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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 – December 22, 2020

Top Exotic Cars To Buy For Christmas

Stop looking under the tree, the gift you really want can be found on the pages of the world's best car magazine! Exotics of all sizes and nationalities have gathered to celebrate, so your color choices are Red, White, and Green. Tell us which one you prefer in the comments below, and Merry Christmas from all of us at duPont REGISTRY! 2017 Ford GT Shop Now 2019 Koenigsegg Regera Shop Now 2020 Rolls-Royce Dawn Shop Now 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Shop Now 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT Shop Here 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster Shop Here 1995 Ferrari F50 Shop Here 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Shop Here 2020 Lamborghini Urus Shop Here 2020 McLaren 720S Spider Shop Here 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Shop Here 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche Shop Here 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 Shop Here 2020 Drako GTE Shop Here 2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed Shop Here 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo Shop Here 2020 McLaren 720S Spider Shop Here 2016 Ferrari F12tdf Shop Here 2019 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Shop Here 2020 Bentley Continental GT First Edition Shop Here 2013 Lamborghini Aventador Shop Here 2020 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Shop Here 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Shop Here 2021 Bentley Bentayga Shop Here 2020 Bentley Continental GT Shop Here 2018 Audi R8 Shop Here 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Shop Here 1974 Porsche 911 RSR Shop Here 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Shop Here 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Shop Here

By Edward Jones – December 22, 2020

duPont REGISTRY December 2020 Issue Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is here and that means it's time to gather gifts for friends and family. That also means the anxiety that comes along with picking out gifts is also here. For that, we have our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide from the December 2020 issue of duPont REGISTRY. In this guide, we present you with a long list of luxury gear and experiences that would be perfect gifts this holiday season. Check them out in the list below. Get Issue From Us Get Issue From Amazon Watches ULYSSE NARDIN BLAST The White BLAST flying tourbillion from Ulysse Nardin features a color palette straight out of Antarctica: white ceramic, metallic grey, dark blue and beautiful transparency. Reminiscent of icy glaciers, this model features a smooth titanium bezel with dark blue inscriptions mentioning the “Silicium Technology” which beats inside of it.Price: $46,000. | Ulysse-Nardin.com EBERHARD SCAFOGRAF 300 “MCMLIX” EDITION SCAFOGRAF 300 MCMLIX is a tribute to passion, a celebratory edition dedicated to 1959, the birth year of a collection destined to leave its mark. The SCAFOGRAF 300 MCMLIX is an automatic winding mechanical diving watch with a 43 mm steel case, unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, curved sapphire glass and valve enabling the release of helium at 9 o’clock. The all-black dial and ceramic bezel are animated by hands and markers with “vintage” luminescence. The vintage look is enhanced by the brown leather strap. Price: $2,890. | 212-847-1371 | Eberhard1887.com ARNOLD AND SONS TIME PYRAMID The Time Pyramid epitomizes the strengths of Arnold & Son: technical prowess, structural elegance, and a unique marriage of British heritage and modern Swiss watchmaking. Its pyramidal, open worked caliber (A&S8615), with its tourbillon and twin power reserves, is housed within a 44.6 mm 18 karat red gold case. Limited to 28 pieces worldwide. Price: $50,000. | 213-622-1133 | ArnoldandSon.com PORSCHE SPORT CHRONOGRAPH - MARTINI RACING® ETA movement with four jewels. Includes PowerDrive, which increases the hand movement speed to more than 200 Hz. Three part stainless steel casing. Waterproof up to 10 ATM. Milled indentations with separately inlaid design elements in black. Metal dial with MARTINI RACING stripes. Sapphire glass with anti reflection treatment on one side. Rubber band in black with honeycomb structure on the top and tire markings embossed on the underside. Stainless steel pin clasp with ‘PORSCHE’ logo. Diameter: 42mm. Swiss made. shop.PorscheUSA.com HYT FLOW In the FLOW an apparently contradictory combination of liquid and electric light set the scene. Here the imagination is invited to visualize a revolving, apparently never-ending flow down towards the bellows, as a side-aperture welcomes the light emitted by 8 LEDs. The limitlessness of infinity fits neatly into the focus on time’s inevitable transience.Price: $79,000. | HYTwatches.com KING’S LIFE GROUP For the man who thought he had everything. Kings Life Group offers a unique spin on the iconic Rolex Submariner. A Diamond Black Carbon coating and Bespoke color accents will set your wrist apart from the others in the room. Additional models, including the Daytona and GMT, are also available. info@kingslifegroup.com | 857-204-0837 | KingsLifeGroup.com Luxury Lifestyle Gear REGULATOR - LIFE’S ABOUT THE RIDE Power, Performance, and a Legendary Ride that has earned Regulator a reputation as one America’s leading boat builders for 30 years running. Best in class factory-installed Garmin® electronics come standard and new for 2021 – more that half the fleet now comes with Yamaha XTO power options.Price varies model to model. | RegulatorMarine.com SWISSTRAX RIBTRAX PRO GARAGE FLOORING Transform your garage into your own private showroom or the man cave of your dreams. Our Swiss-engineered, American-made modular flooring takes garage design to a new level. The juxtaposed diagonal lines of our Ribtrax Pro create a sense of dynamic movement and freedom that truly brings space to life. Mix and match colors to create your ideal design. 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The top is fitted with beveled glass viewing panel and superb quadrant hinges. All interior surfaces are lined in rich suede. Multiple layers of high gloss polyester lacquer enrich the finished case which is available in two different wood materials.Price: $696. - $1,995. | 800-800-4436 | Orbita.com PININFARINA SPACE Entirely made of magnesium, an ultralight material with high mechanical performance, Pininfarina Space is designed for writing in microgravity conditions. The Writing tool was given and used by the crew of the International Space Station(ISS) during the last Vitality, Innovation, Technology and Ability (V.I.T.A.) mission. The metal alloy of the tip is forged with ETHERGRAF® and writes by oxidation, microscopically scratching paper and leaving a light but precise mark. Price approx.: $200,000.store.Pininfarina.com THE MEDFORD GUY Man’s oldest tool, never so beautiful. From everyday carry to sophisticated custom carry we have you covered. 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By Andrew Nabors – December 21, 2020

