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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 Jordan Aquistapace – July 08, 2025

Travis Scott Gifts $3M In Brand-New Lamborghinis To Artis...

Travis Scott doesn't skimp on his thank you gifts. Travis Scott is building hype around his upcoming "JACKBOYS 2" album, and it's not with song snippets or promotional videos — he's doing it with brand-new Lamborghinis. Known for having one of the most interesting celebrity garages in music, Travis's diverse taste in all things automotive spans from a $5.5 million Bugatti Chiron to a 1-of-210 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, a widebody Urus, and even a few custom builds by Mansory. But his latest move might top them all. In celebration of the "JACKBOYS 2" album, Travis reportedly gifted brand-new Lamborghini Huracáns to artists featured on the record. Each Huracán was delivered in matte black, sporting subtle "JACKBOYS 2" graphics along the body as a stylish and loud gesture that fits the album's energy. Artists who reportedly received the keys include 21 Savage, Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, Waka Flocka Flame, F1lthy, Fritz Owens, SoFaygo, SahBabii, GloRilla, and even Vybz Kartel. The story came to light after @bars on Instagram posted what looks like an order form from Lamborghini's Sant'Agata Bolognese factory, showing eight Huracán units at about $304,000 each, a totaling north of $3 million. It's the kind of headline that feels perfectly tailored to Travis Scott's reputation for over-the-top drops and taste for the finer things in life. As far as specs go, the Lamborghini Huracán remains a fan-favorite in the supercar world, thanks to its naturally aspirated 5.2L V10 engine making over 600 horsepower to the wheels. As if having the chance to be listened to by millions on Travis Scott's new album wasn't enough, keys to a brand new Lamborghini is just the cherry on top. View All Lamborghini Huracáns For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bars (@bars) Source: @bars Instagram

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 22, 2024

Watch TheStradman Capture The Delivery Of A Verde Ithaca ...

One of YouTube’s most prolific car enthusiasts adds to his Lamborghini collection. TheStradman has one of the most impressive car collections on YouTube, with supercars, hypercars, and off-roaders all calling his garage home. However, one manufacturer that has remained a mainstay throughout his YouTube channel is Lamborghini, with his Lamborghini Gallardo being one of his first and most storied supercars. TheStradman's YouTube channel has captured the delivery of a stunning modern classic Lamborghini. While it isn’t his, the beautiful Lamborghini Diablo 6.0 VT in Verde Ithaca is a true automotive gem. With a custom exhaust, its legendary V12 sounds even better than its stock engine note. As a time capsule of Lamborghini excellence, the Verde Ithaca Diablo VT features beautiful examples of many Lamborghini staples, like scissor doors, the manufacturer’s signature angular design, and more. The interior has been modernized with custom upholstery that matches the stunning Verde Ithaca exterior. With beautiful customizations throughout, a striking color, and the legacy of the Lamborghini Diablo, this is an incredible piece of Lamborghini history, appreciated by a prolific Lamborghini collector. View All Lamborghini Diablos For Sale

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 19, 2023

Watch KSI And Logan Paul React To The PRIME Lamborghini A...

Sporting a new color that celebrates PRIME's new flavor, KSI's Lamborghini is sure to attract some attention on the road. With success and fame come the finer things in life, whether it be a massive million-dollar waterfront mansion or the latest and greatest luxury Italian supercar. For professional boxers and entrepreneurs KSI and Logan Paul, those luxury offerings came after building an empire through social media and the successful launch of their PRIME energy drink brand. Best recognized as a marketing marvel, KSI and Logan Paul continue to promote the PRIME brand through sold-out boxing events, celebrity commercials, and even vehicle wraps for Lamborghini supercars. That's right, PRIME recently reached out to the U.K.'s top vehicle wrapping shop, Yiannimize, to commission a custom wrap for KSI's Lamborghini Aventador. Yiannimize Founder and CEO Yianni Charalambous met up with KSI and Logan Paul before his boxing match against John Fury, to reveal the Lamborghini's new look. Pulling the car cover with Logan, Yianni leaves KSI speechless after showcasing a jaw-dropping light green finish that resembles the bottle design of PRIME's new Glowberry flavor. The green wrap is further accentuated with tron-style pinstriping, presenting a mirror effect when photographed in dark settings with a camera flash. After getting the final approval from both KSI and Logan Paul, the PRIME Lamborghini Aventador was rushed to the stadium to be unveiled at the big fight that night. The V12-powered Lamborghini played a key role in KSI's walkout to the ring, where he revealed himself from the Aventador once the covers were lifted for millions of fans to see. Although the boxing match didn't end the way KSI and Logan Paul hoped for, the PRIME Lamborghini Aventador is the true winner overall. View all Lamborghini Aventador examples currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Lamborghini Aventador For Sale Source: Yiannimize YouTube

