The McLaren P1 was never short on theatre, but Lanzante’s HDK conversion pushes the hybrid hypercar into a more focused, rarer corner of the modern collector market.
One of just nine road-legal P1 HDK examples is now heading to Mecum Auctions in Monterey, California, giving collectors a rare chance at a car that effectively brings P1 GTR attitude to the street.
At a glance
- A one-of-nine road-legal McLaren P1 HDK by Lanzante is scheduled for Mecum Auctions in Monterey.
- Chassis 003 is finished in Cherry Bomb Red with Black stripes and carries GTR-inspired aero including a fixed rear wing.
- The upgraded 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 produces 1,058 hp and 664 lb-ft, with 3,122 miles showing.
Lanzante’s road-legal GTR formula
The P1 HDK takes its name from the McLaren F1 HDK of the 1990s, a neat link between two of Woking’s most important high-performance chapters.
In practical terms, the package transforms the P1 into something closer in spirit to a road-usable P1 GTR.
Lanzante, the UK specialist closely associated with road-converted McLaren competition machinery, added a large fixed rear wing from the track-only P1 GTR, a low front splitter and louvred front fenders.
The result is not subtle, but that’s the point.
Where the standard P1 balances road presence with active-aero complexity, the HDK leans harder into visible downforce and track-derived intent.
Chassis 003 in Cherry Bomb Red
The Monterey car is chassis number 003, finished in Cherry Bomb Red with Black stripes.
Its paintwork was carried out by Karosserie of Wayne, Pennsylvania, a McLaren-certified facility, adding a useful detail for collectors who care about provenance and presentation.
The odometer shows 3,122 miles, which places it in that interesting space between delivery-mileage museum piece and properly used hypercar.
It’s currently shown on 9-spoke centrelock wheels, though the setup can be swapped for racing wheels, underlining the dual-use character of the conversion.
More power, more aero, more intent
The mechanical changes go beyond visual aggression.
The P1’s 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 has been bored out to 4.0 litres, with output now listed at 1,058 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque.
Power continues to go to the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Lanzante also revised the suspension setup to cope with the additional downforce, a necessary step when a car gains this much aero hardware.
Gold heat shielding in the engine bay nods to the McLaren F1, a small but deliberate detail that suits the HDK’s lineage-minded character.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | P1 HDK by Lanzante |
| Chassis | 003 |
| Production | One of 9 road-legal P1 HDK examples |
| Exterior | Cherry Bomb Red with Black stripes |
| Mileage | 3,122 miles |
| Engine | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 |
| Power | 1,058 hp |
| Torque | 664 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Aero package | P1 GTR-style fixed rear wing, low front splitter and fender louvres |
| Wheels | 9-spoke centrelock wheels, swappable for racing wheels |
| Auction | Mecum Auctions, Monterey, California |
For collectors, the appeal here is clear without needing much embellishment.
The P1 HDK sits at the intersection of McLaren’s hybrid hypercar era, Lanzante’s specialist conversion work and the enduring pull of the F1’s high-downforce legacy.
With only nine road-legal examples built, chassis 003 is the kind of car that rarely gives the market much time to think.
