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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 Khris Bharath – July 29, 2026

Unicorn Murciélago: 1-of-5 Factory-Gated Manual LP670-4 SV in One-Off Marrone Eklipsis Heads to Auction

Two days ago we featured a 696-mile, 1-of-4 Nero Aldebaran Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce, a genuinely rare car in its own right. This one exists on another level. Chassis 4015, a 2010 Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce finished in one-off Ad Personam Marrone Eklipsis, is heading to RM Sotheby's dedicated Sealed sale in August, offered without reserve. It is widely believed to be the last manual V12 Lamborghini ever to leave Sant'Agata Bolognese, a distinction that places it among the most historically significant modern Lamborghinis ever built. Its interior plaque reads 344 of a planned 350-car run, a number that sits near the very end of production. The LP670-4 SuperVeloce was the final evolution of the Murciélago, only the third Lamborghini to wear the SV badge after the Miura SV and Diablo SV. It also marked the end of the original Giotto Bizzarrini-designed V12 architecture that had powered every flagship Lamborghini since the Miura. While the Aventador continued with a naturally aspirated V12, it introduced an entirely new engine family. What makes this car extraordinary is everything layered on top of that already exclusive foundation. Start with the transmission. Only five Murciélago LP670-4 SVs are firmly documented with Lamborghini's six-speed gated manual, though VIN records point to as many as seven, with the final two believed to exist but currently unaccounted for. Every other example used the E-Gear automated manual. That exposed metal gate has become the defining symbol of the analog Lamborghini experience, and the feature that has transformed factory-gated manual Murciélagos into seven-figure collector cars. It is the same thread running through the 1-of-26 gated-manual LP640 and the fewer-than-10 manual LP640 Roadsters we've previously covered. RM Sotheby's believes this was the final manual SV to leave the production line, making it the last manual V12 Lamborghini the company ever built. <- Gallery -> The specification only becomes more remarkable from there. Marrone Eklipsis is a deep metallic brown inspired by the limited-run Diablo VT 6.0 SE, where 11 examples were finished in the shade to symbolize the sunset. This remains the only Murciélago SV finished in the color. It is also believed to be one of three SVs equipped with the Low Drag Wing, a rare factory option that reduces drag while increasing top speed from 209 to 212 mph. Inside, the original carbon-fiber race buckets give way to the more comfortable LP640 seats, trimmed in Ad Personam Avorio Lilium leather with Grigio Phoenix stitching over Marrone Janus Alcantara. The car rides on gold multi-spoke wheels, with the odometer showing just 4,912 miles. The car's recent history has played out partly in public. Back in 2024, it was acquired by collector and YouTuber Supercar Ron, with Miami-based WeAreCurated, led by John Temerian, involved in the acquisition. Ron, who then claimed that this was a future $10,000,000 car, documented the sale and the months-long US import effort in his own video, while Ed Bolian's walkaround at the Curated showroom offers more insights into the car and its specification. RM Sotheby's describes this car as "the most important and iconic modern Lamborghini ever built." A one-off factory color, a near-unique aerodynamic package, a bespoke Ad Personam interior, and what is believed to be the final manual V12 Lamborghini ever produced all come together on a single chassis. Cars with this combination of provenance, rarity, and specification rarely reach the open market. One important caveat remains for collectors in the United States. RM Sotheby's also states that this is a European-specification Murciélago and it does not currently comply with FMVSS or EPA regulations and cannot be legally imported into or registered in the U.S. for another decade. It is currently located in Blenheim, Ontario, under a temporary import arrangement, leaving the successful bidder responsible for either exporting the car from Canada or arranging permanent Canadian registration, along with all associated costs and duties. Bidding runs from August 24 through 26 as part of RM Sotheby's Sealed auction, and unlike many blue-chip collector cars of this caliber, this one will be offered without reserve. View Listing Images: RM Sotheby's

Broad Arrow Amelia Concours Auction Preview: 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400

