McLaren unveils sleek hybrid supercar at Geneva AP Published March 6, 2013 comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source GENEVA - Hybrids aren't just for fuel economy any more. McLaren on Tuesday unveiled a sleek hybrid supercar at the Geneva Motor Show. Sculpted from carbon fiber, in a glittery racing yellow set off by hash-marked slate gray, the McLaren P1 cuts a racetrack figure while boasting superior - for its class - emissions under 200 grams per kilometer. That compares with over 300 grams/kilometer for a super car without hybrid.P1 program director Paul McKenzie says the hybrid technology has performance advantages because the electric engine fills in the gap before the turbo engine kicks in. It's a tiny effect, but everything counts in supercars.The P1 can do 0-180 mph (0-300 kph) in under 17 seconds. It sells for $1.3 million, with just 375 in the series.[gallery type="square" ids="3211573,3211574,3211575,3211576,3211579,3211581"]