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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 Edward Jones – June 11, 2020

"Coffee and Parris - A Conversation with Alex Albon" Pres...

Formula 1 fans are eagerly awaiting the time that they can see their favorite racers get the green light in the beginning of July. TO hold us over, O'Gara Coach is holding a special event with Alex Albon of Red Bull Racing. The event, "Coffee and Parris With Alex Albon" will have Parris Mullins, the Director at O'Gara Motorsports, interviewing the young Formula 1 driver live. This will be happening as a livestream on June 13th, 10AM PST. To RSVP and watch it for yourself, be sure to click the button below. RSVP Now " width="680">

By Edward Jones – May 08, 2020

Ferrari F8 Tributo Delivered by Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale

The Ferrari F8 Tributo is the phenomenal successor to the 488 GTB. Being a successor to such a formidable car like the 488 GTB, the F8 Tributo has big shoes to fill and we can easily say it overflows those shoes with style and performance. Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale has recently delivered a stunning example of the F8 Tributo in Rosso Corsa. Underneath that iconic paint color is a powerful twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter V8 engine that produces 701 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. That engine is actually where the car's name comes from: F8 (V8) Tributo (Tribute). This car is a wonderful tribute to Ferrari's V8 engine and will definitely be the star of many collectors' collections. Check the delivery out for yourself down below and click the button below to see Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale's Virtual Dealer Tour and their inventory. View Inventory View Virtual Tour https://www.instagram.com/p/B_8AK5qpkdF/?igshid=1vbvct5te8ua6

By Andrew Nabors – April 24, 2020

RDS Auto Group Expands Customer Protection

Philadelphia has been hit hard by the virus, so we're glad our dealers have taken all measures to prevent the spread. What began with social distancing and car sanitization has evolved into the most proactive efforts we have seen. In their latest video, we've learned how RDS Auto Group has expanded customer protection. What started with one dealer has expanded into an empire, with locations spread around the Philly suburbs, Connecticut, and an ever-expanding footprint in Newport Beach, California. The same procedures have been applied to all dealers: Bugatti Newport Beach1425 Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626Sales: (610) 886-1000 Lamborghini Greenwich300 W Putnam AveGreenwich, CT 06830Sales: (855) 737- 2886 Lamborghini Newport Beach1425 Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626Sales: (888) 564-5020 Maserati of the Main Line215 W. Lancaster AveDevon, PA 19333 Sales: (484) 804-4800 Service: (484) 804-4800 Parts: (484) 804-4800 McLaren F1 Auto1631 W Chester PikeWest Chester, PA 19382Sales: (610) 886-1000 McLaren Newport Beach2540 West Coast HighwayNewport Beach, CA 92663Sales: (888) 905-5474 McLaren Philadelphia1631 W Chester PikeWest Chester, PA 19382Sales: 888-581-7942 Because of their sales volume, it allows RDS Auto Group to offer the most competitive pricing on the market. Taking care of your needs during and after the sale also set them apart from everyone else. It is only through actions like this that we'll all recover quickly, so give them an opportunity to earn your business.

