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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Andrew Nabors – March 02, 2020

Most Outrageous Trucks For Sale: February 2020

While we are preparing to celebrate 35 years of selling exotic cars, we know that almost every exotic car owner has, or has had a truck. Since the modern luxury pickup appeals to everyone, lets look at the most outrageous trucks for sale in February 2020. Browse All Trucks For Sale 2020 Hennessey Gladiator Maximus New 6.2L Supercharged Hellcat V8 Ported Supercharger With Both Pulley Upgrades: 1,000 Horsepower Dana 60 Lockers With 4.88 Gears 8-Lug 20" Wheels 1 Of Only 24 Built View Price & Specs 2019 Hennessey VelociRaptor 6x6 Hennesey Turbos & Intercooler: 600+ Horsepower Three Locking Differentials B&O Surround Sound 1,200 Lbs Bed Payload Capacity View Price & Specs 2019 Harley-Davidson Supercharged F-150 700+ Horsepower Supercharger Powdercoated in HD Orange "Fatboy" Style Wheels Limited Edition Number Plate Fox Racing Suspension View Price & Specs 2019 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Baja Offroad Innov8 G400 Beadlock With CNC Caps - $5,940 BFG KR2 37'' All Around Plus 2 Spares Mounted - $3,890 PRG Upper Control Arms, Lower Control Arms, Spindles, Tie Rods - $6,325 RCV Axles - $3,075 View Price & Specs 2020 Hennessey VelociRaptor V8 758 Horsepower @ 7,000 RPM (570 RWHP) 0-60: 4.1s 1/4 Mile: 12.2 @ 115 MPH 2.9L Supercharger View Price & Specs 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Art Morrison GT Sport Chassis 650 Horsepower Chevy LT4 Crate Engine 8-Speed Automatic Strange 9" Rear With 4-link View Price & Specs 2019 Ford F-250 Powerstroke Transformer SEMA Best In Show Winner As Seen On 2 Episodes of "Twin Turbos" on Discovery Microsoft Scanned Every Detail Into Forza Racing on Xbox One View Price & Specs 2019 Saleen Black Label XR Fox Racing Suspension 13.8" Brakes 2.5" Coil-Over Shocks 17x8.5" Wheels & General Tire Grabber X3 33x12.50 Saleen Supercharged V8: 700 HP & 600 Lb-Ft Of Torque View Price & Specs 2019 Shelby Super Snake F-150 Ram Air Super Snake Hood 20" Wheels With BFG K02 35-12.50 Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop/Go Fox Racing Suspension View Price & Specs 2020 Shelby Baja Raptor 525 Horsepower & 610 Lb-ft Of Torque Bed Mounted Chase Rack With Dual Spare Mounts Shelby Intercooler, Intake & Exhaust Fox/Shelby 3" Shocks With Ford Live Valve Controllers View Price & Specs 1994 Land Rover Defender 110 SPECTRE James Bond Edition 200 Tdi Engine Restored In the U.S. Clear Texas Title View Price & Specs 2020 Shelby Baja Raptor 525 Horsepower & 610 Lb-ft Of Torque Bed Mounted Chase Rack With Dual Spare Mounts Shelby Intercooler, Intake & Exhaust Fox/Shelby 3" Shocks With Ford Live Valve Controllers View Price & Specs 1950 Dodge Power Wagon 3 Year Frame Off Restoration 12V Cummins Diesel, 5-Speed Manual, Rebuilt Transfer Case White Oak Bed & 20" Wheels View Price & Specs 2018 Shelby Baja Raptor 525 Horsepower & 610 Lb-ft Of Torque Bed Mounted Chase Rack With Dual Spare Mounts Shelby Intercooler, Intake & Exhaust Fox/Shelby 3" Shocks With Ford Live Valve Controllers View Price & Specs