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 09, 2023

Watch Shmee150 Unleash The Electrified Lamborghini Revuel...

Join Shmee on his first journey behind the wheel of the new Lamborghini Revuelto. Although it seems like just yesterday that Automobili Lamborghini debuted the all-new Revuelto as part of its lineup, the Italian hybrid supercar is now getting some much-anticipated track testing ahead of upcoming deliveries. Having spent time behind the wheel of Lamborghini icons like the Countach LPI 800-4 and even owning examples like the Huracán STO, it's clear that automotive YouTuber Shmee150 is more than familiar with the brand. In his newest upload, Shmee joins Automobili Lamborghini at Autodromo in Vallelunga, Italy, to experience the Revuelto on track for the first time ever. With an entire fleet that features a small glimpse at the 400+ Lamborghini colors available for the Reveulto, the one chosen for Shmee showcases a stealthy matte Verde Turbine finish with black forged titanium Triguero wheels. After a brief introduction and walk-around of the Revuelto, Shmee takes Lamborghini's first V12 hybrid plug-in HPEV (High-Performance Electrified Vehicle) out on the track to unleash more than 1,001 horsepower. One of the most noticeable features of the new Revuelto is an extensive list of driving modes, ranging from efficient hybrid settings to more performance-focused track stages. Chasing down other test drivers, it's clear that the Revuelto's power is a massive step up from the Aventador and a look forward at what's to come for Lamborghini. In addition to its mindblowing speed and aero, Shmee demonstrates some of the all-new tech incorporated into the infotainment of the Lamborghini Revuelto. From essential media options to customized dock layouts, Lamborghini designed the Revuelto to be an everyday driver as well as a true track weapon. Inside and out, it seems that Shmee thoroughly enjoyed his time behind the wheel of the Revuelto and may even have one joining his collection. Make sure to watch Shmee unleash the power of the Lamborghini Revuelto by clicking the video link above. View all Lamborghini models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Lamborghini For Sale Source: Shmee150 YouTube

By Edward Jones – June 15, 2021

Kim Kardashian's Lamborghini Urus Gets Covered in "Fur"

Even the wheels are covered in fur. Kim Kardashian recently posted pictures on her Instagram of her Lamborghini Urus, but it was wearing a new... coat of "fur." The images in the post-show the Urus wrapped in a fur-like fabric. While this may sound odd, it makes sense when you learn that this post was made to promote Skims. You see, Skims is Kim Kardashian's shape wear line and many of their products feature a 'Cozy' fabric that is actually 76% polyester and 24% nylon (no fur found here). While the fabric was intended to be worn by people, they wrapped the Urus in the fabric, inside and out. The entirety of the exterior and interior is covered in the fabric for the photoshoot, with even the wheels getting the same treatment. Lamborhgini Urus Top Speed, 1/4 Mile, Horsepower: Must Read You can check out Kim Kardashian's Lamborghini urus in the post down below. See All Lamborghini Urus For Sale https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_F5G-AI2o/ Source: @kimkardashian/Instagram

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By Andrew Nabors – February 02, 2021

