Following a leak earlier today, the McLaren P1 long-awaited new hypercar has been revealed - poised for its global debut in Geneva next week.

McLaren has closely monitored demand so as to maintain exclusivity, and announced a production number of just 375 units – a figure that will ensure the McLaren P1™ will remain a rarity and, if spotted on the road, an unforgettable sight.

A mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine is substantially enhanced featuring and an electric motor, to give a combined output of 916PS (903 bhp) and 660 lb-ft. of torque. Both send power to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

With Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) turned on, the P1 will hit 0-62 run is quoted at less than 3 seconds, 0-124 mph in under 7; and reach 186mph in around 17 seconds, according to McLaren's official figures.

It rides on bespoke Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and the hybrid powertrain allows the P1 to emit less than 200g/km of CO2.

To rein in the power produced by the twin powerplants, the McLaren P1 is designed to offer braking performance more associated with a GT3 or sports racing car.

The McLaren P1 will have a starting price of £866,000 and $1,150,000 (approx 1,004,800 EUR).

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During a private event, the McLaren P1 production version will stay true to the concept car’s looks - scheduled to come out sometime next year.

During the show the P1 was said to be "97-percent final," will be retained for the production model. Including full carbon fiber discs with a mirror finish, vents in the fenders ahead of the front wheels, superaluminum wheels and at the back it will feature a tighter mesh design.

At the presentation, a McLaren spokesperson said: "This car is a production car. This is 97 percent of the car that you will be able to order. The only thing that we will add are some vents to the bumper to get some of the warm air from the radiator coming out from the side."

McLaren Automotive will build 30 track-only versions of the MP4-12C GT3 Can-Am Edition race car, first seen at the Pebble Beach Concourse 2012.

The car is based on the 12C GT3 race car and celebrating the legacy of Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme, who successfully raced a series of McLaren models in the Can-Am series.

McLaren describes the MP4-12C GT Can-Am has “the ultimate track car”, it features an aggressive aerodynamic package that increases downforce by an impressive 30 percent.

Numerous parts will be swapped out for carbon fiber components, engine cover vents, door mirror mounts, side radiator intake vanes, sill covers and badges.

Another unique features of the car is forged lightweight racing alloy wheels finished in black satin paint, with Pirelli racing tyres.

Power is from the same twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8 rated at 630bhp thanks to its unique calibration and optimized cooling system.

Production of the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Can-Am Edition will begin in March, while each model will cost £200,000 more than the standard 12C, at £375,000.

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Porsche CEO Matthias Muller has confirmed that admitted they are targeting the Ferrari 458 Italia and McLaren MP4-12C with this new Porsche 961.

According to the company's CEO Matthias Muller, the Porsche 961 will borrow technology from the 918 Spyder, after the 959-based Group B sports car.

Under the hood 961 will use some of the technology from its hybrid brother get the 918's V8 4.6-liter engine with 570 horsepower provided by that RS-derived powertrain. This should be enough to allow the model to 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in a little over three seconds.

The Porsche 961 is expected to cost somewhere around £250,000.