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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 Tyler Rampersaud – November 14, 2022

The New Bugatti W16 Mistral Makes Its Middle Eastern Debu...

The new Bugatti W16 Mistral introduces itself in one of the places where it can be appreciated most. This past August, the new Bugatti W16 Mistral was revealed to the entire world at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, as the final swan song of Bugatti’s incredibly legendary W16 engine that will be talked about for generations to come as one of the 21st century’s greatest engineering marvels. It also introduced itself in Europe at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance event, and now the incredible hypercar comes to the Middle East at a launch event at Dubai’s Waldorf Astoria hotel. MUST READ: Why The New W16 Mistral Is One Of The Greatest Bugattis Ever Made The region is important to the Bugatti brand, with Dubai’s Al Habtoor Motors selling Bugatti cars since 2006, and earning the distinction of Bugatti Service Partner of Excellence in 2013. Despite being a small country geographically, the United Arab Emirates accounts for the world’s largest fleet of Bugatti Veyron cars, with over 50 examples there. In addition, the Arabian Peninsula is responsible for roughly a quarter of all Bugatti Chiron orders. The reception of the W16 Mistral in the country, as expected, was immense. The car promises to be Bugatti’s fastest-ever roadster, and in order to live up to that honor, it was engineered carefully with thermodynamics and aerodynamics at the top of the engineers’ and designers’ minds. The stunning hypercar is limited to 99 examples, all of which have already been claimed for a price above $5 million. Deliveries of the already-legendary W16 Mistral are set to begin in 2024. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 10, 2022

Why The New W16 Mistral Is One Of The Greatest Bugattis E...

Performance, luxury, design, and craftsmanship, the Bugatti new Bugatti W16 Mistral has it all. The new Bugatti W16 Mistral had an important responsibility when it was revealed: it served as the grand finale of the revolutionary W16 engine that brought Bugatti to everlasting worldwide fame in the modern automotive era. The powertrain, which used pioneering technology to combine 16 cylinders and 4 turbochargers with an all-wheel drive system brought Bugatti’s hypercars to record-breaking speeds and the pinnacle of the global automotive stage for nearly 20 years. With the Mistral, however, the engine sings its swan song, giving way to future revolutionary feats to be achieved by Bugatti, however, the Mistral is its own masterpiece in more ways than just its powertrain. MUST READ: How The New 10-Example Bugatti Centodieci Is Test Driven Over 200 Miles Before Delivery Bugatti says that the W16 Mistral is able to reach speeds above 260 mph, and especially with the car being an open-top machine, this requires incredible engineering. Striking the balance between evoking Bugatti’s well-known incomparable beauty and meeting the requirements for thermodynamics, structural integrity, and aerodynamics required careful work. However, that balance was struck incredibly, with stunning craftsmanship inside and out, with features like the X-shaped taillights, woven leather in the door panels, and a gear shifter milled from a solid block of aluminum, with a wood and amber insert featuring Rembrandt Bugatti’s ‘dancing elephant,’ famous for being featured on the incredibly luxurious Type 41 Royale of the past. All 99 examples that will be made of the W16 Mistral have been spoken for, with deliveries set to commence in 2024, and once they do, the car will begin to make its name as one of the most loved and aspired-to cars ever made. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 08, 2022

How The New 10-Example Bugatti Centodieci Is Test Driven ...

Bugatti strives for excellence on all fronts. The incredibly rare Bugatti Centodieci will only be made in 10 examples. However, despite its scarce numbers, Bugatti was still dedicated to ensuring its quality and putting it through as intense a round of testing as its cars that are made in much higher numbers. Responsible for this testing is Bugatti’s resident test driver Steve Jenny, who has driven over 217,000 miles in cars like the Veyron, Chiron, Divo, Centodieci, and even the one-off La Voiture Noire. MUST READ: Bugatti x Champagne Carbon’s New ‘La Bouteille Sur Mesure’ Features Its Own Personalized Configurator Steve Jenny’s unparalleled experience behind the wheels of Bugattis is essential to making sure the rare and unique Centodieci behaves as a truly-crafted Bugatti should, and with its “EB110 Argent” paintwork, this Centodieci is first inspected for the quality of its finishes, from the body to the interior. It’s then taken around the countryside for over 180 miles, through a beautiful and scenic route in Alsace, determined according to the season and weather, including Alsatian villages, mountain passes, vineyards, and importantly the runway of a local airport, where the car is taken to its top speed to make sure that it remains stable and safe. After that, it's tested even more for further assurance. Every Bugatti, including the incredibly rare Centodieci, has to be deemed ready for delivery after Steve Jenny’s careful inspection and incredibly thorough testing program before it moves on to the next step before going to its new owner, and it’s that kind of refusal to cut any corners that gives Bugatti the reputation, prestige, and status it has today. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 03, 2022

Bugatti x Champagne Carbon's New ‘La Bouteille Sur Mesure...