Inside RM Sotheby's Car Collection

As the premier auction house for historic exotics, here is a rare opportunity to see inside the RM Sotheby's car collection. Much like us, their focus is not on millions of cars, but cars worth millions. As such, an Alfa Romeo Zagato is front and center. Two Shelby Cobras offer unique luster, as one is copper and the other is bronze. The time involved in hammering each panel makes them priceless. Offering storage for their VIP clients, a Ferrari 250GT convertible patiently waits for its owner. Just like us, everything is for sale. Tell us your favorite in this collection and click the link below to browse their auction lineup. View Inventory At RM Sotheby's " width="680">

By Andrew Nabors – December 15, 2020

Best 2021 Luxury SUVs For Sale

A rising tide raises all ships, and so too the availability of premium family transportation. To summarize the year in terms of offers and incentives we have compiled the best 2021 luxury SUVs for sale. An office pole combined with inquiries from our fans has resulted in this list. It is our hope that this data is useful for you when it comes to decision making, so we have included the average MSRP for reference. Jaguar F-Pace SVR Average MSRP: $108,410 By far the most competent in the corners, Jaguar spent a fortune developing the suspension of the F-Pace. Instead of airbags, you will have beefy wishbones upfront and their "Integral Link" system mounted to its own rear subframe. Their goal was to optimize the contact patch in any situation, so your F-Pace will allow you to expand your driving abilities without sacrificing ride quality or the civility you would expect from Jaguar. Browse F-Pace For Sale BMW Alpina XB7 Average MSRP: $ 155,900 In order to offer the ultimate driving machine, BMW engineers worked with Alpina to design 23" forged wheels. As the ultimate example of the X7, it is loaded with hand-stitched leather and all of the engineering perfection you would expect from their M Performance division. Browse X7 For Sale Bentayga Speed Average MSRP: $245,500 Bentley's first SUV has been a hit around the world, so they decided to make it even hotter. Turning up the boost on their bulletproof W12 engine has yielded 626 horsepower and a top speed of 190 mph. Browse Bentayga For Sale Maserati Levante Trofeo Average MSRP: $ 155,490 Maserati had a goal of removing any outside disturbances from the driving experience. The Trofeo is very well insulated from sound and heat, with a supple (if not floaty) ride. It is the only SUV to offer a Ferrari V8, and the torque delivery has been smoothed to offer consistent acceleration without peaks or turbo lag. Browse Levante For Sale Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Average MSRP: $192,240 Perhaps the most popular entry on this list, Porsche recently celebrated 1,000,000 examples of the Cayenne. In order to appeal to the largest demographic, the Cayenne can be had with V6, V8, and hybrid power, and in coupe and SUV bodies. Browse Cayenne For Sale Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Average MSRP: $96,145 Bigger isn't always better, so the engineers at Alfa Romeo decided to do more with less. The Stelvio offers room for a family without the bloat that seems to be endemic with its competitors. This allows it to claim 0.94g on the skidpad and offer V8 performance from a V6. Browse Stelvio For Sale Lamborghini Urus Average MSRP: $218,009 The home of the Raging Bull has never played by the rules. That's why the Urus is edgy and unashamed, yet it holds true to all the luxury and amenity you would expect from Lamborghini. Before the cute and cuddly SUVs go to sleep, they check under their bed for the Urus. Browse Urus For Sale Aston Martin DBX Average MSRP: $ 179,986 Usually, the introduction of an SUV would signal the adoption of the latest mass-production methods. Because they build each example by hand, Aston-Martin is able to offer unmatched quality across their lineup. The drivetrain and electronics are supplied by Mercedes-AMG to offer the best in German and English cooperation. Browse DBX For Sale Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography by Overfinch Average MSRP: $225,990 Only one brand has been trusted with transforming Land Rovers into the world's most opulent transportation. Overfinch uses carbon fiber, leather, and unmatched craftsmanship to offer an experience you won't find anywhere else. Built in the finest old-world traditions, their Holland & Holland editions are coveted by celebrities and athletes. Browse Overfinch For Sale Cadillac Escalade Average MSRP: $76,195 Now celebrating its 21st birthday, the Escalade enters its fifth generation with an optional diesel engine. Rated at 27 mpg on the highway, it outshines all other full-size SUVs. The gas engine is shared with the Camaro SS, offering 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, and you will forget about it when Super Cruise hands-free driving takes over. Browse Escalade For Sale Audi RS Q8 Average MSRP: $114,500 With great power comes great responsibility. Nobody will assume you are packing 591 horsepower and the same amount of torque. Sleeper status achieved! Everyone needs the ability to tow 8,000 lbs and reach 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The B&O Audio system is $4,900, but it includes 23 speakers at 1,920 watts each. Browse Q8 For Sale Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Average MSRP: $330,000 The first SUV from the House of Rolls-Royce, Cullinan rides high on a new aluminum spaceframe. Unlike all the others on this list, Cullinan does not pretend to be sporty or trail ready. Instead, it is the most comfortable and quiet conveyance you will encounter. It is named for a diamond, but not just any. Cullinan is the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, and it resides in the scepter of Queen Elizabeth II. Browse Cullinan For Sale Mercedes-Benz G-Class Average MSRP: $131,750 The oldest member of the list needs no introduction. In production since 1979, the Gelandewagen literally translates as overland wagon. You will have three locking differentials and a twin-turbo V8 with incredible safety and utility. Because it retains a body-on-frame construction, every G-Wagen is strong enough for military service around the world. Browse G-Class For Sale