By P.A. Remmell – October 26, 2019

Hummer H1 Price, Specs, Photos, & Review

First Hummer H1 It's 1990. The stage is set: a caravan slouches toward Baghdad. Cue Operation Desert Storm, the first war to bring America's military might live, via television, right into our living rooms. Hummer H1 History One of the stars of that first Gulf War was the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or the M998 Humvee), manufactured by AM General in the 1980s for military use. It can climb over 22-inch high obstacles, haul itself up steep grades (as much as 60%) and rumble through water as deep as 30”. When Did The Hummer H1 Come Out? The Hummer H1 came out in 1992 for the civilian market. After watching it tear through Iraq, Arnold Schwarzenegger began a national petition for a street-legal version. After much debate, AM General acquiesced. General Motors purchased the brand in 1998 and added a 2nd production line at the plant. Hummer H1 Alpha Around 2001, GM began to plan the 2nd generation Hummer H1. Starting with the engine, the old Detroit 6.5 had to go. The new Duramax 6.6 is larger, wider, and taller. This required a 2" body lift, and the entire frame was changed to thicker, high-strength steel. It offered 300 Horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, so the differential gearing was increased accordingly. The number of changes made it essentially a new model. The H1 Alpha was introduced for 2006, but only 729 examples were built before GM discontinued the H1 program. Production ceased on the civilian Hummer H1 in 2006, with AM General continuing to build them for our Armed Forces. The H1 Alpha changes were made in 2005, so there is no '05 model year. The Hummer H1 production years are 1992 to 2004, and 2006 was the end of the line Hummer H1 Models The Hummer H1 is technically a pickup truck/SUV and comes in a 2-door soft top, 4-door hard-top SUV, 4-door soft top, and a slant-back version. There is also a 2-door pickup truck that can hold machine guns, rocket launchers, radar, or troops. Hummer H1 Engine There are actually five different engine types available: a 6.2 and 6.5-liter Detroit Diesel V8, a 5.7-liter Chevrolet V8, & a 6.6-liter turbo DuraMAX Diesel V8. Transmission choices include a GM TH400/3L80 3-speed automatic, a GM 4L80-E 4-speed automatic, an Allison 1000 5-speed automatic and Allison 1000 6-speed automatic. Hummer H1 Ground Clearance These vehicles were neither built for comfort nor for speed, but who needs that when you have what is essentially a Jeep on steroids? With 16” of ground clearance the Hummer H1 can climb stairs. It has a Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) that allows the driver to increase or decrease the amount of air to the tires. This helps to get the optimum footprint for climbing over objects and inboard brakes and portal gears, as well as intake snorkels tucked up high for protection behind a tubular, reinforcedundercarriage. Sports Cars For Sale Hummer H1 Specs Price: $60,000 Engine: Detroit Diesel 6.2, 6.5, or Duramax 6.6 Transmission: Chevrolet TH400, or 4L80E Horsepower: 215 hp Torque: 440 lb-ft 0-60: 12 seconds 1/4 Mile: 18.3 seconds Top Speed: 96 mph Hummer H1 Tires The Hummer H1 has a generous 130” wide wheelbase and runs on aggressive tires. The 2-piece steel wheels include magnesium-aluminum alloy inserts for run-flat ability. The stock tire size is 37x12.5x16.5, and most aftermarket wheels do not have the CTIS ability. The Hummer H1 top speed is limited to 96 mph to protect the heavy-duty axles. Hummer H1 Price A daily-driven Hummer H1 price usually starts around $60,000. Expect to pay over $100,000 for low mileage examples and older models. The real treat is the 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha. They are changing hands for over $300,000, even in used condition. Hummer H1 Weight Considering the Hummer H1 is one of the widest street-legal SUVs, it is heavy. Considering it was engineered to handle a cannon, missiles, troops, and body armor, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is 10,300 lbs. The diesel engine alone is a major contributor, so it is needless to say it is not a light ride. View All Hummer For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – August 29, 2019