By Sponsored Article – February 25, 2026

Broad Arrow Auctions: 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400

The car that gave the supercar its template, the Lamborghini Miura paved the way for an entire genre and decades of performance innovation, making it an undisputed highlight of any serious collection. Set to cross the block at Broad Arrow's upcoming Amelia Concours Auction, this 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 comes to market following a thorough restoration. Unveiled in production form at Geneva in 1966—a mere three years after Automobili Lamborghini's founding—the Miura shocked the motoring world with Marcello Gandini's fiercely futuristic coachwork for Bertone and a transverse mid-engine layout that placed its V12 directly behind the cockpit. Gone were the conventions of front-mounted powerplants; the Miura's sculpted lines and pioneering packaging seemed born of the racetrack, rewriting the rules for all future high-performance road cars. Under Bertone's sleek panels rested a somewhat conventional sports car architecture consisting of upper and lower A-arm suspension with coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars at each corner, ventilated disc brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering that granted exceptional handling. It was the Giotto Bizzarrini-designed 3.9-liter V12's transverse, mid-engine geometry that allowed the driver to exploit the engine's 350 horsepower in standard tune on winding roads and high-speed straights alike—reaching a production-car-record top speed of 174 mph. GALLERY-EMBED The world's well-heeled clientele—princes, oil sheikhs, film icons—lined up to secure this exotic thoroughbred, and Enzo Ferrari himself was forced to put the rush on a mid-engine response to Lamborghini's triumph. These clients forgave the Miura's ergonomic quirks in exchange for a truly visceral driving experience, which Road & Track described as: “One of those beautiful experiences every enthusiast owes himself.” In total, just 274 examples of the initial P400 model were built through April 1969, and although the Miura would continue to be produced in increasingly more powerful iterations, none captured the unadulterated innovation and purity of the original P400. The car's Original Configuration document from Lamborghini Polo Storico confirms that chassis 3637 was completed by the Sant'Agata factory on 19 July 1968 as a reinforced-chassis, Series II example, finished in the striking combination of Bianco (White) with a sumptuous Rosso (Red) leather interior. Its factory options are identified as follows: large wheels, Koni shock absorbers, orange front indicators, White side mirrors (not mounted), radio and cassette with electronic antenna, and seat belts. Bearing engine number 2157 and Bertone body number 333, factory records document the car's delivery to Lamborghini Concessionaires Ltd., the marque's official U.K. representative formerly known as R.A. Woolsgrove, located on Alie Street in London's East End. The Miura's first owner was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Elah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia—son of King Ibn Saud and a passionate connoisseur of exotic sports cars—who maintained residences in both Riyadh and London, underscoring the Miura's immediate status as the ultimate automotive trophy among the global aristocracy. A copy of an original delivery letter from Lamborghini Concessionaires Ltd. invoiced to Beirut, Lebanon, details chassis 3637's delivery and fascinating original specifications, which included a “special modified 380 BHP” engine. The Lamborghini Miura Register by Simon Kidston notes that the Miura was purchased by Prince Abdul Elah after a “10-percent diplomatic discount” for a total price when new of $12,150. His research also indicates that upon its delivery to the U.K., the car was likely displayed on the Lamborghini GB stand at the Earl's Court show in October 1968 and later featured in The Sandie Shaw Supplement television program. According to research conducted under previous ownership, chassis 3637 was registered in the U.K. with the plate “020 GH” during the Prince's ownership. By the 1980s, the Miura had passed to furniture businessman Mr. Carlos Ayoub in Beirut, Lebanon. Copies of purchase documents on file show that in 1989, chassis 3637 was sold to a Mr. Williams Ayoub (unrelated to Carlos Ayoub) and remained in Beirut. GALLERY-EMBED It should be noted that, likely while in Lebanon, the original body of chassis 3637 (body no. 333) is thought to have sustained damage and was subsequently repaired using panels from Lebanese-delivery Miura P400 S chassis 4242. Body number "511" (associated with chassis 4242) is stamped on the door handles and jambs, while the firewall and both clamshells lack any stamping. However, the trunk latches and rear louver stampings do correspond with body number 333, indicating that some original components remained with the car. This suggests that body sections from 4242 were possibly grafted onto 3637 while both cars were in the country—a theory further supported by the unknown current whereabouts of chassis 4242. After 16 years with the Lamborghini, Williams Ayoub sold chassis 3637 in 2005. The car traveled from Lebanon to Kuwait, joining the respected personal collection of Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the former Prime Minister of Kuwait, who cherished his Miura until his passing in September 2024. During the Sheikh's ownership, the Miura underwent a major restoration. Initiated in 2018, the project was carried out by Aston Martin of Kuwait and saw the car returned to its original Bianco over Rosso specification. Some components were outsourced to Colin Clarke Engineering for rebuilding, with final sorting and cosmetic attention completed by Tomini Classics in the UAE. Following completion of its restoration, chassis 3637 was imported to the United States in preparation for the sale, where it now presents in superb condition. From its princely original ownership to its return to Gulf royalty, chassis 3637 offers the collector a fine expression of Lamborghini's earth-shattering supercar. It retains its original, matching-numbers V12 engine (serial number 2157) per factory records, alongside its stunning factory color scheme. As one of only 274 P400s ever built, the Lamborghini Miura stands as a quintessential “must-have” in any supercar collection, offered complete with its tool kit, jack, restoration invoices and images, and an array of manufacturer's literature. Bidder registration is now open for the Amelia Concours Auction. Join fellow collectors and enthusiasts from around the globe on the Atlantic Coast for a weekend of premier automotive events. During the two-day sale, 6–7 March 2026, over 160 collector cars will be offered spanning the full breadth of collector interests. View all lots and find additional information at broadarrowauctions.com. View Listing For More