By Alyssa Mammano – December 11, 2020

Trophy Home Built by Wilt Chamberlain Listed for $15 Million

As Wilt Chamberlain and his architect, David Tenneson Rich, stood at the site of a former Cold War missile launch in a secluded hilltop lot, Rich drew a square, a circle and a triangle in the dirt. He asked Wilt, "Which one feels right to you?" Wilt stepped inside the triangle and immediately felt comfortable, so the story goes. And so, a triangle trophy home that would come to be known Ursa Major was constructed. The angled home built of concrete, steel and stone is surrounded by water elements and stretches 40 feet tall in its great room. The entrance parallels the grand scale and geometric shape with a 14-foot-tall, one-ton triangular front door. Its Brutalism style architecture takes inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright and the world travels of Lakers legend, Wilt Chamberlain. The Ursa Major moniker hails from Chamberlain, himself, who is nicknamed the Big Dipper because the seven-foot-one center has to dip his head when he walks through average-height doorways. He wanted the home to feel comfortable for friends of all heights. Even with its grand scale, the home's Redwood touches, wood-burning fireplace and sunken living room make it feel warm and inviting. The estate boasts six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and a total 9,395 square feet of living space. It has had multiple owners since its construction in the early 1970s, and has undergone several renovations. Set on 2.5 acres, there are also two motor courts that can accommodate up to ten vehicles. The expansive pool's immense size would no longer be able to be built under today's current codes. Ursa Major is a mansion that defies comparison and cannot be duplicated. 15216 Antelo Place in Bel Air is listed with Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland for $14.9 million. View Listing Photography via Hilton & Hyland and Realtor.com

By Andrew Nabors – December 10, 2020

2021 Polaris Slingshot AutoDrive Offers Unprecedented Ame...

The hottest name in 3-wheel motorsports has something we know you'll enjoy. If you want a relaxing experience without compromise, the 2021 Polaris Slingshot AutoDrive offers unprecedented amenities. While the chassis was revised last year, the new AutoDrive transmission incorporates paddle shifters for more excitement. Shifts are quicker and smoother to offer more confidence and smiles per gallon. A new hill-hold feature takes the hassles out of city driving so you can focus on staying connected. The audio is handled by Rockford-Fosgate with 1000watt speaker pods. Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth are a first for the segment, as is the XKGlow interior lighting that flashes to the music. Those who want a manual transmission will save $3,000, with prices starting at $19,999. " width="680">