Top 10 New Cars of 2019

We are one week away from the IAA (Frankfurt Auto Show), and we know there will probably be a few wild cars revealed. Nevertheless, 2019 has seen some heavy hitters and incredible performance machines unveiled. So as we prepare for a Labor Day Hurricane, here are our top 10 favorite unveilings of 2019. Porsche 911 While looks have only changed slightly, the 2020 Porsche Carrera is the introduction of the 8th Generation Porsche 911. The 2019 cars are the last of the 991.2 chassis, and it has been succeeded by the 992 chassis. So far, the Carrera, Carrera S, and Carrera 4S are available, and the progression to Targa, GTS, Turbo will ultimately yield the return of the GT2 and GT3 series. Well done Porsche! Learn More Ferrari SF90 The LaFerrari was their first foray into hybrid power, but it was a very limited production. With that experience under their belt, the SF90 Stradale will be Ferrari's first series-production hybrid. Click the link below to learn more about Ferrari's most powerful car ever offered. Learn More Mustang Shelby GT500 If you are noticing a theme, most of these cars are the most powerful models ever offered by their manufacturers. Nothing represents the power and expertise of the Ford Motor Company better than this beastly collaboration with Shelby American. Learn More Corvette Six decades in the making, Corvette has finally gone mid-engine. Zora Duntov was the first Corvette Chief Engineer, and a Porsche Werks Driver. He pleaded with GM to let him build a mid-engine Corvette, but the computers necessary to keep the average driver safe didn't exist. Now Chevrolet has taken on the world for under $60,000. Learn More Drako GTE Drako Motors is a new venture based in Silicon Valley. Their claim is that the GTE is the "most powerful GT car ever made." It has four electric motors and the ability to turn off the fronts if you want a perfect drift machine. Learn More Bugatti Centodieci You can't deny the power and styling of the Bugatti EB110. That's why this car is an homage to the hottest car of the 90's. The price might surprise you! Learn More Pagani Huayra BC Roadster Benny Caiola encouraged his friend Horacio Pagani to pursue his dreams. Their friendship allowed Benny to purchase the first production Pagani, so their latest roadster was named in his honor. Learn More Pininfarina Battista Battery technology is advancing at a lightning pace, so this gorgeous Italian-German collaboration might be the most powerful production car ever offered. Learn More Lotus Evija Lotus builds electric cars? They do now! This masterpiece also has a massive battery and four electric motors, and it might beat the Pininfarina (at least on paper). Learn More Koenigsegg Jesko Christian von Koenigsegg and his team went back to the drawing board in their quest for 300 mph. What emerged is longer and wider than the Agera, and it has the world's first 8-clutch transmission. Every aspect is nearly unbelievable, so he named it after his father. Learn More These 10 cars represent a fraction of what you will find in our 2020 Exotic Car Buyer's Guide, so stay with us as we countdown the days until it is released.

