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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 – December 21, 2022

The Bugatti Chiron Profilée Is Revealed As A One-Off Auct...

This hidden Bugatti one-off finally sees the light of day. With their rarity, luxury, exclusivity, craftsmanship, and of course their performance, any Bugatti is a truly special automobile. However, the Bugatti Chiron Profilée stands out as an incredible previously-hidden one-off with an amazing story behind it. The chance to own this incredible car is coming soon, as it will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s on February 1, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. The car was intended to be another part of the Chiron lineup but was developed too late to be part of the 500-car production run. However, Bugatti decided that the car was simply too amazing to leave hidden forever. MUST READ: Manny Khoshbin’s New $1M Jacob & Co. Matches His $4M Bugatti Chiron ‘Hermes’ Edition When the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport was unveiled in 2020, it was lauded for its driver’s car character, but some customers wanted a car that was like the Pur Sport, but slightly less extreme, and more subdued and elegant like the Chiron and Chiron Sport. Responding to these requests, Bugatti developed the Chiron Profilée, using a smaller fixed spoiler that pays homage to the Bugatti Type 46, one of Jean Bugatti’s first creations. The Chiron Profilée performs similarly to the Pur Sport, with a higher top speed, and similar acceleration and cornering ability. The configuration suits the one-off model by being incredibly unique, with an Argent Atlantique color developed specifically for the Profilée that no other Chiron has been painted with, unique wheels, and interior details in woven leather, making it the first Chiron to feature such a detail. This ultimate collector’s car has one of the most amazing stories behind it of anything in the modern automotive world, and soon, it will be a prized piece of someone’s car collection. Learn More Here Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 20, 2022

Manny Khoshbin's New $1M Jacob & Co. Matches His $4M Buga...

After waiting a year, Manny Khoshbin finally receives his one-off Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Watch. Showcasing one of the most impressive car collections in the world, Manny Khoshbin’s garage is filled with exclusive supercars and hypercars. While his current lineup features automotive icons from Pagani Automobili, McLaren, and Porsche, Manny’s passion for the Bugatti brand runs deep as he owns three magnificent examples. Celebrating his coveted Bugatti Chiron ‘Hermes’ Edition example, the Haute horologists at Jacob & Co. approached Manny to collaborate on a custom 1-of-1 Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon watch that would mimic the configuration of the multi-million dollar hypercar. After a year-long wait, Manny Khoshbin is proud to unveil his new piece uniqué Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon. MUST-READ: Bugatti Unveils The Chiron habillé par Hermès For Manny Khoshbin Unveiling it for the first time on his Instagram page, the creative team at Jacob & Co. worked closely with Manny on a perfect configuration that includes a Craie off-white paint scheme, rose gold components, and red highlights. The Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron is powered by a JCAM37 movement that mimics the design of Bugatti’s famous W16 engine, which uses the same engine firing pattern while the movement is in motion. Even the backcase is personalized for Manny by including a transparent finish with a detailed horse pattern and commemorative ‘1-of-1’ engraving. Needless to say, Manny Khoshbin now has the perfect million-dollar Jacob & Co. watch to complement his Bugatti Chiron ‘Hermes’ Edition. View all current Bugatti Chiron examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Bugatti Chiron For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manny Khoshbin "Never Give Up" (@mannykhoshbin) Source: Manny Khoshbin

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 19, 2022

The Final $8.5M Bugatti Centodieci Has Been Delivered

One of the most incredible celebrations of Bugatti’s brand history is already over. Bugatti’s Centodieci, the 10-off tribute to the legendary EB 110 that shaped its recent history has finished production. The final Bugatti Centodieci is finished in a Quartz White exterior, with accents finished in Black Carbon and matte black finishes as well. Previewing the striking interior are the brake calipers, as well as the logo on the spoiler, both in Light Blue Sport, a modernized reinterpretation of the iconic Bugatti Blue that symbolized that era of the brand. MUST READ: Behind the Design of the Bugatti W16 Mistral: An Interview With Achim Anscheidt The interior is finished in vibrant Light Blue Sport leather, highlighting the unique and laboriously-created square quilting pattern that is used throughout to adorn the seats, roof, center console, door panels, and more. The painstakingly detailed pattern is lined up for perfect symmetry and honors the amazing craftsmanship that went into creating the EB 110 decades ago, which featured the same quilting pattern. The 16-cylinder engine in itself pays homage to the EB 110’s power plant, which was a V12 that was similarly quad-turbocharged for incredible performance that defined the highest echelon of automotive capability at the time. Now that the Centodieci has finished production, the era of the W16 is quickly coming to a permanent close, as Molsheim looks forward to finishing its run of less than 100 remaining Chirons, just 99 W16 Mistral Roadsters, and the 40 track-only Bugatti Bolide examples. As the era of production for the Bugatti Centodieci and the W16 engine comes to a close, even the sadness of car enthusiasts all over the world is a stunning Bugatti Blue. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 19, 2022

Bugatti Teases A Hypercar That Never Saw Production For R...

