The McLaren P1 supercar official combined fuel consumption in the UAE is irrelevant for most owners, who will see figures closer to 3-4 km/l for its 3.8L twin-turbo V8 (code M838TQ) engine, especially during city driving in Dubai or on spirited drives. Generating 916 hp combined from its petrol engine and electric motor, and 900 Nm of torque, its performance is tailored for high-speed stability on roads like Sheikh Zayed Road, but not for fuel efficiency. The primary cost isn't fuel (using Super 98), but depreciation and maintenance; based on 2024 prices for GCC-spec performance cars, annual depreciation can exceed 200,000 AED. A typical 3-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for a used P1 in the UAE might look like this (estimates based on current market listings and service costs):
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| Depreciation (3 years) | ~650,000 AED |
| Insurance (Annual Avg.) | ~55,000 AED |
| Major Service (Performed in Dubai) | ~40,000 AED |
The actual cost depends heavily on mileage and history. With low annual mileage of 5,000 km, the cost per km is dominated by depreciation, easily surpassing 150 AED/km. Data from MOI UAE on high-value vehicle registration trends and service advisories from RTA Dubai-accredited specialists for hybrid hypercars indicate that specialized maintenance is a significant, recurring factor in ongoing costs, not just the initial purchase price.
