Inspired by racing history, the Nichols Cars N1A made a splash at Pebble Beach.
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the grand finale of Monterey Car Week, and there, some of the world’s most incredible cars gather to celebrate automotive history, excellence, luxury, and legacy. However, some of the most interesting participants in the concours include the cars showcased on the Concept Lawn. Located away from the main Concours, the Concept Lawn is meant to showcase the latest and even future vehicles from some of the world’s most prestigious manufacturers.
One of those was the N1A, the first model to emerge from Nichols Cars, which made its US debut on the Concept Lawn. Inspired by the McLaren M1A of the 1960s, the racing-inspired performance car’s first customer builds are already underway. Only 100 customer cars are set to be made, and the first 15 are set to feature the ICON 88 specification, like the one that was on display at Pebble Beach.
Combining vintage-inspired design with purist-focused engineering, ultra-lightweight construction, and modern performance excellence, the Nichols N1A uses Formula One-grade carbon fiber to weigh under a ton, and with a 7.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine derived from the GM LS3, its 650 horsepower mean that its power-to-weight ratio is nearly 700 horsepower per ton.
Sending that power through a manual transmission, the open-top racing-derived car is the perfect blend of cutting-edge performance and vintage-style thrills, and with it making its Stateside debut on the Concept Lawn, the new Nichols N1A brought exclusivity and purist driving excellence to this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
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