By Andrew Nabors – April 24, 2020

Exclusive Automotive Group - Delivering The Perfect Escape

By: David Bilger These are complicated times, especially as aficionados of fine automobiles. Warm Spring days that would naturally be spent exercising magnificent thoroughbreds on twisty mountain roads have given way to scrolling through available vehicles online in your favorite chair. The day is coming, though, where the invitation of the beckoning open road will be accepted. V12s, V10s, V8s, and potent powertrains will ignite with a roar, announcing that automotive freedom once again rules the day. On that day, you’ll make your escape. What vehicle will rocket you through sweeping turns, right foot firmly planted to the floor? Will it be something special? Exclusive Automotive Group, just outside Washington D.C., has long provided exceptional vehicles to remarkable people. It’s where YouTube personality Doug DeMuro purchased his Aston Martin. One of the Dobre Brothers, also of YouTube fame, sourced his Vantage from Exclusive Automotive Group. D.C. has a vibrant automotive scene, one with unique tastes that this respected dealership is happy to deliver on. An allocation for a Koenigsegg Regera is all but impossible to find, yet Exclusive AutomotiveGroup was able to source one. They’ve obtained a Bentley Continental GT No. 9 Edition for a client, a Mulsanne W.O. Edition for another. Currently a Bentley Continental GT Convertible No. 1 Edition rests on the showroom floor, accented in 18-carat gold. Just 100 were made worldwide, and they are quite special. View Listing On the Aston Martin side of the building, protected by stanchions, stands Vanquish Zagato #78 of 99, combining Zagato’s fluid, elegant form with Aston Martin’s pure performance. View Listing Just 59 “Vantage 59” specified AMR Vantages exist. All are manual, and one has just become available at Exclusive Automotive Group. Ninety-five kilograms lighter than a standard Vantage, it’s a focused, engaging driver’s car with a top speed of 195 mph. The 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans “Vantage 59” livery is something to feast one’s eyes on. View Listing Surprising offerings are always turning up, like a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 220SE with just 10,054 miles, View Listing Or an immaculate 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II under 3300 miles. View Listing Yes, soon we will be allowed to answer the call of the open road. It will be acknowledged in something extraordinary. Until then, we can make our escape online - through ExclusiveAutomotiveGroup.com. Contact Exclusive Automotive GroupBentley Tysons & Aston Martin D.C. Website: https://www.exclusiveautomotivegroup.com/Phone: 703-712-8324Address: 8550 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

By Edward Jones – April 21, 2020

O’Gara Coach Launches the O’Gara Collective

O'Gara Coach has officially launched their new curated luxury news website, "O'Gara Collective." This new website is O'Gara Coach's own curated luxury news source that will cover a wide range of luxury lifestyle news that is related to their prestigious brand. You'll find exclusive news about events, motorsports, their community, as well as trending luxury lifestyle and automotive news topics, downloadable wallpapers and a lot more. There is a lot of exquisite articles already published even though the site just launched today, so click the button down below to explore O'Gara Collective for yourself. Visit OGaraCollective.com " width="680"> Image Source: O'Gara Collective

By Andrew Nabors – April 20, 2020

Top 10 Exotics You Can Buy Now From Excell Auto

Boca Raton has an automotive culture unlike any other. You will see the latest Italian supercars alongside classic muscle, with the occasional pre-war collectible cruising the streets. Such a variety of wants and needs were once handled by a myriad of small garages until Excell Auto Group arrived. They have had unmatched inventory and customer satisfaction for over 15 years, so allow us to take you behind the scenes. Click the button below to view a virtual tour, and tell us what you think of these 10 examples from their showroom. Virtual Dealership Tour 2017 LaFerrari Aperta $4,600,000 :: 1,290 Miles View Listing 2017 Pagani Huayra $2,500,000 :: 609 Miles View Listing 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach $324,900 :: 1136 Miles View Listing 2019 Lamborghini Urus Call For Price :: 11,270 Miles View Listing 2020 Bentley Continental GT First Edition $233,900 :: 1,916 Miles View Listing 2019 McLaren 600LT $259,000 :: 4,268 Miles View Listing 2016 US Specialty Vehicles Rhino GX $249,900 :: 9,000 Miles View Listing 2005 Lamborghini Murcielago Call For Price :: 19,041 Miles View Listing 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Call For Price :: 1,573 Miles View Listing 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Call For Price :: 33,675 Miles View Listing This is just a small sample of what they have to offer, so click the button to view their inventory and stay with us for all your Excell Auto updates. View Excell Auto Group Inventory @ duPont REGISTRY

