Continuing the theme of my semi-charmed-kind-of-life, another amazing experience came my way at the Beverly Hills reveal of the P1 last night in that I was the only non-McLaren employee who was blessed with the opportunity to sit inside the P1. At some of the previous showings in more intimate settings quite a few have been allowed to at least have a look, but not many have gotten in so I was told. Last night they had planned to keep the door closed completely as there were just too many people to maintain control, but at one point Frank did open the car to share the interior with Jay Leno which resulted in what I'll describe as a bit of a kerfuffle.
At the end of the night I was waiting to say my goodbyes - the P1 had been pushed off its small stage and was even under the cover already when I was invited over to have a look, which then turned into "Go ahead and have a seat". Unbelievable and totally unexpected!
It's amazing inside - just as cool as the outside with lots to take in and the real feeling that you're in something special. I think every surface inside is either satin finished carbon fiber or alcantara. Just beautiful! There is tons of glass - the visibility in most directions will be great. I was surprised to see the car does have a rear window - wasn't sure they'd preserve that with the roof scoop. It has a familiar feel to the 12C with wide outer sills and two seats centrally located, but no one could really confuse the two spaces. The P1 interior is all business and you'll know you are somewhere very special once inside. I certainly knew it!
Before you ask - no photos of the interior were permitted at all, and I don't know how to draw either. It was an honor to be invited over the threshold (aka: door sill) and I can't wait until the veil of secrecy is lifted and official pictures get released.
Here's a shot from last night - I'll have more later today:
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