The ultra-exclusive new release from Bugatti x Champagne Carbon allows owners the ability to design each case to mimic the stylings of their Bugatti specs. Bugatti transforms itself into the ultimate luxury lifestyle brand and incorporates an added touch of elegance into each one of its exclusive collaborations. As part of its partnership with Champagne Carbon, the dynamic duo is proud to present its newest and most impressive bottle of bubbly. Bugatti x Champagne Carbon’s new La Bouteille Sur Mesure highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that both brands embody. As its name translates to ‘The Custom Bottle’, its case showcases structural representations of iconic models like the Mistral, Bolide, Divo, and Chiron. Distinctive bold lines, extreme curves, striking spoilers; the smallest and most intricate of details can be found in the exterior of each case. MUST-READ: Bugatti Chiron vs Bugatti Veyron: And The Winner Is… While the champagne itself follows an exact recipe and process to ensure the perfect taste, the true beauty lies in the personalized configurator. Each customer will have the chance to sit down and spec out their La Bouteille Sur Mesure as if they were back in the Bugatti studio configuring their hypercar. Innovative technology runs through each build, with the option of installing an automatic solid-state thermodynamic cooling cell (technology found in orbiting satellites). Together with 14 high-end fans circulating cool air within the case, the precious champagne is kept at the perfect temperature. View all current Bugatti examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Bugatti For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – November 01, 2022

Watch The Triple F Collection Take Delivery Of Their New ...

After a year of waiting through the build process, the absolute greatest car of all time has officially joined the collection and is parked in the garage! While the passionate car enthusiasts at The Triple F Collection continue to shuffle their garage with new supercars and hypercars, the group can all agree that one car plays a significant role over all other. In many videos uploaded to the Triple F YouTube channel, brothers Jason and Jordan agree wholeheartedly that the Bugatti Chiron will forever stand out aside from all of their cars because it was the very first hypercar in the collection. Since acquiring the Chiron and creating relationships with leading manufacturers, The Triple F Collection now features countless hypercars that cross well into the seven-figure price range. As part of the newest Triple F Collection video, the team is happy to welcome Tim Burton (Shmee150) to their garage in celebration of their newest Bugatti delivery. MUST-READ: Watch The Triple F Collection Walk Through Their Spectacular Supercar And Hypercar Garage After voyaging to the compound in a Pagani Huayra BC, Pagani Huayra BC Roadster, McLaren Saber, McLaren Speedtail, and a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, all gathered in excitement to see the unveiling of the Triple F Collection’s new Bugatti. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport features an insane gloss grey carbon finish with French racing blue heritage accents. Jason and Jordan joined their father in the same location where they took delivery of the first Bugatti Chiron, making the moment even more special for their family and community of passionate fans. With the 1,600 horsepower Bugatti Chiron Super Sport now in the hands of the Triple F Collection, be sure to stay tuned for more hypercar content from the car-crazy crew. View all Bugatti Chiron examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Bugatti Chiron For Sale Source: Triple F Collection YouTube

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 27, 2022

The 400th Of 500 Bugatti Chirons Has Been Completed

With only 100 cars left, the end of a long era is near. The Bugatti Chiron has spent years at the pinnacle of the automotive industry, setting an even higher bar for performance, craftsmanship, style, and luxury than the earth-shattering Bugatti Veyron did years ago. However, from the beginning, it was announced that only 500 of these incredible hypercars would ever be built, and Bugatti is quickly approaching that number, as the 400th Bugatti Chiron, a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, has now been completed. MUST READ: The Bugatti Grand Tour In Sardinia Took 22 Hypercars On A 3-Day Journey This means that 80% of all Chirons have already been built, with just 100 to go before the Chiron bows out forever. The car is finished in an incredible bare carbon fiber tinted in dark green, with a weave that is perfectly lined up across the separate panels. The body is paired with magnesium wheels and an interior that pairs black with green. However, the car is as beautiful as it is powerful, with a 1,578-horsepower W16 engine that rockets it to an incredible Bugatti-level top speed of over 273 mph. As the Chiron era nears its end, the Mistral roadster and the track-only Bolide will serve as the W16 engine’s final act. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 25, 2022

The Bugatti Grand Tour In Sardinia Took 22 Hypercars On A...