A gleaming yellow Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0, with its scissor doors dramatically open, rests on a paved surface under the clear blue sky—an icon ready for the spotlight at Broad Arrow Auctions.

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 10, 2025

Broad Arrow Auctions To Feature The First Lamborghini Dia...

A Lamborghini Legend is about to cross the block. Broad Arrow Auctions is currently preparing for one of its most anticipated sales, its Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este auction, set gainst a stunning backdrop of the iconic automotive venue at a historic location against the glittering Italian waters of Lake Como. Along with the stunning concours event, the auction is set to feature some incredible vehicles crossing the block, like a legendary 2003 Honda NSX-R, a gem of Japanese performance engineering, a 2022 Lamborghini Coutnach LPI 800-4, the recreation of a supercar legend, and a 2023 Ford GT, an homage to a racing hero. However, one of the biggest highlights of the upcoming auction is of a special Lamborghini Diablo. A 2000 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0, the car is not only a stunning example of a modern classic supercar, but it is the very first Diablo VT 6.0 to leave Lamborghini’s Sant’Agata Bolognese assembly line. An early example of Lamborghini’s signature combination of V12 power and all-wheel drive, the Diablo VT 6.0 was a groundbreaking supercar at the dawn of the 21st century. Setting it apart from other Diablos are features like a design evolved by Luc Donckerwolke from the original Marcello Gandini design, and the pop-up headlights being replaced by fixed units. The incredible historic Lamborghini crossing the block at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este from Broad Arrow Auctions is the opportunity both to own a stunning modern classic supercar, and to have a representation of a turning point in Lamborghini’s rich and celebrated history of over 60 years, which is especially poignant today as Lamborghini begins a journey of electrification, entering a new era of incredibly powerful hybrid supercars that are changing the automotive industry in the way that the Diablo VT 6.0 did in the year 2000. View All Broad Arrow Auctions Inventory Image Source: Broad Arrow Auctions

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By Jordan Aquistapace – October 28, 2024

RM Sotheby's Sells Rudi Klein's Junkyard Lamborghini Miur...

The once-abandoned Lamborghini Miura sells for seven figures! As the automotive world continues its ever-changing evolution, with a push towards electrification with all-new EVs, the collector car market soars with buyers looking to acquire examples from the golden era of motoring. It's a transition all collectors and enthusiasts have seen unfold before their very eyes, watching old cars that were once collecting dust now selling for astronomical amounts. Today, the auction specialists at RM Sotheby's are proud to source and sell some of the rarest and most expensive collector cars, both in museum-grade and graveyard condition. As part of its virtual 3-day event, The Junkyard, RM Sotheby's presents the mythical collection of Rudi Klein and the treasures long tucked away in the hot California sun. The auction team took to its Instagram page yesterday to announce the sale of an incredible Lamborghini Miura, which sold for a whopping $1,325,000. Amongst a sea of rare, sun-soaked Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Lamborghini chassis, the Miura P400 by Bertone stands out with a vibrant green finish that subtly shines through the decades of dirt. The car itself remains in a mostly complete state, making it the perfect opportunity for a five-star, factory restoration. While few were on-scene bidding against those registered online for the event, the action in the room was hot as the Lamborghini Miura's starting bid of $600,000 quickly rose past the $1 million mark. The Miura debuted in 1966 as the first true supercar with a mid-engine layout. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, the P400 introduced a sleek, low-slung profile that set a new standard. Powered by a 3.9-liter V12 engine producing 350 horsepower, it could reach 171 mph, making it one of the fastest cars of its time. Now in the hands of its new owner, we can't wait to see what's in store for this legendary Lamborghini. View all Lamborghini supercars and hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Lamborghinis For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by RM Sotheby's (@rmsothebys) Source: RM Sotheby's

By Sponsored Article – May 01, 2024

Giallo Fly 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Bei...

