machine
What a beautiful time to be alive. Cars have truly made a step into the 21st century. Last time i truly felt this way about cars was the first time i saw the Enzo.
Jay makes the exact same face my grandpa used to make when driving at normal speeds ha ha
wow thats f1 technology on street legal. amazing!
Its actually illegal to drive it in race mode on the streets.
sonofhendrix who is goin ti be able to catch you?
Christian Hernandez
...a speed camera.
MadMax where did you read that it's illegal to drive it in race mode on the street?
That's absolutely, and 100% untrue.
I love their 720. So beautiful.
McLaren P1 vS Sesto Elemento - i would love to see that.
Elemento win ;)
The black one is so cool.
there all cool
Got a lot of respect for this guy. He buys them and drives them, that's what cars are all about.
That looks like the Top Gear test track..
That's because it is... hell he even says it is, as he says he was there before to do "star in reasonably priced car," which is done on top gear.
The Top Gear track is at Dunsfold Aerodrome.
Lol
*****
In case you didn't hear, at 4:45 he clearly says "last time I was at Dunsfold..."
twinscroll turbo since forever. Top Gear have only ever used Dunsfold. Top Gear have never used Mallory Park, what are you talking about?
This car will eat an Aventador. I bet you can lap the Nurburgring in this car, get out and make a cup of coffee before the aventador crosses the line.
it's a shame only a limited amount of people will experience this car. The smile on Mr. Leno's face at the end says it all.
This is at the Top Gear Test Track
I notice that it's also an Airport runway.
Supercar Fan621 it's also Jay Leno. And he's driving a car. He also flew in a helicopter. And he went to the McLaren factory. And spoke to some management Executives.
There, that's my bit of running commentary added to yours.
McLaren P1 GTR - Le Mans. Now that would be a car.
The sound of the turbos on the down-shifts is fantastic. Great video-making!
The ultimate driving machine? Isn't that BMWs slogan?
Is that the topgear track? Looks like it.
It is.
You can tell Jay's very impressed, he's not talking, just smiling...
Thumbs Up if Your Here NOT From FORZA 5!
People saying he doesnt deserve this car because he doesnt talk about it? If i had the chance to drive this i would be so focused on the car i wouldnt give a crap about speaking about it. Him and the car are one in this video.
It looks a bit like a 90's concept car
Maybe Jay Leno is The Stig?
pretty sure i saw an interview where James May said himself that he was also the stig at one point. but he had been replaced. if i remember right it was around season 21 or something but not on Top Gear
Jays smile says it all - sold
Jay looks a little bit baked. =P
Was that the top gear test track?
Yes, I think it's Dunstall? The old RAF Airfield if I'm not mistaken.
Dunsfold
Yes that is the Top Gear track. McLaren use it to test their cars.
Totally not refreshing every five seconds and waiting for the newest P1 video from Jay Leno.
hmmmmm, 918 spyder anyone?
Double the car Jay?? too bad its 5 times the price!!
obviously you havent owned very many fun cars troll, off to your cave
People who buy these cars don't care about the price or 'bang for buck'. We are talking about a 0.000001% segment of the world population. They'll build a castle on the moon if they feel like it.
darkzerk7 you guys can ignore my point all you want but the bottom line is if a car company builds a car with X amount of performance and charged X price and then builds a car with 2X amount of performance and charged 5X the price there is a discrepancy with bang for buck. Not everyone buys super cars frivolously, some people do actually care about the numbers. only people who have never owned or known anyone who did own a car of this caliber would think otherwise.
***** the only thing i dont get why some poor souls cant make a statement without feeble attempts to insult people. im not so concerned with your opinion or your inability to render a meaningful thought other than to swear and show your clearly far more developed sense of righteousness. you dont agree with my statement ok cool, now off to your cave troll.
Eric Stevens so you think people who buy cars, are *ONLY* buying brake horsepower?
You don't think they're buying the car, or what it looks like, or the brand, or how beautiful it is, or whether it's a sports car, or a tourer, or GT, or a luxury Sedan, or how comfortable it is, or what it makes you feel like when you're driving it, or how classical the car is, or how unique it is, or what it sounds like, or the driving experience..
Seriously, you buy a car for its sole, not because it's got 135 brake horsepower.
The Jaguar E-Type, or XK120, or Lamborghini Miura, or Jensen Interceptor comma or Ferrari 250 GTO.. has got less than 300 brake horsepower, but is worth way more than some gummy crap high brake horsepower sedans or wannabe sports cars from Japan with plastic trim.
You buy a car because it is special. You buy a car because it makes you feel special. You don't buy a car because it's got a few more horsepower.
I got mad respect for leno... What an awsome car enthusiast
The P1 is so perfect it's boring
Get a new haircut dude
I bet you own a FR-S
bob g i own a GT 86 .. and I'm about to own this one too ;)
***** in real life
Did he ask you to share thoughts about how boring it is
At 1:00 he licks his finger. At 1:06 he shakes hands with the hand he licked. Ew.
Stop whining like a little bitch , there was a cut between the two scenes
I was just pointing something funny out, you don't need to overreact.
Harry Chernak
Harry is an Obama supporter--any bets? It wasn't funny, Harry.
jmshaw357 Why do you think I am an Obama supporter?
Its the way your brain works--or doesn't work. (ew) Its just a hunch. I also suspect you're a homosexual.
Never really watched Jay Leno (but must admit I had it in my head he was big headed and brash). But how wrong could I have been.......been watching a few of these videos and what a humble and grounded person he truly is. Nice guy with a nice "garage".
For the sound alone, I would rather have a Porsche Carrera GT.
