Bristol, England – A new chapter of the brand’s “1” series McLaren is written not only on the road, but also in miniature.
Company Amalgam Collection presented her scale model 1:8 new McLaren W1a handcrafted replica developed by more than 3,000 hours in direct collaboration with McLaren Automotive in Woking, England.
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However, it is not only the level of detail that attracts the greatest attention, but above all cena — and it’s even more impressive when converted to euros.
Price in euros: the model exceeds €24,000
Prices were announced in British pounds. Below is an approximate conversion to euros at the exchange rate £1 ≈ €1,17:
- Launch Specification (limited to 199 units): £14.995 → cca €17.545
- Bespoke “Tailor Made”: £20.995 → cca €24.565
In practice, the most exclusive version thus exceeds 24 000 € — an amount comparable to the price of a new compact car in many European markets.
57 cm long replica with functional elements
With length over 57 cm (22 in.) each model requires more than 300 hours hand fitting and finishing work carried out by Amalgam craftsmen in Bristol. A replica is created based on original CAD designspaint codes and material specifications provided directly by McLaren.
Key features of the 1:8 scale model include:
- Functional scissor doors
- Active rear wing with remote control
- Fully elaborated interior and aerodynamic surfaces
- Faithfully reproduced textures and materials of the interior
- Paint to match factory standards
- Exact reproduction exposed carbon fibers
A “real W1” costs around €2.34 million
Production of the full-size McLaren W1 is limited worldwide to 399 pieceswhile the price of one car is estimated at £2 millionwhich at the same exchange rate corresponds to approx €2.34 million.
According to Amalgam, the 1:8 model offers owners the ability to keep exact specification of their car in permanent form — a kind of “physical record” that is gaining in importance in the world of collectors.
Series “1”: F1, P1 and now W1
W1 joins the models McLaren F1 a McLaren P1 in the brand’s most exclusive range — cars that represent technological milestones and have become over time long-term investments.
Sandy Copeman, founder of the Amalgam Collection, says that 1:8 scale replicas are increasingly seen as part of documented origin vehicle, adding to its story, authenticity and appreciation potential.
Two options available
Launch Specification – cca €17.545
Version in color Papaya Sparkthe same in which W1 was introduced October 6, 2024. Limited to 199 pieces.
Bespoke „Tailor Made“ – cca €24.565
Custom production reproducing the exact configuration of a specific car using production sheets supplied directly by McLaren to Amalgam.
How to order
How Launch Specificationso orders Tailor Made can be ordered directly through the company Amalgam Collection through its global sales team or dealer network McLaren.
Note: Conversions to euros are indicative and may vary according to the current exchange rate.
Source and images: Amalgam Collection. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editors.
