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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 – June 25, 2019

JCB Hints at Tractor Top Speed World Record: Over 100 MPH!

Joseph Cyril Bamford wanted to dig the U.K. out of the rubble of WWII. So he rented a 12 'x 15' garage and began building heavy equipment. JCB is one of the largest heavy equipment companies in the world, and his son Anthony has been at the helm since 1975. Pushing your machines to their limits is the best way to advertise, so JCB hints at the tractor world speed limit on Twitter. 103.6 mph! As a fan of motor racing, he owns several vintage Ferrari models and Juan Manuel Fangio's Mercedes-Benz F1 car. It looks as if he and his family are about to shock the world. In case you didn't know, tractor racing is incredibly competitive. Assumedly, this was spurred on by Honda's 150 mph lawnmower. We wish JCB good luck and Godspeed. Tell us what you think of this noble effort in the comments section down below. https://twitter.com/i/status/1142147111242387456 Featured Image Source

By Andrew Nabors – June 25, 2019

McLaren Unveils Stylish new Eyewear

A brand as distinctive as McLaren should offer accessories for all drivers. The only thing better than being seen in a McLaren is seeing the road ahead of you. That's why McLaren has unveiled stylish new eyewear. To make sure they introduced frames in contemporary styles, they partnered with French optical designers at L’Amy Group. Prices range from $323 to $2008, with several colors of Leica sunglass lenses. Also available are clear lenses that your local Optometrist can machine to your prescription. The upper-end models invoke the first use of 3D printed titanium temples and a few examples of drill-mounts lenses. The latter gives the lens a floating look and prevents driving distraction. The press release didn't mention which U.S. retailers will offer them, so take a look at these great deals on the 570S Spider & stay with us for all your McLaren news. Browse McLaren 570S Spider For Sale Related: McLarens, Assemble: $60+ Million Lineup of McLarens Together For The First Time

By Andrew Nabors – June 24, 2019

Ferrari Cavalcade 2019

Everything was normal back in the year 79. Romans were enjoying a nice Summer day until the towns Pompeii and Herculaneum were sent into orbit by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Almost 2,000 years later, the mountain was shaken again. This time it was not by tectonic action, but the Ferrari Cavalcade 2019 from Salerno to Naples. The Amalfi Coast is one of the best drives on the planet, and the Mediterranean climate is perfect for top-down cruising. Theologians and scholars have wondered what became of the Roman people, and here they are. Over 200 collectors from 20 nations came together to celebrate all things, Ferrari. This included everything from a new Portofino to an Enzo several LaFerraris, and a majority of the field included the 488 Spyder and 488 GTB. Click the link below to find a new Ferrari 488 near you, and stay with us for all your Ferrari news. Ferrari 488 Spider For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – June 24, 2019

Audi R8 LMS Wins Nürburgring 2019

It is hard to believe you can walk into any of our Audi dealers and buy a race car. It is true since the Audi R8 LMS won Nürburgring 2019. Manthey Racing led most of the day in their Porsche 911 GT3 R, but they were slapped with a 5-minute penalty with an hour to go. This is what Team Phoenix needed to get their #4 Audi out front and keep it there. Audi Sport and Porsche are corporate cousins, but nothing is more divisive than racing at Germany's most hallowed track. This represents the 5th win for the R8 since 2012, so maybe the balance of performance might be adjusted for next year. Tell us what you thought of the race in the comments below, and click the link to find an R8 near you. Find Your Audi R8 Here " width="680">

By Andrew Nabors – June 21, 2019

2020 Mercedes-Benz New Model Launch Schedule

Do you ever wonder why your Mercedes-Benz dealership is so large? Its because they build more models and variants than any other automaker. When I was your age, AMG was two former Mercedes-Benz engineers who built race motors. Now there are up to three levels of AMG performance. To help clear up the confusion, their latest press release included the 2020 Mercedes-Benz new model launch schedule. Recent and Upcoming 2020 Model Year Launches (subject to change) GLE 350 4MATIC / GLE 450 4MATIC (all-new) Launched Spring 2019 GLE 350 (all-new) Summer 2019 AMG GT Coupe and Roadster (redesign) Summer 2019 AMG GT C Coupe and Roadster (redesign) Summer 2019 AMG GT R Coupe (redesign) Summer 2019 AMG GT R Roadster (all-new) Fall 2019 AMG GT R PRO (all-new) Late 2019 GLE 580 4MATIC (all-new) Late 2019 GLS 450 4MATIC / GLS 580 4MATIC (all-new) Late 2019 GLC 300 / GLC 300 4MATIC SUV & Coupe (redesign) Late 2019 AMG GLC 63 SUV & Coupe (redesign) Late 2019 CLA 250 / CLA 250 4MATIC (all-new) Late 2019 AMG CLA 35 (all-new) Late 2019 AMG CLA 45 (all-new) Late 2019 GLB 250 / GLB 350 4MATIC (all-new) Late 2019 EQC 400 4MATIC (all-new) 2020 AMG A 35 Sedan (all-new) 2020 This is exciting news, so tell us which one you anticipate the most, and stay with us for all your Mercedes-Benz & AMG news.