By Andrew Nabors – July 02, 2019

Top 7 American Cars for Independence Day 2019

Thirteen rebellious British colonies had to endure 7 years of war to secure their freedom. Delegates met in Philadelphia during the first week of July 1776 to formally announce our cause to the world, and this Thursday will mark 243 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. In a letter to his wife, Founding Father John Adams said our "day of deliverance should be celebrated with games, sports, guns, bells, and bonfires from one end of the continent to the other." We think he would have included fancy carriages also, but peacetime was still 7 years away. So here are our Top 7 American Cars for Independence Day 2019. Corvette (c) General Motors This will be the most significant year in the history of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 8th generation model will be unveiled in two weeks, and it will be a mid-engine monster. If you prefer to have your engine in front of you, click the link below for great deals on the final examples of the C7. View Listings Challenger Hellcat (c) Fiat-Chrysler If you missed out on the limited run of the Dodge Demon, the latest Challenger Hellcat Redeye has 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque. Light the fuse on the rocket and you will have consistent 10-second quarter-mile times. It is loaded with features no other car offers. Torque Reserve, Power Chiller, After-Run Chiller, and a Line Lock from the factory...You won't find them anywhere else. View Listings Cadillac CTS-V (c) General Motors Like many legendary superheroes, the CTS-V is going out on top. What began as a wild project on 2004 will come to an end later this year. Being a low-volume model has already made them immortalized as the car that saved a brand. Nothing beats a comfortable sedan with a supercharged Corvette Z06 V8 under the hood. View Listings Viper (c) Fiat-Chrysler Ok, this one might draw some criticism as it has been discontinued, again. Nevertheless, the Dodge/SRT Viper was and is an American assertion of power. It was the last collaboration between Lee Iaccoca and Carroll Shelby, and the V10 engine traces its legacy back to the legendary 440 Magnum. If you need an automatic transmission, look somewhere else! View Listings Mustang (c) Ford Motor Company If you have never seen the iconic chase scene from the movie Bullitt, it proved the potency of Ford's Big Block engine in the lightweight Mustang. With all the history of SVT, SVO, Cobras and the Mustang GT, the 2019 Mustang Bullitt offers 480 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque from the 5.0L V8. Not only is it more powerful than the Big Block cars, it offers 24 mpg and a six-speed stick. View Listings Camaro (c) General Motors Big news for Camaro Comrades comes in the form of a new trim level. The 2020 Camaro LT1 is named after its 6.2L V8, and it offers V6 looks with 455 lb-ft and horsepower. Rear Brembo brakes, Bose audio, and the premium touchscreen are not available. It is also the first V8 Camaro to offer a non-staggered tire setup (20"x8.5" at all corners) since 2002. The best feature is the price of $34,995. That makes it cheaper than what I paid for my new 2002 Camaro SS, eighteen years of inflation stings a little! View Listings Ford GT (c) Ford Motor Company The goal of the Ford GT was to build a world-class supercar and win LeMans. A secret program developed a carbon fiber masterpiece with two suspension systems at each corner. Powered by a 3.5L twin turbo V6, it uses less weight and more grip to dominate on the world stage. View Listings Regardless of what you drive, do it without drinking and remember that firework debris will destroy your clear coat. Have a happy & safe 4th of July from all of us at the duPont REGISTRY!

By Andrew Nabors – June 20, 2019

7 Stunning Convertibles for Summer 2019

Friday is the first day of Summer, and it will offer the longest daylight of the year. Pagans of the Earth will be celebrating at ancient sites, so that means they won't be bothering your local exotic car dealer. On Saturday, the sun begins moving south again, and we lose a few seconds of daylight. This precious commodity shouldn't be wasted, so we have seven stunning convertibles for Summer 2019. Ferrari 488 Spider Ferrari 488 Spider Specs, Price, Photos & Review While Ferrari did build a few examples of the LaFerrari Aperta, the 488 Spider is a little more attainable. It also makes for a great daily driver, capable of 22 mpg on the highway. A 3.9L V8 and twin turbos combine to make 660 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque. View Listings Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Specs No two letters mean more to Lamborghini fans. SV is the abbreviation for Super Veloce, or Super Fast in English. The Aventador is not slow by any means, but they found more power and better aerodynamics in this limited edition model. A screaming 6.5L V12 sends 730 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque to all wheels. Rear wheel steering offers incredible maneuvering and amazing grip. View Listings McLaren 570S Spider McLaren 570S Spider: Price, Specs & Review Before we plan an event, I always hope to get seat time in a 570S Spider. The Sports Series suspension and exposed carbon fiber are the best features anyone could ask for. With a dry weight of 2,996 lbs, it punches above its weight class thanks to 562 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. View Listings Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Cabriolet Image by PorscheExchange Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Specs, Price & Review Because each Exclusive Series is built by hand, everything is perfect. The seats are stitched by hand, and the white gold badges are cast and painted by a Goldsmith. Even the carbon fiber wheels are assembled by a dedicated team, and they receive 607 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. All Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Steering is standard, as is every other Porsche 911 performance and luxury option. Only 50 convertibles were built for the U.S., so this needs to be the centerpiece of your collection. View Listings Audi R8 Spyder Audi R8 V10 Plus Specs, Price, Photos & Review Not only does it look amazing, it shares the same beating heart of the Lamborghini Huracan. A few first-generation Spyders were built with six-speed sticks, so do your part and save the manuals. The 2020 model offers 610 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque to all wheels. A 5-layer cloth top is well insulated against sound and heat, and the R8 is one of the most reliable exotics ever built. view Listings Bentley Continental GT 2019 Continental GT Bentley Continental GT: Price, Specs, Review & Photo It has been a long time since Bentley delivered an all-new Continental GT. The wait was worth it because this stunner includes 48V active body control coupled to the smoothest suspension on the road. The engine is an all-new 6.0L twin turbo W12 sends 626 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque to all wheels. Because it can disable multiple cylinders, it is rated at 23.9 mpg on the highway. View Listings Rolls-Royce Dawn Dawn Black Badge Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge Specs, Price, Photos & Review A brand that needs no introduction, the Dawn is a perfect combination of wood, polished metal, carbon fiber, and dual umbrellas. Technology and power are supplied by their owners at BMW, and the twin-turbo V12 is good for 563 horsepower and 605 lb-ft of torque. View Listings Tell us your favorite convertible in the comments below, and stay with us for all your exotic car updates!