Heading to auction is a mysterious Bugatti hypercar that never saw an actual production life. It’s no surprise that every hypercar rolling off the production line at Bugatti shapes itself as an example of automotive excellence, whether it be a $3.8 million Chiron or a one-of-one $13.4 million La Voiture Noir. Preparing for an exceptional announcement in collaboration with the auction professionals at RM Sotheby’s, Bugatti took to its Instagram page to tease “an automotive solitaire that never hit production.” MUST-READ: Record-Breaking 1993 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Prototype For Sale Leaving collectors and enthusiasts wondering what lies underneath the car cover, the silhouette of a race-inspired hypercar is all that we are given for hints. As guesses for the Vision GT and Bolide fill the comment section, they yet to fit the description of a Bugatti model that was made but never went into production. The highly-anticipated release will be revealed on December 21st at 1 pm EST via Bugatti and RM Sotheby’s. As we prep for what seems to be Bugatti’s biggest news of the year, stay tuned into duPont REGISTRY for the upcoming reveal of the mysterious hypercar heading to RM Sotheby’s. View all current Bugatti examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Bugatti For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by BUGATTI (@bugatti) Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 12, 2022

The New Bugatti Baby II Carbon Edition Echoes The W16 Mis...

Even as Bugatti’s latest hypercar, the W16 Mistral inspires new creations. It wouldn’t be difficult to argue that the new Bugatti W16 Mistral is something of an instantaneous legend in automotive history. As the latest and unfortunately final Bugatti hypercar to be powered by the brand’s world-changing quad-turbocharged W16 engine, the Mistral is a no-holds-barred automotive masterpiece. Its roadster body style is an homage to classic sports cars and historic Bugatti models, and its design is both futuristic and full of historical touches that echo Bugatti’s incredible legacy. MUST READ: Record-Breaking 1993 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Prototype For Sale The Little Car Company’s Bugatti Baby II is a unique and modern homage to classic Bugatti racers, with the look and craftsmanship of a vintage Bugatti, and the engineering and technology of the latest and greatest from the automotive industry. The new Bugatti Baby II Carbon Edition takes it further with carbon bodywork that pays homage to the incredible Bugatti W16 Mistral. Made exclusively for owners of the W16 Mistral, owners of the new Bugatti Baby II Carbon Edition are able to have their Mistral’s configuration match the Baby II at a bespoke level of detail. Priced at roughly $84,400, the Bugatti Baby II Carbon Edition is the perfect complement and homage to the already-legendary Bugatti W16 Mistral. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

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By Jordan Aquistapace – December 09, 2022

Record-Breaking 1993 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Prototype ...

A chance to own an actual piece of Bugatti history. The Bugatti brand highlights automotive excellence through its historic line of high-performance hypercars, continuously striving to push the boundaries of speed and design. Launching the brand into the 20th century, the legendary Bugatti EB110 Super Sport made its debut just after the EB110 GT became the fastest production car in the world. The passionate professionals at Fort Lauderdale Collection South are proud to showcase this extremely special 1993 Bugatti EB110 Super Sports Prototype as part of its inventory of desirable supercars and hypercars. This magnificent EB110 Super Sport Prototype plays a significant role in Bugatti history as it houses engine (No.26), the actual powertrain that broke the speed record of 212.94mph. With only 36 examples ever built, this Grigio Metallic over Navy configuration is arguably the finest in the world. MUST-READ: The Best Bugatti Chirons You Can Buy Today The Bugatti EB110 Super Sport Prototype generates over 603 horsepower from a 3.5-liter quad-turbocharged V12 engine. Sprinting from 0-60mph in just 3.2-seconds, a six-speed manual gearbox works in unison with a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. The 90s hypercar was ahead of its time in 1993 and will still go toe-to-toe with anything on the road. As it sits in Concours-ready condition, the Bugatti displays only 2,108 miles from new and is currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY. View all current Bugatti EB110 examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Bugatti EB110 For Sale

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 08, 2022

Bugatti x Buben&Zorweg Launch The Limited-Edition Hyper S...

Of all models, the ‘Hyper Track’ represents Bugatti’s DNA in its purest form. Established in 2019, the partnership between Bugatti and Buben&Zorweg has introduced astonishing examples of luxury timepiece storage for any home or office. Each creation takes inspiration from many of Bugatti’s multi-million dollar hypercars like the 1,577 horsepower Chiron Super Sport 300+. Bugatti and Buben&Zorweg are proud to reveal their latest line of incomparable products, the all-new Hyper Safe Collection. The limited edition Hyper Safe Collection blends aspects of the hypercar manufacturer with the most high-security safe technology. While the line of luxury safes is constructed using a high-strength steel core and carbon fiber, characteristics from various Bugatti models make their make in subtle manners. MUST-READ: Bugatti Rings In The Holiday Season With Its New 2022 Holiday Gift Guide The signature Bugatti C-line runs down the center of the safe, which features controllable and dimmable ambient lighting seen on either side. Meanwhile, at the top of each safe, a shark-tail line highlights the Type 57 Atlantic. Even the handle itself receives extra detail from the creative engineers, showcasing a design sculpted for style and ease. The Hyper Safe Collection is finished with a Light-Arch-Protection Coating (LAP Coating), making it more resilient to scratches. The lineup presents three configurations that include the Hyper Light, Hyper Dark, and Hyper Track versions, utilizing the same color palette used in vehicle production. The all-new Bugatti x Buben&Zorweg Hyper Safe Collection is limited to only 25 examples of each version and is currently available through Buben&Zorweg’s website. View all current Bugatti hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Bugatti For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 05, 2022

Bugatti Celebrates Romano Artioli's 90th Birthday By Refl...

