Bristol, England – A new chapter of the “1” line from McLaren it is not only written on the road, but also in miniature.
Amalgam Collection announced the scale model 1:8 of the new McLaren W1a handcrafted replica developed during over 3,000 hours in direct collaboration with McLaren Automotive in Woking, England.
What attracts the most attention is not only the level of detail, but also PRICE — which becomes even more impressive when converted to euros.
Price in euros: the model exceeds €24,000
Prices were advertised in pounds sterling. Below is the approximate conversion to Euros using £1 ≈ €1,17:
- Launch Specification (limited edition of 199 units): £14.995 → approx. €17,545
- Bespoke “Tailor Made”: £20.995 → approx. €24,565
In practice, the most exclusive version exceeds 24.000 € — an amount comparable to the price of a new compact car in several European markets.
A 57 cm replica with functional elements
With a length of over 57 cm (22 inches), each model requires over 300 hours of hand assembly and finishing by Amalgam artisans in Bristol. The replica is built on the base original CAD designspaint codes and material specifications supplied directly by McLaren.
Features of the 1:8 scale model include:
- Functional dihedral doors
- Rear aileron operational controlled by remote control
- AREAS interior and aerodynamics fully detailed
- Faithfully reproduced interior textures and materials
- Paint finish as per factory standards
- Accurate reproduction of exposed carbon fiber
“Real W1” costs around €2.34 million
Full-scale production of the McLaren W1 is limited to 399 copies worldwide, each having an estimated price of £2 millionequivalent to approx €2.34 million at the same exchange rate.
According to Amalgam, the 1:8 model gives owners a way to keep exact specification of their car into a permanent object — a type of “physical record” that is gaining in importance in the collector’s world.
Line “1”: F1, P1 and now W1
W1 joins McLaren F1 and McLaren P1 in the brand’s most exclusive line — automobiles that represent technological milestones that, over time, have become long term investments.
Sandy Copeman, founder of the Amalgam Collection, says that 1:8 scale replicas are increasingly considered part of provenance documented of the vehicle, contributing to its story, authenticity and appreciation potential.
Two options available
Launch Specification – aprox. 17.545 €
Finished in color Papaya Sparkthe same in which W1 was presented on October 6, 2024. Limited edition to 199 units.
Bespoke „Tailor Made” – aprox. 24.565 €
Custom order to reproduce the exact configuration of an individual vehicle, using fabrication sheets supplied directly by McLaren to Amalgam.
How it can be purchased
so much Launch Specificationas well as commands Tailor Made can be ordered directly from Amalgam Collection through the global sales team or dealer network McLaren.
Note: Euro conversions are approximate and may vary depending on the exchange rate of the day.
Source and images: Amalgam Collection. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