By Andrew Nabors – June 13, 2019

2019 Father's Day Gift Guide

No two dads are the same, and yes we're including identical twins. That's because driving is a passion that evolves unto itself. For that reason, we have combed our recent issues to give you the best options for your old man. Without further adieu, here is our 2019 Father's Day Gift Guide. Hypercar Dad If price is no object, give him the best of hybrid technology and forced induction. The McLaren P1 offers almost 30 miles of electric range, along with 903 horsepower and 723 horsepower to the rear wheels. The Porsche 918 Spyder also uses a twin turbo V8 along with an electric motor powering the front wheels. Combined output is 887 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque. If Dad deserves a V12, the LaFerrari combines their most powerful twelve-cylinder to send 950 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Browse Hypercars For Sale Luxury Dad Thanks to the booming economy, his portfolio has never been better. He has never changed his formula to win Monopoly: Buy all the cheapest properties, build as much as possible, and make money from every other player. That is why he deserves a new Rolls-Royce Phantom. As the 8th generation of their masterpiece, it has abandoned the ancient steel body-on-frame. Instead, it is an aluminum space frame with cast & extruded intersections. It is strong, light and stiff, and the ride will amaze you. Twin stereoscopic cameras scan the road ahead and make instant changes to the suspension. Your tires will move, but a counteraction by the other 3 corners negates any motion transfer to the cockpit. Browse Rolls Royce Phantom For Sale Doomsday Dad: Everybody knows one. They have enough food and batteries to last several months in the bunker. He does all transactions in cash and stores precious metals instead of Federal Reserve Notes. Only the best preppers have an armored ride that is ready for anything, so your dad needs a Terradyne Gurkha. These beasts can be ordered with Nuclear/Boilogic air filtration, and since it is based on a 2-ton Ford Powerstroke Diesel, you can easily run it on vegetable oil. Browse Terradyne Gurkhas For Sale Disco Dad Did your dad force you to watch Soul Train reruns on UHF. Are most of your home movies on Betamax? Disco Dad rejects modern technology in favor of traditional power. The only car he always wanted, the best of both worlds, the DeTomasso Pantera. (C) Norm Norton Dad worked at the local Ford dealer when the Pantera arrived, and he has been forever in awe of the mid-mounted Big Block. This Italian classic outperforms many modern cars, and they won't break the bank. Browse DeTomasso Pantera For Sale Motorcycle Dad If he enjoys cruising on two wheels, we suggest the Nostalgia by Nmoto. Our friends in Miami have created a modern example on the stunning BMW R7 Concept. Lauded as the most beautiful motorcycle concept when it was unveiled in 1934, BMW said it was too futuristic and expensive to build. Now with the help of artists and fabricators, Nmoto uses over 900 hand-made parts to build a new R7. It is based on a 2020 BMW R9T, and it sacrifices none of the late-model BMW engineerings. Each one is made to order, so click the link below to get in line. Contact Nmoto Here The last three images are of an All-American V-Twin. Confederate Motorcycles has been advertising in our magazine since the mid-90s, and not even Hurricane Katrina could stop these artists. Their canvas is anodized aluminum and their chisels are the latest in 7-axis CNC tools. Each model is built to order, and they are instant collectibles. Browse Confederate Motorcycles Here Off-Road 4x4 Outdoors Dad Do your memories include camping, fly fishing, and the occasional canoe portage? If you and the old man need to get back to basics, we recommend a Hennessey Performance V8 Velociraptor. John Hennessey and team remove the EcoBoost V6 from a new Ford Raptor, and replace it with a proper engine. In its place is a new 5.0L Coyote V8 and a 2.9L Whipple Charger. It makes 758 horsepower on only 7 lbs of boost, and it offers consistent quarter-mile times in the low 12s. Check Out The Rock's VelociRaptor V8! Sports Car Dad He is an engineer who needs to know the torsional strength of the chassis around him. He understands that dual-clutch transmissions are elegant, but not worth 200 lbs of weight. His weekend goals are to carve corners without the complexity of turbos or AWD. The only logical answer is the Porsche 911 GT3. It makes 500 horsepower from a naturally aspirated 4.0L flat six, with a perfect six-speed manual transmission. His only choice will be the 911 GT3 or its clandestine cousin. The 911 GT3 Touring is the same car in a Carrera body, so it is the ultimate sleeper on the streets. Find Your Porsche 911 GT3 Here SUV Dad Even though your parents might have an empty nest, they will not relinquish the ability to drive a full-size family hauler. We all know that SUV sales are hot, so we have two choices depending on his tastes. The first is from our friends at Overfinch. Starting with a fully-loaded Range Rover, their artisans make it truly your own. Only the finest in wood, leather, and machined metals make it the most luxurious SUV on the market. Or if he prefers the classic look of the Mercedes-Benz G Wagen, allow us to show you the new Mercedes-AMG G63. It has three locking differentials to send 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque to any terrain. Independent suspension replaces the old solid axles, so it is the most comfortable G Wagen ever produced. Browse AMG G63 For Sale Browse Overfinch North America Does your father fall into any of these categories? Tell us your favorite example in the comments below!