On May 18, at the Mecum Auction’s Indy 2024, a sports and collector car auction, one vehicle is set to capture everyone’s attention: a 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary edition. Known for its exaggerated contours and aggressive design, this Countach isn’t just any model. Painted in Giallo Fly, a vivid yellow that accentuates its flamboyant angles, it is one of only six in this color, making it highly coveted among collectors. This Lamborghini Countach is not only a collector's dream for its design but also boasts impressive mechanical credentials. It features the rare carbureted setup with six downdraft Weber carburetors that enhance engine response and add a raw, mechanical feel to the driving experience. At the core of this supercar is a 5.2-liter quad-cam V12 engine. Before being auctioned, the car received an extensive 'engine out' service in December 2023 to ensure it was not just visually stunning but also mechanically sound. Complete with its detailed service history, this Countach is a well-maintained marvel. The 25th Anniversary model is a refined version of the iconic Lamborghini 5000, featuring improved handling and a contemporary interior that offers superior ride quality without compromising the sports feel Lamborghini enthusiasts cherish. With its rare color scheme, carbureted engine, and meticulous upkeep, this Countach is expected to be a highlight at next month’s Mecum Auction in Indianapolis, attracting enthusiasts and collectors alike. It represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of automotive history, celebrated not only for its performance and design but also for its enduring allure and significance in the sports car legacy. This vehicle will be featured at the Mecum Auctions event in Indianapolis known as Dana Mecum’s Original Spring Classic. The auction will showcase more than 3,000 cars and 1,000 Road Art items and is scheduled to take place from May 10 to 18, 2024, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. To explore more cars and participate in on-site, telephone or online bidding, visit https://www.mecum.com/auctions/indy-2024/. View Listing For More Info

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 11, 2023

1991 Lamborghini Diablo Listed For Auction

One of Lamborghini’s greatest icons can be yours. The introduction of the Lamborghini Revuelto marks a pivotal moment in Lamborghini’s history, celebrating its 60th anniversary, introducing an incredible 1,001-horsepower hybrid powertrain, but also saying a bittersweet goodbye to a 60-year heritage of Lamborghini flagship supercars powered by “pure” naturally-aspirated V12 engines. While Lamborghini’s incredible lineup of V12 supercars has always been cherished by enthusiasts and collectors, the end of this very long era has made them even more cherished, and the Lamborghini Diablo is one of the most celebrated and desired. The successor to the legendary Countach, expectations were high for the Diablo, and they delivered, as the iconic supercar remains one of the most impactful and influential in the automotive world throughout Lamborghini’s history. Its pop-up headlights, 5.7-liter V12 engine, and performance-oriented innovations make it one of the greatest performance car icons of the 1990s and early 2000s, and today, it’s one of the most desirable collector cars that wears the Fighting Bull. Available for auction on Sotheby’s Motorsport, this 1991 Lamborghini Diablo is a stunning example. Finished in bright white paintwork with 17-inch “phone dial” wheels from OZ, it exudes 90s supercar charm, and has only roughly 18,000 miles on its odometer. With the nostalgia factor, beautiful condition, and icon status to be a stunning addition to any exotic car collection, this 1991 Lamborghini Diablo for auction on SoMo is an incredible opportunity for any supercar enthusiast. Click below to view the SoMo auction listing and place your bid for this iconic Fighting Bull. View Auction Listing Image Source: Sotheby's Motorsport

