McLaren has previewed its next generation ultimate supercar — the McLaren P1 — which takes much of its technological and spiritual inspiration from the company's racing division.

The McLaren P1 has one simple goal: to be the best driver's car in the world on road and track.

At the Paris Motor Show, the McLaren P1 is previewed as a design study. Next year, a production version, which the company aims to put on sale within 12 months, will be revealed.

"The McLaren P1 will be the result of 50 years of racing and road car heritage," says McLaren Automotive Executive Chairman Ron Dennis. "Twenty years ago we raised the supercar performance bar with the McLaren F1 and our goal with the McLaren P1 is to redefine it once again."