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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

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By Jordan Aquistapace – October 27, 2025

Zlatan Ibrahimović Poses for Instagram on the Roof of His...

That's a $10+ million photo right there! Throughout its illustrious history as one of the most recognized manufacturers in the world, Ferrari has dreamed up and created some of the most legendary and celebrated supercars ever. From early Ferrari icons like the 250 GTO to modern marvels like the all-new F80, the Italian marque portions its busy production schedule for ultra-exclusive models bought by VIP clients. And while you may think that anyone with the means to afford one of these cars is given the opportunity to own them, Ferrari actually hand-selects limited-production model owners based on factors such as brand awareness, spending history, and, of course, what currently lies in the collection. For soccer phenomenon Zlatan Ibrahimović and his fleet of Italian prancing horses, he proves to be the perfect candidate for Ferrari's best of the best. Zlatan Ibrahimović is making waves on social media after recently sharing a photo on Instagram of himself posing on top of his Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari LaFerrari. The $10+ million photo comes just after spending some time in the Ferrari F80 design studio with Design Director Flavio Manzoni, a future glimpse at the next Italian hypercar to join the stable of Ferraris. Zlatan's Ferrari Enzo, named and engineered as an homage to the brand's founder, comes finished in a traditional Rosso Corsa finish and has skyrocketed in value well past the $5 million mark. As for the coveted Ferrari LaFerrari, and its status as one of the 'Holy Trinity' hybrid hypercars, it sports a vibrant Giallo Modena finish and also joins the Enzo as a seven-figure model that continues to appreciate by the day. While we may never actually know every car in Zlatan's collection, it's examples like his Daytona SP3, LaFerrari, Enzo, Monza SP2, and 812 Competizione A that make him a super-qualified buyer for Ferrari's most exclusive cars. And until the future delivery day of his upcoming F80 hypercar, Zlatan Ibrahimović will have to keep himself occupied with one of the many limited-production Ferrari supercars and hypercars in his garage. All Ferraris For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zlatan Ibrahimović (@iamzlatanibrahimovic) Source: @iamzlatanibrahimovic

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 15, 2024

Sammy Hagar's Custom 1-of-1 Ferrari LaFerrari Sells At Au...

The rockstar's Italian hypercar is off to its new owner. With only 499 examples produced and allocated to Ferrari's most prominent clientele worldwide, the LaFerrari stands out as one of the most exclusive hypercars to leave Maranello. Amongst that long list of owners are celebrities like Van Halen rockstar Sammy Hagar, adding an extra cool factor to the ownership of Ferrari's first plug-in hypercar. The auction specialists at Barrett Jackson were recently proud to feature Sammy Hagar's 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari as part of its scheduled stop in Scottsdale, AZ, where it sold to a lucky new owner for a whopping $4.25 million. But what truly separates Hagar's LaFerrari from the other 498 chassis in existence, commonly configured in Red, Yellow, or Black, is its custom, one-of-one Creamy Cappuccino exterior finish. The bespoke touches continue into the cabin where the interior comes layered in matching cream leather with black contrast piping. Steering away from the traditional hues of Ferrari, Sammy Hagar's involvement and dedication throughout the configuration process led to the creation of one of the most spectacular LaFerrari specs ever made. To this day, the Ferrari LaFerrari remains an engineering marvel within the automotive world, showcasing a hybrid powertrain that competes alongside the latest and greatest hypercars. It comes powered by Ferrari's naturally aspirated 6.3L V12 engine with an electric motor that produces a combined 949 horsepower and 664 ft/lbs of torque. Setting a new world auction record for the year, Sammy Hagar's one-of-one 2015 LaFerrari is now on the way to its happy new home. View all Ferrari LaFerraris for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Ferrari LaFerraris For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barrett-Jackson (@barrett_jackson) Source: Barrett Jackson Auctions

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 27, 2023

Watch WhistlinDiesel Do Donuts In Triple F Collection's $...