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 27, 2023

2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Up For Auction

View Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Auction Listing The mid-2010s are often remembered as the glory days of free-for-all supercar development, seeing the absolute peaks of performance squeezed out of seemingly inexhaustible cylinders and displacement figures. Powerhouses like the Ferrari 458 Speciale, Aston Martin One-77, and Bugatti Chiron proved that not only were astronomical performance specs possible, but a new generation of buyers demanded them. Lamborghini was no exception, with engineers seeking to produce a similarly specced replacement for the successful yet aging Murcielago. What resulted was the Aventador, launched at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and powered by an all-new V12. The car was instantly successful, but it was only a short time before it became clear buyers demanded an even faster machine. Lamborghini answered, releasing the SV or "Super Veloce" model in 2015, with the roadster coming the following year. The automotive specialists at Sotheby's Motorsport are pleased to showcase this 2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster as part of its current inventory of auction listings. This 2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster has remained part of the Ikonick Motors collection of Miami, Florida, since new and shows a mere 396 miles on the odometer. Further adding to this example's exclusivity is an aftermarket exterior modification package consisting of boundless custom-fabricated carbon fiber components including a front lip spoiler, front strut, styled side skirts, rear wing, air-outlet trunk lid, side air intake, and more, enhancing the car's alluring lines and contributing to further weight reductions from the unmodified version. Appealing options like the special Rosso paint, forged wheels, transparent engine cover, heated and power-adjustable seats, and Lamborghini sound system round out the car. The Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine that churns out an eye-watering 740 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a seven-speed ISR (Independent Shifting Rod) automated manual transmission, this beast rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. The Aventador SV Roadster doesn't stop there; it can achieve a top speed of around 217 mph. Handling and agility are enhanced by the car's all-wheel-drive system, magnetorheological suspension, and dynamic steering, ensuring it not only excels in straight-line speed but also cornering ability. This powertrain setup makes the Aventador SV Roadster one of the most exhilarating and high-performance open-top supercars in the market. Bidding for this collector-grade 2014 McLaren P1 auction is now live on Sotheby’s Motorsport until November 2nd. View Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Auction Listing Source: Sotheby's Motorsport

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 21, 2023

The Sotheby's Motorsport Auction For This Viola Nebula La...

This 2023 STO delivers sports-purpose performance at the top of the Huracán range. Bridging the gap between daily drivable supercars and track-focused race cars, Lamborghini developed the Huracán STO as the ultimate race-inspired model for owners who enjoy spending their weekends setting lap times at the track. Named after the Italian manufacturer's Super Trofeo International race series, the Huracàn street car takes on a menacing appearance thanks to ultra-lightweight, aerodynamic body upgrades. The high-end automotive auction specialists at Sotheby's Motorsport are pleased to showcase this 2023 Lamborghini Huracán STO as one of the incredible listings currently available for bidding. While Lamborghini showcases an impressive color palette within its configurator, this Huracán STO spec features a factory head-turning matte Viola Nebula exterior finish. Additionally, areas of the supercar are left exposed to showcase the brand's use of carbon fiber, which includes the front splitter, hood vents, fender louvers, side mirrors, side skirts, roof scoop, and fixed rear wing. The build comes equipped with a set of gloss black HEK 20-inch forged wheels and matching Lamborghini x Brembo CCM-R carbon ceramic brake calipers. With over $55,140 in options alone, this Huracán STO configuration comes with essential upgrades such as a front lift system, STO-Sportivo trim, a fire extinguisher, and much more. Inside, Lamborghini styles the driver-centric interior layout in Nero Cosmus Alcantara simulated suede interior with white contrast accents. Carbon fiber greets passengers from every angle with the finely woven lightweight material featured in door panels, adjustable bucket seats, and much interior trim. A central 8.4-inch touchscreen between passengers cleanly locates infotainment controls away from the driver's main display. Fitted with everything needed for a fun and safe day at the circuit, the Lamborghini Huracán STO is the race car you don't have to trailer to the track. The Lamborghini Huracán STO is powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.2-liter V10 engine, boasting a staggering 640 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain catapults the HUracán STO from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission ensures rapid-fire gear shifts, while its rear-wheel-drive setup optimizes weight distribution for peak performance. This 2023 Lamborghini Huracán STO auction from Sotheby's Motorsport is currently live for bidding and ends on September 21st. View Sotheby's Motorsport Auction Listing Source: Sotheby's Motorsport

By Edward Jones – August 02, 2022

1-of-50 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Series 1 ‘Lowbody’ He...

