- The 1:8 scale McLaren W1 model is priced from US$19,995, with bespoke versions from US$27,995.
- Each model measures over 570mm in length and requires more than 300 hours of hand assembly.
- The launch edition is limited to 199 examples, mirroring the real car’s Papaya Spark debut finish.
If you missed out on McLaren’s sold-out W1 hypercar, there’s now a smaller, but still eye-wateringly expensive, alternative.
Model specialist Amalgam has unveiled a 1:8 scale replica of the W1, developed using McLaren’s original CAD data, paint codes and material specifications. The result is less toy and more display-grade sculpture, priced from US$19,995 or roughly NZ$33,300.
3,000 hours of development
Amalgam says the model required more than 3000 hours of development.
Each example measures over 570mm in length and takes more than 300 hours of hand assembly at the company’s Bristol workshop.
Details mirror the full-size W1 closely. The scissor doors open, the rear wing can be operated remotely and the cabin replicates the hypercar’s interior in miniature.
The launch specification is finished in Papaya Spark, the same colour used for the W1’s October 2024 debut. That version is limited to 199 pieces.
Tailor Made for nearly NZ$50,000
For buyers seeking a precise replica of their own car, Amalgam offers a Tailor Made commission service. Using factory build sheets supplied by McLaren, the bespoke version starts at US$27,995 (approx. NZ$46,700.
That’s substantial money for a static model, but in context the real W1 is limited to 399 examples and priced at well over US$2 million. For some collectors, the scale model serves as both a display piece and a documented snapshot of their car’s specification.
Amalgam notes that its large-scale models are increasingly treated as part of a vehicle’s provenance, sitting alongside factory documentation and accessories. Whether as a centrepiece or an investment, this is likely the only way most enthusiasts will ever park a W1 in their garage, even if it fits on a shelf.
