Nichols – Nichols N1A: See it on our 2025 Concept Lawn
August 17, 2025
Inspired by the legendary McLaren M1A, the car that launched a global brand, and the unbeatable MP4/4, the car that dominated the 1988 Formula 1 season in the hands of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, the Nichols N1A delivers an unadulterated connection to the road, all wrapped up in modern day Can-Am bodywork.
Conceived by Steve Nichols, McLaren’s former Chief Designer responsible for the MP4/4, and longtime collaborator John Minnet, the car is an exquisite demonstration of the delicate balance between sculpted exterior design, lightweight components, and performance. At just 900 kilos thanks to its bonded aluminum and carbon fiber chassis, and featuring a formidable 7.0-liter V8 engine paired with a manual 6-speed transmission, the N1A purposely delivers over 700 bhp to the car’s rear wheels. When on the track, acceleration is visceral, grip is unparalleled, handling is balanced and purposeful.
What’s more unexpected is the performance of the N1A on the open road. Effortless, smooth, and stable; it’s a road-legal vehicle that’s equally at home on country roads and on the track.
To honor the 1988 F1 season, just 15 cars will carry the ICON88 moniker, along with a race-specific badge—a fitting homage to the year McLaren rewrote and forever defined racing history by securing 15 of the 16 race victories. This initial production run will deliver a rare collector’s item and long-term investment, designed and built by those who know how to win.
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