Presented by Sackey & Co. Sackey & Co. | Online Supercar Auctions is proud to present this ultra rare, iconic 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Series 1 ‘Lowbody’ chassis no. 1121046 and production number 23, finished in a 1-of-1 factory livery for a Series 1 of Nero over Bianco. Now live for two-week online auction, concluding on August 16th at SackeyandCo.com. The ‘LP400S Series 1’ Countach was the first variant to wear the iconic fender flares, strikingly wide Pirelli P7 tires, and rose-jointed parallel links suspension that the Countach would become known for, a result of the collaboration between Gianpaolo Dallara and Formula 1 team owner Walter Wolf who wished to bring F1 wheel & suspension technology to the Countach. Walter Wolf has been quoted saying he was inspired to have Dallara create his dream Countach simply by looking at the back of his team’s Formula 1 racing car. Thanks to his vision, Automobili Lamborghini SpA adopted the design into the series of Countach seen here. Production of the ‘Series 1’ variant totaled only 50 units, making this the rarest Countach variant of all, and for some the absolute ultimate Countach. Produced in the days of the ongoing OPEC oil crisis, each S1 was hand-built and had to be paid for in cash before factory Sales Director Ubaldo Sgarzi would release it. The example seen here is not only a Series 1 in a 1-of-1 livery for that variant, but one of the 27 sought-after Series 1s appointed with the highly-desirable Stewart Warner gauges, as used in the earlier LP400 cars. LP400S Series 1 cars were the only Countach to be fitted with the legendary sand-cast magnesium Campagnolo ‘Bravo’ wheels, and this example also featured the desirable Ansa F1 sport exhaust option from new. 1121046 was completed by Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese on April 26th, 1979, then delivered to Achilli Motors in Milan, Italy. It remained in Italy until circa 1996, when it was imported into France. The French owner, a Mr. Soret, first registered it there on March 21st, 1996. 1121046 was later purchased by the current owner, a doctor and Lamborghini enthusiast, and brought to the United States in August 2010. This Countach S has been meticulously maintained by the current owner for the past 12 years, with approximately $138,000 spent in the time he’s owned the car. Believed to maintain a mere 3-owner history, this mechanically excellent car still retains its original bodywork and is thought to retain much or all of its original paintwork. It currently displays just 28,421 KM (17,660 miles) from new. The Countach LP400S Series 1 is the stuff of dreams for in-the-know Countach aficionados, and few examples can claim this combination of mechanical excellence and rare specification. Visit SackeyandCo.com to submit your bid today! Learn More About This Car

By Edward Jones – August 03, 2021

Mecum Monterey 2021: 2017 Lamborghini Centenario

Presented by Mecum Auctions - Ferruccio Lamborghini founded Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. in 1963 with the goal of producing the best cars in the world. The cars would be handcrafted, use the best materials and be the product of the best engineers, designers and craftsmen available. A few rumors persist as to why Ferruccio entered the market with his own motorcar, which only enriches the whole experience behind the cars, the company and the man. He was born in April 1916, and to celebrate his 100th birthday the company that bears his name built the Centenario. In keeping with tradition, the Centenario was radically styled using carbon fiber panels and a monocoque carbon fiber chassis. It employed all-wheel drive and offered the most powerful engine available from the company, as well as rear-wheel steering, a first for Lamborghini. Only 40 would be built for worldwide consumption: 20 roadsters and 20 coupes. Standard coloring for the coupe would be bare carbon fiber with yellow accents, while the roadster would appear in a Matte Gray hue, but, of course, customers could order a Centenario in any color they wanted. Of them, only nine would be destined for North America in 2017, and this is one of them. Having covered only 863 miles from new, Lamborghini of Newport Beach serviced the car in July 2021. The naturally aspirated 6.5L V-12 engine produces 759 HP, which, along with the 7-speed automatic transmission, propels the car from 0-60 MPH in 2.8 seconds and on to a top speed of a governor-limited 217 MPH. Carbon ceramic brakes with silver calipers scrub off speed with ease, with only 101-feet needed to bring the Centenario to a standstill from 60 MPH. With the car finished in Blue Cepheus Pearlescent and Blue Hera, bright silver accents have been hand painted to add even more visual interest, the bespoke two-tone color combination highlighting the body’s nuances. The interior is fitted with carbon fiber bucket seats and interior accents, and passengers will enjoy a touchscreen infotainment center. To be sold with books and two keys, tools, a car cover and battery tender, it also has service records to document its history. This 2017 Lamborghini Centenario will be auctioned off during Mecum Auctions’ Monterey 2021 event, which runs August 12 to 14. View Online Listing

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