Not after Paul Walker's death and that car isn't mean't for driving on roads.
Great, another idiot on You Tube.
Rohit Sawlani you do release that the Porsche hit a gas line.. that's what caused the serious amount of damage. Look at photos of where the car hit before the crash and you can see the gas line. this does not mean the Porsche Carrera GT is a bad car or not meant for driving on roads, take any car and crash into a gas line I don't think it will hold up to well
Absolutely agree. I am yet to hear a car that makes a sound as beautiful, haunting, and evocative as the Carerra GT. It. Just. HOWLS.
Doesn't Jay already have that car?
Jay is very lucky because he really isn't that funny at all. When I watch him on TV I think to myself "I don't get it.".
KirkSH52 well, you have to be a car enthusiast to enjoy watching his channel. Usually the only people who watch it, are people who love cars and bikes and looking at his collection. He doesn't have to be funny, because he's not trying to be. He's just presenting information about the cars that he drives. It just happens to be very passionate, and very good at presenting each episode.
I guess if you don't get it, then don't watch any of the episodes, because if you're not into cars there's no point. My wife doesn't get it either, and doesn't watch any of them, because she thinks cars are boring.
Each to his own I guess.
Just looked up the 1/4 mile time… 9.8sec that is amazingly absurd. WOW, I'm hooked on This show/channel.(Jay Leno's garage)
That was pretty cool, Jay. I don't know how I missed this one. You're the best buddy.
Let me start saying a few important notes here. after i read a couple of hater-ism comments .. 1 Jay Leno was exclusively invited to be the 1st person to drive the car outside Mclaren just like he mention in the beginning of the video, 2: you could have all the money in the world and not be this exclusive at all..period... 3 Its extremely important to have a career that you enjoy not only for the money but for love... and all that it pays off with a exclusive invitation from a manufacture that knows everything about a car going really fast...i rest my case..
Jeez mclaren's factory is beautiful. Their whole facility is quite superb actually
"When you have had enough of e-mode you can just press that button" Jay: "Yeahhhh" Haha!
Wow Jay has always loved his F1, but the P1 is going to be close to his heart!
Love that big smile on his face. When a car can do that it's a real machine.
so great to vicariously ride in this car. no normal income person will ever have a chance at even a Porsche Cayman, let alone a super hyper car, but we can dream. Love ya J.
I even mr. Leno was stunned. I have seen many episodes of JLG. And trust me. You don't see that very often
Jay has become McLaren,s answer to Aston Martin,s James Bond connection ,hope he,s getting a good deal on his next acquisition........
WOW?!?! That place is cleaner than any restaurant and most hospitals if not all. Thats incredible!
For all the Brits, Top Gear are covering this car on this weekends episode. i cant wait. it looks awesome here
One of the most beautiful. The shape, the technology.
Really enjoy "That Look" on Jay's face while he drives that Yellow Lightning. That McClarin is a machine that is a step above…. anything. Thanks for the videos , Jay.
Gary
Thing sounds beautiful. Jay looked like a little boy having a blast driving this thing.
You have to admit a 6:57 round the ring combined with a 30+ km/liter fuel consumption, is impressive and gives the supercar the right to exist. They are all about pushing the boundaries of technology and Porsche for one has always created fuel efficient sports cars and by filling the torque curve to create a true linear power delivery is great for any driving enthusiast and fits well within the brand characteristics of McLaren and Ferrari.
Wow! So nice. Love Jay Leno's chill laid back driving style. The thing is close to 1,000 horsepower, and it's like he's driving a mini van! 375 lucky people out there Including deadmau5!
It makes me happy to see Jay genuinely happy!
did anyone else notice that they're on the TOP GEAR test track? Thought those tires looked familiar, then the starting line rolls around. AWESOME!!
People talking about how the Bugatti is a faster car - well no shit. It literally has twice the engine. They aren't anywhere near the same sort of car. This car is a HYBRID. And it's a damn impressive one too
Jay Leno seems so un-phased by the terrifying power that's thrown right at his face...
I still think one of the most innovative cars ever made was the Koenigsegg Agera R, it was one of the first hypercars to posses the hybrid technology, but the P1 is incredibly elegant looking car, amazing how fast technology is growing in car terms.
Leno, you don't deserve this beast.
True, although this car is still shadowed by the Agera R in build quality and insane attention to detail.
I wasnt to keen when i first saw pictures, but the moment you see the P1 in black it really is a stunning car, nice little touches of the F1 in there as well.
They have done it again. THE best car EVER!
Thanks for sharing Jay!
(glad you got one!!)
Just driven past 1 of these in this colour. Had to do a few more drive-by's. they are amazing
Amazing, as excited as Jay was, anybody would have been the same just to be in the special place named Mclaren! Think of all the facinating technologies in the car with the patents yet to expire into our car world. Internal ceramic combustion,, the carbon brake pkg (notice no holes or shapes in disc).. not to mention the electrics with new battery technologies and onboard / plug in charging tecnologies! Traction control like we are JUST starting to experience. As for Mercedes.. Hey,, don't forget, Mclaren's supplier of F1 engines is Mercedes.. Can't tell me there is no trading technologies at this level. Nice to see these advancements as rare as they are in the P1, are now trickling into our car world. They say cars will drive themselves.. NO WAY! How would anyone get to experience the pleasure of these features?
Bertie James Fitchett
One of the most beautiful shapes ever created.
Britain used to produce more cars than any other nation at one point, now we just make a few, but we just make them f**king superbly, this car is one of a kind truly amazing engineering.
The pure joy on jays face
dat turbo noise on the down shifts.... so awesome.
That is just amazing. I want one. NOW.