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 20, 2019

Pininfarina Battista Evolution to be Unveiled in Turin

No matter how much simulation time you have, nothing beats testing a new car in the real world. As such, Paolo Pininfarina asked his team to revise their prototype to increase aerodynamic efficiency. So if you happen to be in Northern Italy this weekend, the Pininfarina Battista Evolution will be unveiled in Turin. While it probably won't carry the Evolution suffix into production, their press release hinted that this is very close to the car that customers will receive. Only 150 cars will be built, with 50 allocated to the U.S. Each one has four electric motors powered by a 120 kWh battery. This allows it to offer a combined 1,900 horsepower and 1,696 lb-ft of torque. The Turin Auto Show starts tomorrow and ends Sunday evening, so stay with us for all your Battista updates. Browse Exotic Cars For Sale Related: Pininfarina Battista to Visit Supercarrooms Miami Pininfarina Battista Details by Top Gear

By Edward Jones – June 18, 2019

Aston Martin Valhalla Announced: AM-RB 003 Gets a Real Name

When the Aston Martin AM-RB 003 was first announced, we knew that it would be getting a name change in the future. Let's face it, AM-RB 003 isn't the most attractive name out there. Want to know what is an attractive name? Valhalla. That's probably why that's the new name of the car. Yes, the Aston Martin Valhalla is coming into the world as the English automaker's latest hypercar. This is also the latest result of a collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies. If you're unfamiliar with Norse mythology, Valhalla translates to "the hall of the fallen," which is found in Asgard (one of the Nine Realms). Norse mythology states that warriors who have fallen in battle are chosen and guided to Valhalla by Valkyries. In Aston Martin's press release announcing the new name, they note that there will be 500 examples of the Valhalla coupe. This is an interesting statement because not only will we be getting a production number like that of the LaFerrari (499), but it hints towards a convertible version. Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda's President and Group Chief Executive Officer, said: "Aston Martin model names always attract a lot of attention. They do so because they invariably capture an emotion or tell a story. In following the Valkyrie we knew the Aston Martin Valhalla needed to make a strong statement of its own, yet also offer continuity and a clear connection. Norse mythology contains such powerful language and rich storytelling it felt only right that the AM-RB 003 should follow the Valkyrie’s theme. For those fortunate enough to own one I’m sure they will recognize and appreciate the name’s connotations of glory and happiness, for there can be few more hallowed places than the driver’s seat of an Aston Martin Valhalla." How many times have you referred to a car's driver seat as "hallowed?" Now that's pretty cool. See All Aston Martins For Sale

By Edward Jones – June 17, 2019

All-New 2020 Rezvani Tank Confirmed With New Teasers

Coming in as an all-new SUV is the 2020 Rezvani Tank. While you may have seen the Tank before, it will be all-new for the year 2020. Rezvani announced the new Tank today, noting that it will be unciled in a few weeks. As for the Rezvani made, there are plenty. I mean, the SUV is all-new. Rezvani says that the body is on a steel frame design with FOX racing suspension and big tires made for off-roading. There is also the new and optional Tank X, which will utilize the same 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that comes from a car known as the Dodge Demon. However, Rezvani says that they've tuned the engine so it produces over 1,000 horsepower. For anyone worried about electromagnetic attacks, don't worry. The Rezvani Tank Military Edition comes with military EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) protection. This will protect from E1, E2 and E3 electromagnetic pulses. Also Check Out: Jon Olsson’s 850 HP “Safari” G-Wagon: The Wildest Mercedes SUV "The vision was to offer a fresh design for a purpose-built, rugged, off-road capable vehicle that was muscular, well proportioned, and brand new; as exciting to the eyes as it is to drive,” says CEO Ferris Rezvani. “The design was inspired by extreme off-road concepts typically never seen on the road, but is completely street legal and ready for production to be able to be driven and enjoyed as a daily driver." Interested? The new 2020 Rezvani Tank can be reserved with a $2,500 refundable deposit. Expect it to be revealed this Summer and for deliveries to start in Winter 2019. For more information, visit their website.

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!

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