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By Tim Pitt Think ‘hybrid’ and you’ll probably picture a Toyota Prius. Beloved of Uber drivers and virtue-signalling Hollywood celebrities, this unassuming hatchback is the familiar face of the species. While most hybrids, Prius included, focus on fuel-efficiency, McLaren Automotive does things differently. Back in 2013, the trailblazing P1 used batteries and an electric motor to eliminate lag from its twin-turbo V8 – and increase output to a stonking 916hp. Alongside the LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder, it was one of a ‘Holy Trinity’ of hybrid hypercars that raised the bar for power and perf…