By Andrew Nabors – December 08, 2020

2021 Bugatti Bolide: Beauty In The Details

It might seem easy to stuff a giant engine in a light car while overlooking the minutia. But in the case of the Bugatti Bolide, beauty is in the details. Their latest press release stresses the notion that this car is not a rendering. Inspired by 1,850 horsepower, the team needed a clean-sheet design. Reversing the formula from their previous efforts, this car was designed around the drivetrain. 2021 Bugatti Bolide: A Designer’s Perspective Starting with carbon fiber, a new monococque was shaped in 3D to minimize waste. Wherever high-strength connections were needed, titanium cut and machined to remove any extra metal. Every fastener, bracket, and hose clamp was optimized for strength and weight. This attention to detail is not inexpensive, and that is why lesser auotomakers can not and will not offer cars of this caliber. With a curb weight of 2,734 lbs, the Bolide laps Le Mans in 5:23.1 and the 'Ring in 5:23.1 in simulation, so stay with us as these times become a reality. Browse Bugatti For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – December 04, 2020

Lamborghini Celebrates 30 Years Of The Diablo

Perhaps Tractors and Wine are the secret to a happy life. By 1985, Ferrucio Lamborghini had retired from building supercars, confident that Chief Engineer Horacio Pagani and Test Driver Valentino Balboni would carry on where he left off. Since the Countach had been in production for 13 years, work began on something all new. January of 1990 saw the debut of the most "90's" car of all time, so today Lamborghini celebrates 30 years of the Diablo. Top 10 Reasons Why You Need A Lamborghini Diablo As the Countach prepared to celebrate the brand's 25th anniversary, Mr. Pagani began to introduce carbon fiber body panels in 1988. His goal was for the Diablo to be the world's first carbon fiber supercar, but the recession of '88 hit Italy very hard. Another Italian executive saw an aoportunity to expand his portfolio, Chrysler assumed control with Lee Iaccoca at the helm. While the Diablo's lines were already finalized, Chrysler goons decided to water-down Gandini's styling. Carbon fiber was also relegated to exterior panels and interior trim. Nevertheless, the Diablo introduced a new Lamborghini buyer to such luxuries as power windows, A/C that works in South Florida, All Wheel Drive, and aerodynamics. Lamborghini Diablo Specs, Price, Review and Photos Looking back, the Diablo was the perfect car to bridge the gap between the Pagani era and Audi, who began taking over in the late '90s. What other car could have existed between the Countach and the Murcielago? What other V12-powered six-speed Raging Bull was on your bedroom poster? The Diablo is comfortable, fun, and as reliable as a battleship. After ample opportunities behind the wheel, I wouldn't swap seats with anyone. Maintenance can be done in your driveway and parts are plentiful. Click the button to find yours and then tell us your favorite Diablo story in the comments below. Browse Lamborghini Diablo For Sale

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By Andrew Nabors – December 03, 2020

How GTO Engineering Rebuilt The Ferrari Aftermarket

Perhaps one of the greatest sounds of all time is a Columbo V12 screaming to redline. Owners of such masterpieces are reticent to push such classics as they were intended due to lack of replacement parts, so this is how GTO Engineering rebuilt the Ferrari aftermarket. https://vimeo.com/485856649/9f2733adc8 Restoring the classic Italians of yesteryear is an arduous task. Not only are original and replacement parts hard to find, they likely need countless hours of restoration themselves. Enter Mark Lyon. After restoring several cars for the world's most famous dealers, he decided it would be easier to use the latest in technology to build new versions of old parts. While hinges and trim are easy enough, he and his team decided to take on the hardest challenge first: The iconic Columbo V12 engine. Using the latest in 3D printing, CAD and CAM technology, you too can partake of classic looking parts with modern attention to detail. Perhaps the best way is to experience one of their 250 GTO Recreations, which are only sold through Manhattan Motorcars. Click the button below to learn more and stay with us for all your classic Ferrari news. View Listing

By Andrew Nabors – December 02, 2020

Pininfarina Battista Prototypes Tested At Nardò

Moving from concept to reality is the hardest part of any new car. With nearly 1,700 lb-ft of torque, the Pininfarina Battista prototypes tested at Nardò show us the electric future of the hypercar. In a press release last night, the famous Italian automaker announced a strenuous series of evaluations for the torque vectoring software and vehicle dynamics for each driving mode. Pininfarina Battista Anniversario Keeps You Connected Around The World Chief Product and Engineering Officer, Paolo Dellachà says: “This test is an exciting moment for our clients and the team at Automobili Pininfarina as we complete another phase In the development of the most powerful Italian sports car ever made. We have undertaken extensive development using advanced simulation technology, and we can now fine-tune the calibration of Battista’s bespoke chassis and pioneering four-motor torque vectoring system on road and track.” Details like tire wear, brake performance, and high-speed stability are all being finalized in order to have a flawless debut. Because the Battista will be a reference point for all competitors to follow, stay with us for all your Pininfarina news. " width="680">

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