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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 Tyler Rampersaud – August 12, 2025

Second 2025 Corvette ZR1 C8 For Sale Listed At Status Aut...

The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is rewriting the rulebook of American performance, taking full advantage of the fact that the Corvette finally made good on its decades-long promise of a mid-mounted engine and delivering one of the most powerful American supercars yet, with an unfathomable 1,064 horsepower being squeezed out of a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. It’s one of the most desirable American performance machines currently on the market, and in July, Staten Island, New York-based dealer Status Auto Group listed one for sale. View Listing & Financing The listing of the groundbreaking American supercar turned heads, but Status Auto Group wasn’t done there, and has now listed yet another 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for sale. This time, the example is finished in a Seawolf Gray Tricoat exterior, with an interior that features the Adrenaline Red Dipped configuration. In addition, the 2025 Corvette ZR1 for sale also boasts a carbon fiber fixed wing, the ZR1 carbon fiber aero package, front lift, carbon fiber accents in the interior, and many more optional extras. With its striking red interior and its highly aggressive styling, it’s clear that this 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for sale is ready to turn heads and set blindingly quick lap times at any race track at the same time. With Status Auto Group selling some of the most coveted luxury and exotic cars on the market, this example, and the other Corvette ZR1 for sale at the dealer, won’t be the only examples of the ZR1 to come through Status Auto Group’s doors. If you want to own true American supercar royalty, click the button to view the price and listing.

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By Tyler Rampersaud – July 11, 2025

1,064HP 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Listed For Sale With ...

The Chevrolet Corvette is undoubtedly one of the crown jewels of the American automotive industry. For the better part of a century, it’s served as the poster child for the pinnacle of American performance, leading the charge when it comes to speed, looks, and engineering excellence, going toe to toe with the very best of Europe’s cohorts of exotic performance cars over the years. View Price And Listing However, the C8 generation of the Corvette changed the trajectory of the Corvette, evolving it into a true supercar with a mid-engined layout and unlocking an entirely new level of performance potential. In the latest generation of the Corvette, the level of performance demonstrated by each trim level is unprecedented compared to its predecessors. The most prominent example, though, is the ZR1, the hallowed nameplate that was recently reintroduced to represent one of the highest rungs in the Corvette performance ladder. The C8 generation boasts the most sensational iteration of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, with a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 producing an unfathomable 1,064 horsepower, which gets sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. That incredible power mixed with the ZR1’s relentlessly painstaking track-focused engineering make it one of the most coveted American supercars, and certainly one of the most difficult new performance cars for collectors to get their hands on. If you want a new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for sale, though, now is your chance. Status Auto Group, a Staten Island, New York-based dealership known for selling some of the most coveted, hard-to-get new luxury and exotic cars, has just listed a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for sale on duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985. This specific example is of the 3LZ trim level, in near-mint condition with only 7 miles on the odometer. Its optional equipment is extensive, including the carbon fiber aerodynamics kit, a carbon fiber split window, Habanero graphics against its Sea Wolf Gray Tricoat exterior, a Habanero interior, and Carbon Flash Forged wheels. According to Status Auto Group, the car could be available with a free pair of New Balance sneakers for the right price, catering to true Corvette enthusiasts. If you’re looking to be one of the first to wield the power and performance excellence of the new 1,064-horsepower American supercar hero, click the button to view the price and listing.

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 27, 2025

$350K 1-of-7 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6RS Pratt & Miller ...

The rarest Corvette you'll ever find. While most may believe that the Corvette began its chase for supercar stardom rather recently with the mid-engine C8 generation, the race started long before with the C6 chassis. As part of an ultra-exclusive series of only seven examples, Chevrolet's Corvette division teamed up with its championship-winning engineers at Pratt & Miller to develop a street-legal variant of the track-only C6.R using the Z06 platform as its base. What may seem like an everyday C6 Z06 with subtle upgrades is actually a collector-grade Corvette C6RS built especially for some of the world's most influential names in the automotive industry like Jay Leno. The team of professionals at Graham Rahal Performance is pleased to present the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6RS Pratt & Miller orginally built for Ken Lingenfelter . View Listing The Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS features an all-carbon-fiber body that takes aerodynamics and aesthetics to the next level. It's 1.6 inches wider than a standard Z06 and integrates functional design elements inspired by the C6.R race car. Key highlights include a carbon fiber front fascia with ram air induction, a rear diffuser, and an integrated spoiler for optimal downforce. Larger wheel vents, fender louvers, and rear brake ducts optimize airflow, while centerlock BBS wheels add that extra motorsport touch. Every curve serves a purpose, giving the C6RS a stance that is both aggressive and performance-focused for the road or track. Inside, the C6RS balances its track-bred performance with modern-day luxury. The two-tone leather interior features French-seamed finishes on the dashboard, steering wheel, and door panels. High-bolstered sports seats offer lateral support, complemented by embroidered floor mats and custom accents. Dynamat soundproofing provides a quieter cabin, with meticulous details like a leather-wrapped center console and C6RS-branded sill. Under the hood lies an 8.2-liter Katech Performance V8 engine, pushing out more than 600 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. A T-56 six-speed transmission and adjustable suspension elevate acceleration and handling, while Brembo monobloc brakes pack precise stopping power. From its lightweight carbon fiber construction to its high-performance powertrain, the Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS is a masterpiece that showcases Corvette's engineering excellence. This 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6RS Pratt & Miller from Graham Rahal Performance is now for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 26, 2024

Corvette ZR1 For Sale: Own Peak Corvette Performance

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