A modern Bugatti legend turns 90. Romano Artioli witnessed what he thought was the death of the Bugatti brand in his youth in 1952. However, after becoming an incredibly successful entrepreneur, it was him that brought Bugatti back to roaring life in the late 1980s. It was in 1987 when he bought the brand and revived it with the automotive industry’s best Italian engineers and designers, and an incredible production plant that was the most modern facility of its time finished in a striking rendition of the brand’s iconic blue. MUST READ: Watch The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Drift The Shape Of Its Iconic C-Line Design Feature It was under Artioli’s leadership that Bugatti saw through the creation of the legendary EB110, with a 3.5-liter V12, and the all-wheel drive and quad-turbocharging that Bugatti’s hypercars remain known and admired for today. Also with five valves per cylinder, the unique and unforgettable supercar was revealed on Ettore Bugatti’s 110th birthday. While the supercar was and still is lauded all over the world, economic troubles quickly spelled doom for Artioli’s Bugatti, and bankruptcy was filed in 1995. However, the legacy of Romano Artioli’s ownership of Bugatti and the EB110 lives on, with the incredible 10-example Centodieci looking to the EB110 as its main inspiration, and on the legend’s 90th birthday, Bugatti looks back on his very important contributions to one of the world’s greatest names in the automotive industry. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 01, 2022

Watch The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Drift The Shape Of Its...

If you thought you’d seen it all, watch this Bugatti go sideways. Drifting is quite the automotive art, and the unique driving style has become increasingly popular over the years for the billows of tire smoke, impressive angles, and incredible skill to perform trickier and trickier maneuvers as the sport gets more competitive. However, drifting is often relegated to highly modified cars with weight reduction to the point of body parts being missing and wild liveries being emblazoned on the metal that’s still there. It’s a rare and bewildering sight when expensive European performance cars are willing to go sideways and put on a drifting smoke show, let alone any car on the level of the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport. MUST READ: 2021 Bugatti Chiron Sport Noire Listed for Sale (1 of 20) Bugatti has produced 30 of the 60 units of the Chiron Pur Sport it has allotted, and to celebrate the halfway point, the iconic brand showed off the Chiron Pur Sport’s unique ability to send its nearly 1,600 horsepower in a much different direction than its Bugatti stablemates. The result: a four-wheel drift which, once completed, left tire marks on the asphalt that formed the stunning Bugatti C-line when viewed from above. The design feature is quite the prominent presence on the Chiron Pur Sport’s body, and it has been a Bugatti staple since early in the brand’s history with cars like the Type 50 and Type 57. What sets apart the Chiron Pur Sport from other Bugattis is the further-distilled focus on being a driver’s car. Even more than other Bugattis and other Chiron models, the Pur Sport is designed for the twisting roads that every car enthusiast dreams of conquering. With shorter gears, reduced weight, springs that are 65% firmer at the front and 33% firmer at the rear, and an otherwise heavily-revised suspension, the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport is the ultimate hypercar tailored for the performance driver, and now we know it goes sideways, too. View All Bugatti Chirons For Sale Source: Bugatti

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 28, 2022

Bugatti Riyadh Will Host The New W16 Mistral's Exclusive ...

Bugatti’s latest masterpiece visits Saudi Arabia. Bugatti has accompanied lots of fanfare with the new W16 Mistral’s introductions to various parts of the world, and rightfully so, as the W16 Mistral is the brand’s final iteration of the W16 powerplant that brought the legendary brand to the highest echelon of 21st-century fame. With almost 1,600 horsepower, the engine uses engineering that is still ahead of its time even after almost two decades of being one of the most potent powertrains in the automotive industry. However, the Mistral marks the end for it and the greatest in a very long line of Bugatti roadsters. MUST READ: The Best Bugatti Chirons You Can Buy Today The Bugatti brand is known for its combination of the best of luxury and performance, and with woven leather, a recreation of Rembrandt Bugatti’s Dancing Elephant, and an incredibly-engineered roofless design, the Mistral is a masterpiece at any speed. With the Middle East being one of the world’s luxury car capitals, Riyadh made for the perfect place for the Mistral to visit, and it will do so with an event at Bugatti’s Riyadh showroom, which was opened just last year with cars like the Chiron Pur Sport front and center. At the exclusive event, invited guests will get to see and experience the bespoke beauty, engineering, and attention to detail of the incredible Bugatti W16 Mistral. While Bugatti is saying goodbye to the W16 with the Mistral, it isn’t letting its heroic engine go out without a bang. View All Bugattis For Sale Source: Bugatti

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