MCLAREN p1 - Forza horizon 3 review

We are all familiar with the McLaren p1, but how does it drive in game? And how does it compare to other hypercars?

For a handsome figure of 1,350,000 CR, you can purchase the beauty of a car that is the McLaren P1. This isn't exactly a bargain, and there are alternative hypercars out there that are significantly less expensive, such as the Hennessey Venom GT and the Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 SV. So the big question is, why should you choose the P1?

There are many positives to the P1, however statistics wise it doesn't exactly blow the Aventador and the Venom (amongst other more expensive hyper cars) out of the water, with it's 903hp being completely destroyed by the 1200hp in the Hennessey Venom and the 1500hp in a Koenisegg Regera. The P1 doesn't achieve speed ratings up to the standards of it's rivals, achieving a 9.4 out of 10. This speed rating isn't aided by the fact that it isn't a light vehicle, weighing 1,495kg, an unbelievable 120kg more than it's nearest rival the LaFerrari. It's 0-60 time is quite impressive however, at 2.913 seconds.

In terms of numbers, the P1 may not seem that great, but once you get behind the wheel/controller, it is amazing.

To fully test out the P1, I took it on the Goliath lap. Firstly, the P1 took the beach drive and the small off-roading section surprisingly well. However, the P1 really came into it's own once we hit the roads of Byron Bay. The breaking of the P1 was also terrific, making the tight corners of the Goliath circuit a piece of cake. The turning of the P1 really helped to lower my time, as the P1 is less likely to over steer than most other cars.

My time with the P1 around the Goliath circuit was 10 minutes 41 seconds (this is my second highest time on the Goliath). This was only 5 seconds slower than my upgraded 999 rated LaFerrari.

Overall, the P1 is one of the quickest, most enjoyable cars, and most beautiful cars I have driven on the game, and it is on that I recommend everyone should have in their collection. The expensive price tag of the car is easily forgotten at 255mph.

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