EVEN if you had a spare £2m burning a hole in your pocket, it’s unlikely you would be able to get your hands on this – the McLaren P1 GTR.

The track only model is reported to have only been offered to those who currently own the P1 road car, all 375 of them, and even then it’s likely only a handful will actually be handed the keys.

Able to take on the Bugatti Veyron at its own game, the GTR is designed, says Ron Dennis’ outfit, to be the “best driver’s car in the world on the track”.

A bold statement, but there won’t be many who would bet against it being the truth.

Powered by a twin-turbo 3.8 litre V8 allied to a lightweight electric motor, it puts out a mesmeric 986bhp.

The body has been “shrink-wrapped” around a carbon fibre monocage in order to maximise performance and aerodynamics.

In addition it possesses a Formula One style DRS system and an onboard air jacking system to make those tyre changes that much quicker.

A large carbon diffuser increases downforce and grip and together with bespoke Pirelli tyres, McLaren says the GTR will be able to break later into corners, take higher speeds into apexes and be able to make the most of its throttle power earlier when exiting corners.

The lucky few who can call this car theirs will receive specialist driver training from McLaren and access to its ultra hi-tech driving simulator.

McLaren Special Operations will maintain and run all the cars, and manage the programme throughout.