By Andrew Nabors – February 27, 2019

2019 Exotic Car Industry Updates

It is almost March, and we have already have news you need to know. Our intention is to revisit this post throughout to note the changes made by exotic automakers. Here are our 2019 exotic car industry updates, so tell us what they mean to you in the comments below. Bugatti Veyron Gearbox Transmission Tribulation BMW has made it known that dual-clutch transmissions will be replaced by traditional automatics across their lineup. Innovations in automatic technology have resulted in a bulletproof 10-speed co-developed by Ford and GM. It can be found everywhere from the Raptor to the Camaro ZL1 1LE. Meanwhile, the 2020 Shelby GT500 has a 7-speed DCT as its only option, making it the first GT500 to not offer a manual option. The GT350 carries on with a six-speed stick for now. You Can't Run With This Bull Lamborghini asked their Squadra Corse racing department to build their dream car. It resulted in the SC18. They took the best aerodynamic elements of the Huracan GT3 EVO and added them to an Aventador SVJ. Perhaps it is a styling exercise to envision the Aventador's successor, so we applaud their efforts. David Lee's Dino Dino Is Coming Soon Walk into your Ferrari dealer and try to order a 488 GTB, or 488 Spider. Maranello is not accepting new orders because something new is on the horizon. One of Sergio Marchionne's final comments was on the return of the Dino: "not a question of if but when.” A small twin-turbo V6 sports car with an affordable price. Because the 488 Pista makes more torque than the 812 Superfast, their needs to be more of a gap in performance between them. Bugatti Chiron at Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds Your Tires Cost How Much? Owners of the new Bugatti Chiron are glad it didn't inherit the silly cambered tires introduced on the Veyron. Owners of the Veyron who get a flat are forced to ship all 4 wheels to Molsheim, as the Bugatti factory has the only machine capable of installing them. Bugatti dealers are also happy that the Chiron can be serviced in a normal manner, with several tire options available. It's A Small (Car) World After All Toyota and BMW were both contemplating new sports cars. BMW needed a new Z4 and Toyota was ready to resurrect the Supra. Both cars were going to use turbocharged straight-6 engines while offering incredible handling and a competitive price. So the companies joined up in an epic partnership. The best of both can be seen in each car, so we all win as a result. Maybe this is an indicator of future industry cooperation. A High Mileage Direct Injection Intake Deadly Direct Injection Injecting fuel directly into the cylinder is fine if you are a diesel. What was seen as a technological marvel when introduced, gasoline direct injection does more harm than it is worth. Without fuel flowing through the intake, carbon and soot buildup on the intake valves to the point of emphysema. That's why Ford's EcoBoost has added an additional port injector, and the Corvette ZR1 has followed suit. The Shelby GT500 doesn't even bother with direct injection, hopefully signaling an end to a troubled era. P.S. Wranglers In The Rear View The Jeep Wrangler has been in production since 1941, and Fiat-Chrysler sold 240,032 of them last year! P.P.S. Where is the mid-engine Corvette? https://www.facebook.com/dupontregistryautos/videos/301905157175318/

