Bristol, England – A new chapter in the “1” lineage of McLaren is being written not only on the road, but also in miniature.
Amalgam Collection has unveiled its 1:8 scale model of the new McLaren W1, a handcrafted replica developed over more than 3,000 hours in direct collaboration with McLaren Automotive in Woking, England.
But what truly stands out is not only the level of detail — it is the price, which becomes even more striking when converted into euros.
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Price in euros: model exceeds €24,000
Prices were released in British pounds. Below is the approximate conversion into euros using £1 ≈ €1.17:
- Launch Specification (limited edition of 199 units): £14,995 → approx. €17,545
- Bespoke “Tailor Made” (custom-built for the owner): £20,995 → approx. €24,565
In practical terms, the most exclusive version exceeds €24,000 — a figure comparable to the price of a brand-new compact car in several European markets.
A 57 cm replica with functional features
Measuring over 57 cm (22 inches) in length, each model requires more than 300 hours of assembly and hand-finishing by Amalgam’s craftsmen in Bristol. The replica is built using the original CAD designs, paint codes and material specifications supplied directly by McLaren.
Highlights of the 1:8 scale model include:
- Functional dihedral doors
- Operational rear wing controlled via remote
- Fully detailed interior and aerodynamic surfaces
- Accurately reproduced interior textures and materials
- Paint finish matched to factory standards
- Precise replication of exposed carbon fiber
The “real W1” costs around €2.34 million
With production of the full-scale McLaren W1 limited to 399 units worldwide, each example is estimated at £2 million, equivalent to approximately €2.34 million at the same exchange rate.
According to Amalgam, the 1:8 model offers owners a way to preserve the exact specification of their car in a permanent item — a type of “physical record” that is gaining increasing relevance in the collector market.
“1” lineage: F1, P1 and now W1
The W1 joins the McLaren F1 and the McLaren P1 in the brand’s most exclusive lineage — cars that represent technological milestones and, over time, have become long-term investment assets.
Sandy Copeman, founder of Amalgam Collection, states that exact 1:8 scale replicas are increasingly viewed as part of a vehicle’s documented provenance, contributing to its narrative, authenticity and potential appreciation.
Two options available
Launch Specification – approx. €17,545
Finished in Papaya Spark, the same color in which the W1 was unveiled on October 6, 2024. Limited to 199 pieces.
Bespoke “Tailor Made” – approx. €24,565
A custom commission replicating the exact configuration of an individual vehicle, using build sheets supplied directly by McLaren to Amalgam.
How to buy
Both the Launch Specification and Tailor Made commissions can be ordered directly from Amalgam Collection through its global sales team or via the McLaren dealership network.
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 assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