By Andrew Nabors – April 15, 2020

Fusion Luxury Motors Announces Supercar Storage

I love buying cars, I just have a problem selling them. If you are afflicted by the same conditions, finding a place to store your rides is a constant issue. That is why our friends at Fusion Luxury Motors have announced supercar storage. Their massive 72,000 square-foot facility in Chatsworth contains an inventory that will knock your socks off. In addition to owning the rights and tooling for the Eleanor GT500, the showroom is climate controlled and protected by infrared, audio, reinforced steel barricades and perimeter surveillance around the clock. Their press release states that they are capable of short term or long term storage, with easy access within normal business hours. After hours drop-off and pickup is easily arranged by calling ahead. Other perks include battery tenders and regular wipe downs. Fusion is a full-service dealership that also offers detailing, ceramic coating, clear bra, window tint, and whatever you may need. A good example car towing dublin should be included in your contract, in that way you will ensure that you have road assistance 24/7. Click the button below to browse their inventory, and give them a call for a quote today. Stay with us for all your Fusion news. Request Quote Here " width="680"> Contact Fusion Luxury Motors Website: https://www.fusionmotorco.com/storagePhone: 818-773-8181Address: 20837 NORDHOFF ST, CHATSWORTH‎, CA‎ 91311

By Edward Jones – April 14, 2020

Bala Blue & Passion Pink Rolls-Royce Cullinans at O'Gara ...

Rolls-Royce Beverly Hills, part of the O'Gara Coach family, has two very special ultra-luxury SUVs up for sale. Both of these vehicles are Rolls-Royce Cullinans, but they come in two very different colors. One is finished in Bala Blue while the other is in Passion Pink. Both examples are striking in their own right and were featured in an Instagram Live video by O'Gara Coach. Check them out in the video up above and be sure to follow O'Gara Coach on Instagram for more incredible live videos. Passion Pink Cullinan This Cullinan comes in a fantastic Passion Pink finish with a Seashell interior. The color combination of the pink and light-tan interior is absolutely perfect. Just imagine how lovely it would look by the beach. It's a brand-new example that's looking for the right owner. View Listing Bala Blue Cullinan The other Cullinan that O'Gara Coach featured was the example in Bala Blue. Inside is a Navy Blue and Charles Blue interior with contrasting wood trim. If you're a fan of the color blue, then this is the perfect luxury SUV for you. Be sure to click the button below to learn more. View Listing

By Dylan Orluck – April 14, 2020

Canepa: Street-Legal Porsche 934

Our friends over at Canepa have been making our day for weeks now by posting something special on social media to keep us car guys entertained everyday. They recently turned a Porsche 934 race car into a streetcar for a very special client. There were only 31 Porsche 934’s ever made and Canepa has converted three for street use and is working on a fourth. If you are one of the lucky few that owns a 934 and want to be able to drive it on the street, look no further, Canepa’s got you covered. See for yourself below. View Inventory https://www.facebook.com/canepamotorsport/videos/240800023973759/

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By Andrew Nabors – April 10, 2020

Pure Performance For Sale At Pierre Ford

There is more than one way to skin a cat, therefore there are multiple ways to build fast Fords. Think back to the first time you encountered a Roush F-150 or a Shelby Super Snake. It would not have been the same location. What if we told you that one dealer in the Pacific Northwest offers every possible factory and aftermarket Ford? Drive a few minutes to North Seattle and you will not believe your eyes. From Vancouver to Portland, Pierre Ford is the only place you will find Saleen, Shelby, Roush, Tuscany, & Harley-Davidson Fords next to each other. What does this mean for you? The only way Pierre Ford could have such diversity in location is due to selling so many new Fords. As such, the same sales volume allows them to buy them below the net price offered to other dealers. Passing the savings on to you is how they have stayed #1, so we thought you might like a few examples: Browse Pierre Ford Inventory Harley-Davidson F-150 View Price & Specs Shelby GT-H Hertz Edition Supercharged Mustang Convertible View Price & Specs Roush Stage 3 SC 710HP View Price & Specs Saleen Yellow Label View Price & Specs Shelby Super Snake Convertible View Price & Specs Shelby Baja Raptor View Price & Specs Tuscany F-250 FTX Powerstroke SuperDuty View Price & Specs Shelby Super Snake Ghost Stripe View Price & Specs Needless to say, these are just a few examples of what Pierre Ford has to offer. In addition to every premium brand, they also lead the way in fleet sales, service satisfaction, and accessories. Should you have a hankering for anything Ford-powered, don't hesitate to call. Contact Pierre Ford Website: https://www.pierreford.com/Phone: 877-759-8994Address: 11525 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

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