By Edward Jones – July 25, 2018

Wheels x Wardrobe: SUPERFAST

In the mood to go fast? What about super fast? If you are, then check out the ensemble we've put together down below. It starts off with one of the many Ferrari 812 Superfasts for sale, which is a super fast car that goes over 211 mph. Paired with the car is an outfit that's perfect for someone wanting to go fast. The coup de grâce of the outfit is the Givenchy shirt that has large flames printed on it. It may be a rumor, but I've heard that flames add horsepower to anything which is why this is a perfect fit. Put this all together and you'll have a one-two punch of style and power. Show up and show everyone you mean business. In the word of Guy Fieri: "What you see is what you get with me. There's no show." Ferrari 812 Superfast Shop 812 Superfasts Now Prada Cat-Eye Sunglasses Shop Now Givenchy Blazer Shop Now Givenchy Flame-Patterned Shirt Shop Now Balmain Jeans Shop Now Gucci Bobcat Brixton Loafers Shop Now

By Edward Jones – February 14, 2018

10 Red Hot Exotic Cars for Valentine's Day

Saint Valentine is venerated on this day, so your significant other deserves the best. It is also Ash Wednesday, so if you want to give up something for Lent, sell your car on the world's best automotive website. While you're on there, check out these 10 rides for your Valentine.2015 Ferrari LaFerrari iLusso View Price & Listing 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO Professional Automobile Exchange View Price & Listing 1983 Lamborghini Countach LP 5000S QV Cats Exotics View Price & Listing 2016 Lamborghini Huracan O'Gara Coach La Jolla View Price & Listing 2016 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster Fort Lauderdale Collection View Price & Listing 2017 McLaren 570S Park Place View Price & Listing 2016 McLaren 675LT Ferrari Maserati Fort Lauderdale View Price & Listing 2018 Rolls-Royce Wraith Rolls-Royce of New England View Price & Listing 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Motorcars View Price & Listing 2005 Ford GT Chicago Motorcars View Price & Listing Be safe tonight, don't D&D, and tell someone you love them. Tell us which one of these is your favorite in the comments below.

By Edward Jones – October 03, 2017

Pumpkin Spice Supercars for Sale

October is officially here, and with it comes Halloween and, of course, pumpkin spice. The annual release of the pumpkin spice flavor has become a ritual for many who are obsessed with the fall-time favorite. The pumpkin spice flavor may typically be reserved for foods, but what about supercars?Okay, you're not going to going around licking supercars expecting to taste pumpkin, but there are at least a bunch of orange-colored examples for sale. If you need a car to match your favorite flavor, check out the cars below and click on their buttons to learn more about each. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera View Price 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS View Price 2012 Bugatti Veyron View Price 2016 Aston Martin Vulcan View Price 2017 McLaren 570S View Price 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera View Price 2016 Lamborghini Huracan View Price 2015 McLaren P1 View Price 2013 Lamborghini Aventador View Price 2012 Audi R8 GT View Price

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