Just by the look of excitement on his face, WhistlinDiesel wants a Ferrari LaFerrari now. With one of the most impressive supercar and hypercar collections on the planet, the team at Triple F Collection prides itself on sharing the experience of owning, driving, and enjoying multi-million dollar cars with its community of fans and followers. Often tossing the keys to one of their many guests, Jordan and Jason Frecka experience pure excitement when they have the opportunity to put someone behind the wheel of an exclusive example. In the newest episode uploaded to their YouTube channel, Triple F Collection welcomes world-renowned YouTuber WhistlinDiesel to their Ohio compound to check out some cars and do some drag racing. Not wanting to show up empty-handed, WhistlinDiesel brought out his twin-turbocharged Lamborghini Huracán and Dodge Challenger to show the boys. The guys participate in a friendly demolition derby with an Infinite SUV and Chrysler PT Cruiser before grabbing keys to the really expensive and exclusive cars. While crashing cars and sprinting down the drag strip proved to be exciting, the highlight of the visit was WhistlinDiesel's first time behind the wheel of a Ferrari LaFerrari hypercar. And even though the Triple F Collection saw what happened to WhistlinDiesel's recently destroyed Ferrari F8 Tributo, they still gave him the opportunity to drive and do donuts in the 1-of-499 Ferrari. Having toured the entire Triple F Collection property and spent some time behind the wheel of their hypercar, we think there may be a Ferrari LaFerrari in WhistlinDiesel's future. View all Ferrari LaFerrari examples currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Ferrari LaFerrari For Sale Source: Triple F Collection YouTube

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 04, 2022

Gucci Mane Takes Delivery Of His New Ferrari LaFerrari In...

Gucci Mane upgrades his car collection with a rare LaFerrari. Since its release into the automotive world, the Ferrari LaFerrari continues its legacy as a pinnacle example for the Italian brand. The exclusive hypercar features the first-ever hybrid powertrain for Ferrari and includes a long list of influential owners. In his new ‘Publicity Stunt’ music video, American rapper Gucci Mane celebrates the delivery of his new Giallo Modena (Yellow) Ferrari LaFerrari. The multi-million dollar LaFerrari pairs perfectly with Gucci Mane’s matching Ferrari 812 Superfast, which also makes an appearance throughout the music video. Alongside the yellow prancing horses, Gucci Mane and wife Keyshia Ka’oir Davis’ car collection also includes a Ferrari F8 Tributo, Lamborghini Urus, Lamborghini Aventador SV, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Rolls-Royce Wraith, and many more. The extremely rare yellow LaFerrari produces over 900-horsepower from its hybrid-powered 6.3-Liter Naturally Aspirated V12 engine. Being one of the rarest color options for the LaFerrari, Gucci Mane’s new Ferrari is sure to appreciate in his collection as he adds more luxury supercars to it. MUST-READ: Gucci Mane’s New Custom Ferrari F8 Tributo is One of the First in USA Needless to say, we are excited to see the LaFerrari in more Gucci Mane music videos. Click the link below to view all current Ferrari LaFerrari examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury gear releases and celebrity car news. View All Ferrari LaFerrari For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gucci Mane (@laflare1017) Source: @laflare1017 IG

By Edward Jones – February 19, 2021

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez Just Bought a LaFerrari

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has been riding high as he is currently ranked as the world's best boxer by many. If you have to ask "why," all you need to know is that he's won multiple championships in four different weight classes, he's currently a unified middleweight world champion. and his only official loss was from Floyd Mayweather back in 2013. Now, before his fight against Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27th, he's riding in his Ferrari LaFerrari hypercar. Canelo showed off the latest addition to his garage on his Instagram account where he can be seen resting on the hood of the Ferrari hypercar. That's a solid present to give yourself before an upcoming bout! See LaFerraris For Sale https://www.instagram.com/p/CLdMp-THuLY/ Source: Instagram/Canelo

By Edward Jones – August 31, 2020

Ian Poulter Hits Golf Ball Through a Multi-Million Dollar...