Lamborghini & Lady Gaga Are Making Dreams Possible

Stefani Germanotta is proud to be an Italian-American, and her latest collaboration is with an iconic Italian supercar manufacturer. Lamborghini and Lady Gaga are making dreams possible for kids across the U.S. As the founder of Born This Way Foundation, she and her mother Cynthia raised $333,800 by listing her Huracan EVO RWD coupe on Omaze. Today, we see the benefactors describe how the donations will be utilized. Born This Way Foundation seeks to improve the mental health of children in tough situations. We applaud Lamborghini and Lady Gaga for stepping up to such a noble task. The car was featured in her music video "911", and the Huracan EVO RWD sends 602 horsepower to the rear wheels. The only choice you need to make is coupe or spyder! Lamborghini Huracan For Sale Image (C) Lamborghini

By Jordan Aquistapace – January 05, 2021

Watch DaBaby's Lamborghini Huracán Birthday Surprise By H...

As the world transitions into the new year, some may be lucky enough to go into it with a set of keys to a new vehicle. The iconic American rapper DaBaby is one of those lucky individuals, as he was gifted a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder for his 29TH birthday. The matte white Italian supercar was sourced and sold by Billy Wenk (@billywenk) and Evan Wiles (@evan_wiles) at HBi Auto of Carolinas (@hbi_auto), specialists in Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren. A YouTube video uploaded to the HBi Auto channel follows the setup and surprise outside of Eddie V’s in downtown Charlotte, where the CEO of South Coast Music Group, Arnold Taylor, reveals DaBaby’s new 610hp 10-cylinder Lamborghini. In addition to the supercar, DaBaby also received a custom Chevy SS to finishing off the new and old school pairing. Watch the HBi Auto x DaBaby Lamborghini Huracán Spyder birthday surprise by clicking on the video below. View All HBi Auto Inventory " width="680"> HBi Auto YouTube

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 21, 2020

Watch Nyjah Huston Skate On Alex Choi's Rally-Ready Lambo...

What do you get when you pair professional skateboarder Nyjah Huston with a custom rally ready Lamborghini Huracán? The answer is incredible content. In a recent video posted by The Berrics, automotive YouTube star Alex Choi stops by the skateboard compound with his custom Lamborghini to test Nyjah’s skills. The Huracán, customized as an all-terrain supercar features an exterior roll cage, which is the perfect spot for the Olympic skateboarder to grind all over. Nyjah only needed a few warmups before successfully grinding the exterior of Alex Choi’s Italian supercar, with the event being captured by all in attendance. As if that would be enough, the duo decided to set up a photoshoot of Nyjah launching off a ramp over the Lamborghini. The video may be gut-wrenching for some to view, but Nyjah Huston is the best man for the job. View All Huracáns For Sale " width="680">

By Edward Jones – April 06, 2020

Chris Brown's Lamborghini Gets a New Look

Just last month, in March 2020, we covered Chris Brown's Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster and it's brilliant purple to teal wrap. Now, he's back at it again with yet another wrap for this Aventador. This time, he went with a red to black fade but he's also changed out a few components. For instance, the widebody panels are gone, as are the wheels. However, it is mentioned in the video below by RDB LA that they have ordered new wheels and are just waiting on those to arrive. In the video below, you'll also hear the scream of a Ferrari 812 Superfast with a full RYFT exhaust system. It's downright brutal. All Aventador SV Roadsters for Sale " width="680">

By Edward Jones – March 12, 2020

Chris Brown's Wild Lamborghini Aventador SV

Chris Brown's Lamborghini Aventador SV just received a major visual upgrade from RDB LA. And this is on top of already having the Liberty Walk Limited Edition Widebody Kit. First up is the custom wrap, which fades from a purple to teal. To match the color fade are the Forgiato wheels that have been wrapped in purple upfront and teal in the back. There's also the Novitec suspension for an even more aggressive appearance and custom exhaust for an insane scream. Check it out for yourself in the video below. ALL LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SV FOR SALE

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