Despite their rarity and unbelievable craftsmanship, Bugattis aren’t afraid to hit the road. Many cars that are as desirable as Bugattis are collectors’ pieces, bought and sold for incredible amounts of money and carefully kept in garages to rarely ever see real driving action. However, Bugatti says that its hypercars are designed to be driven, hence the Bugatti Grand Tour, a yearly driving experience for Bugatti owners to experience the incomparable luxury and power of their hypercars. This year, the Bugatti Grand Tour comes to the island of Sardinia. MUST READ: The 6th And 7th Of 10 Bugatti Centodiecis Have Been Delivered A convoy of Bugattis, including Veyrons, Chirons, and even the 10-example Centodieci, embarked on a three-day journey, starting at Sardinia’s Baglioni Resort, and traveling inland to search for traces of Sardinia’s ancient history in the form of nuraghe as well as 3,000-year-old stone buildings. After arriving at the Su Gologone Experience Hotel, the journey set off yet again with Hotel Carlos V as the destination, and the final day brought the tour back to its starting point. After covering around 447 miles, the tour came to an end. It turned out to be a stunning gathering and a rare event of nearly two dozen Bugatti hypercars coming together to experience the Bugatti lifestyle: “La Vie en Bleu,” to the fullest. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

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By Tyler Rampersaud – October 24, 2022

The 6th And 7th Of 10 Bugatti Centodiecis Have Been Deliv...

Seven down, three to go. The incredible new Bugatti Centodieci only has 10 examples, and the level of craftsmanship exhibited by the car is in the highest echelon the automotive industry has ever seen. Bugatti spent an incredible amount of time creating the car, putting int through intense and rigorous testing despite such small production numbers, and giving it the iconic square quilting pattern in the interior seen in the EB110 that it pays homage to. The sixth and seventh examples of the Centodieci have been delivered to Bugatti Dusseldorf to be collected soon by their new owners. MUST READ: An Immaculate Collection Of Historical Bugattis Returns To Bugatti’s Molsheim Chateau The two cars are finished in a classic white, with an interior that matches the exterior with a black and white color scheme. Not only do these cars boast incomparable rarity, but they are also incredibly powerful, luxurious, and stylish with a combination of references to the EB110, the trappings of Bugatti’s signature style, and a futuristic look that hopefully will preview the Bugatti brand of the future. View all Bugattis For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by BUGATTI (@bugatti) Source: Instagram/Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 20, 2022

An Immaculate Collection Of Historical Bugattis Returns T...

One of the most storied brands in the entire automotive industry continues to discover more of its past. For over 100 years, Bugatti has made some of the world’s most desirable cars, and they’ve been collected and cherished by many throughout the years. Hans Matti, a Swiss collector, built up a stunning garage of some of the most incredible unrestored cars from Bugatti, and now that the collection has been passed on to new ownership, the cars are visiting their original home. MUST READ: Bugatti Reveals The World’s First Full CNC Carbon Smartwatch, The Bugatti Carbone Limited Edition Hans Matti isn’t just any collector, either, as he’s the Registrar of the Bugatti Club Suisse. His extensive knowledge of the Bugatti brand and its history helped him gain incredible insight into his cars and their stories. His collection included what is thought to be the most original Bugatti Type 51 in existence, as well as a Type 37A, the only Type 49 Faux cabriolet with Jean Bugatti coachwork surviving, a Type 35B, and a Type 35A with the only existing Type 36 engine, gearbox, and rear axle. With such an amazing, one-of-a-kind collection, parting with it was tough. Negotiations to acquire the collection lasted 2 ½ years, with Caroline Bugatti, Ettore Bugatti’s granddaughter even involved in the process. The cars have some of the most incredible automotive history of any Bugattis, as the Type 49 was Jean Bugatti’s own car, the Type 51 was driven by Louis Chiron and Achille Varzi. This homecoming represents a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of some of the world’s greatest cars ever made. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 18, 2022

Bugatti Reveals The World's First Full CNC Carbon Smartwa...

With a portfolio of lifestyle products that symbolize the same values as hypercar engineering, Bugatti continues to collaborate with other industry leaders to add a sense of luxury to everyday essentials. Since revealing its smartwatch partnership with VIITA in 2021, Bugatti is back to introducing an all-new design that shares characteristics with models like the Chiron Supersport. The new Bugatti Carbone Limited Edition takes shape as the world’s first full CNC carbon smartwatch, showcasing its lightweight design in a matte carbon housing with French Racing Blue highlights. MUST-READ: Bugatti Chiron Supersport Delivery At Gold Coast Auto Gallery The Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Collection comes with the ability to choose between three unique bezels, each of which resembles characteristics of the Divo, La Noire, and Pur Sport examples. Customers will also have the option to choose a ‘Full Set’, which includes all three easily interchangeable bezels. Compared to the first model, the Bugatti Ceramique Edition One smartwatch, the battery capacity has increased by 22%. A dual-sensor measures both heart rate and heart rate variability to report detailed health data to the wearer, supplying vital health information and other data. Customize the 390x390 AMOLED sapphire crystal interface base on your active lifestyle using an array of pre-determined layouts from VIITA. Owners of the watch have the choice of wearing it with a gray silicone/nylon strap or a black silicone strap, both of which are included in the box. The all-new Bugatti Carbone Limited Edition smartwatch collection is currently available via preorder through the Bugatti Smartwatch Website, starting at $1,699. View all current Bugatti examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. VIEW ALL BUGATTI FOR SALE Source: Bugatti

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