Last week, we brought you a video of Ian Poulter making a chip shot into the window of a Mercedes-Benz 4-Door GT Coupe. Now, we're here to bring you an even riskier shot made by the PGA Tour golfer. This time, he's making the chip shot into the window of a multi-million dollar Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta. What's more, he actually made the chip shot through both of the LaFerrari's windows. That's downright insane. These Italian hypercars can cost over $4.6 million, which would make the repair bill quite pricey. But, with years of practice under his belt, Poulter nailed the shot and let the ball fly through the Ferrari's cabin. Don't believe me? I don't blame you, but you can see it for yourself down below. See LaFerrari Apertas for Sale https://www.instagram.com/p/CEju7o-offq/

By Edward Jones – April 26, 2019

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Pose With LaFerrari for "Av...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwtLmnnHArw/ "Avengers: Endgame" is officially out and people around the world are rushing to the theaters to see the film before it's spoiled for them. For me, I'm writing this on a couple of hours of sleep because of my great idea to see the three-hour film at 10PM. At the showing, there were a fair amount of moviegoers dressed up as their favorite Avengers. Even some celebrities are getting into the dress-up/cosplay spirit for the new superhero, like Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwtMv6WnDqc/ She recently posted a couple of pictures with her, "Iron Man" and her daughter on her Instagram in celebration of the new Avengers movie. What's more, they posed for the pictures next to a beautiful red Ferrari LaFerrari. Kylie was dressed up as Captain Marvel, while there was someone dressed up as Iron Man next to her. You can't see who it is, but considering she's in a relationship with Travis Scott and she calls him the "Iron Flame" in the picture description, it's safe to assume. Anywho, be sure to see "Avengers: Endgame" and click the button below to pick out your own LaFerrari. find your own laferrari

By Edward Jones – August 13, 2018

Drake Performs Song With LaFerrari Floating in Air

Do you remember when Pusha-T put out a scathing diss track all about Drake? Well, Drake doesn't seem to recall or even care, because he just keeps on showing the world he's at the top. The recent stunt involved Drake's recent purchase, a yellow LaFerrari.During his recent performance of "Yes Indeed" with Lil Baby, he was joined by his LaFerrari hypercar. However, his car wasn't parked on the ground. No, he had the stage engineers hook up his LaFerrari so it would float in the air. I'm serious. If you ever want to talk about a performer going an extra mile to show off, this is a perfect example.Drake's LaFerrari is finished in a rare Giallo Modena paint, complete with the optional black glass roof. Inside is black Alcantara with black leather seats, yellow piping and yellow deviated stitching. Powering this hypercar is a hybrid drivetrain that consists of two electric motors/generators and a 6.3-liter V12 engine. When all of the power is combined, Drake's floating Ferrari able to put out 949 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque.View the Laferrari Prices and Specs Here View Our LaFerraris for Salehttps://www.instagram.com/p/BmaAzfnAM6c/

By Edward Jones – June 19, 2018

Nick Mason's LaFerrari Makes an Appearance

The drummer of Pink Floyd, Nick Mason, not only likes banging drums on stage but also banging through gears in cars. For decades, Mason has been a true automotive enthusiast. His passion for cars has led to racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and collecting some of the world's rarest cars.In his collection are some wild cars, including a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, McLaren F1 GTR, Bugatti Type 35 and a very unique LaFerrari. Recently, Mason's LaFerrari was spotted on the streets of Central London by YouTube Channel "TheTFJJ."His LaFerrari is finished in Blu Pozzi, a dark blue paint that holds historic significance. Ferrari is said to have created this color in order to honor Charles Pozzi, a French racing driver and famous Ferrari importer. Pozzi used to race his cars in a dark blue paint, similar to what you see on this LaFerrari.

By Edward Jones – February 26, 2018

Travis Scott Gifts Kylie Jenner a LaFerrari

In the world of pregnancy, there's something called a "push present." These gifts are typically given to the mother of a child after birth by the father. For Travis Scott, his push present for Kylie Jenner was a LaFerrari hypercar.Kylie revealed the purchase on her Snapchat, prompting many to capture the snaps and upload them online.Drake Just Bought Himself a LaFerrari Hypercarhttps://instagram.com/p/BfmlHzSHFPp/?utm_source=ig_embedNot only is the Ferrari LaFerrari one of the highest performance road cars Ferrari has ever produced, but it couples its 6.3-liter V12 with a 161 horsepower hybrid system. With a combined 949 horsepower and over 663 pound-feet of torque, the LaFerrari tops its cutting-edge engineering with efficiency, power, and stunning designs to make this loaded gun of a car very comfortable to drive. A machine designed to take the tarmac wherever it goes and at whatever particular pace, the batteries even recharge under braking, making track day all the more tempting.https://www.instagram.com/p/Bfmr5lkDP7b/?taken-by=honeygerman

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