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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 – September 16, 2021

Highline Highlights at O'Gara Coach Beverly Hills

This week on duPont REGISTRY’s Highline Highlight, we are featuring O'Gara Coach Beverly Hills, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Down below is just a taste of what they have to offer in their expansive inventory. To see it all, click the "View Entire Inventory". View Entire Inventory 2018 McLaren 720S View Price and Listing 2017 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 View Price and Listing 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS View Price and Listing 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin Vantage View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBX View Price and Listing 2021 McLaren 720S View Price and Listing 2020 McLaren 720S Spider Performance View Price and Listing

By Edward Jones – August 24, 2021

Highline Highlights at Boston Motorsports

This week on duPont REGISTRY’s Highline Highlight, we are featuring The Collection, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Down below is just a taste of what they have to offer in their expansive inventory. To see it all, click the "View Entire Inventory". View Entire Inventory 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R View Price and Listing 2020 Mercedes-AMG G 63 View Price and Listing 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder View Price and Listing 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB View Price and Listing 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider View Price and Listing 2020 McLaren 720S Spider Performance View Price and Listing 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera View Price and Listing 2019 McLaren 720S Performance View Price and Listing 2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo View Price and Listing 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 View Price and Listing

By Edward Jones – August 13, 2021

Highline Highlights at The Collection

This week on duPont REGISTRY’s Highline Highlight, we are featuring The Collection, headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida. Down below is just a taste of what they have to offer in their expansive inventory. To see it all, click the "View Entire Inventory" to see it all. View Entire Inventory 2021 Aston Martin DBX View Price and Listing 2019 McLaren 600LT View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBX View Price and Listing 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT R View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBX View Price and Listing 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante View Price and Listing

By Edward Jones – August 09, 2021

Highline Highlights at Holman Motorcars Fort Lauderdale -...

This week on duPont REGISTRY’s Highline Highlight, we are featuring Holman Motorcars Fort Lauderdale. Check out their current selection of the Aston Martin DBX luxury SUVs for sale down below. Each one is incredibly unique and ready for a new owner! View Entire Inventory 2021 Aston Martin DBX Jet Black/Obsidian Black View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBX Lunar-White/Red View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBX Xenon Grey/Black View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBX Zaffre Blue/Tan View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBX Liquid-Crimson/Tan View Price and Listing 2021 Aston Martin DBX Lunar White/Obsidian Black View Price and Listing

By Dylan Orluck – April 07, 2020

Ash Crest Collection Selling Cars To Benefit Community

The car world is an incredibly crazy and amazing place. With COVID-19 trying to tear everything and everyone apart, the true car enthusiasts are coming closer and closer together. Instagram has been a huge platform for connecting people during this pandemic by bringing you entertainment from like minded people, whether it's our virtual dealer tours or having the ability to ask your idol what their favorite car is - it’s helping everyone get through these tough times. The Ash Crest Collection took a different approach that took things to a whole new level. Their community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is getting hit extremely hard by the pandemic, so the crew took to Instagram to announce that they are selling part of the collection and that all of the proceeds go back into the community. The proceeds will primarily target the service industry as they are suffering the most at this difficult time. Here is a list of cars they are selling. 2006 Red/Tan Ferrari F430 Spider with 5800 miles - 6 speed manual, window sticker included ($214,370 MSRP). 2007 Red/Tan Ferrari F430 Spider with 250 miles - former Ming collection car, Tubi exhaust, original MSRP of $313,000 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS w/ Weissach package - 1-of-1 PTS Mexico Blue, 260 miles, $362,000 MSRP 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 with 8200 miles - silver/black, clean DME report, never tracked, fresh major service SOLD 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Yellow/Black - very rare 6-speed manual, 7600 miles 1966 Nassau Blue survivor Corvette L72 Big Block 427 w/38k miles and 4-speed; convertible 1967 Rally Red Corvette 427/435 Big Block w/ 39k miles, manual; convertible Remember, 100% of the proceeds are going to charity. Be sure to reach out on Instagram and see how you can help. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-f8gzJJKj6/

By Edward Jones – March 23, 2020

Never Before Seen Prices & Programs at Lamborghini Palm B...

During these challenging times Lamborghini Palm Beach / Karma Palm Beach has made special arrangements with the manufacturers (and some banks) to offer special programs on ALL new Lamborghini inventory and Karma inventory. Low or no-cost nationwide shipping is also available. Take advantage of their large inventory, and these never before seen rates, terms and programs. Call the sales team direct at 888-601-4852 for your absolute best deal of a lifetime. Visit LamborghiniPalmBeach.com 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S View Listing 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ View Listing 2018 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder View Listing 2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo View Listing 2019 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 View Listing Contact Lamborghini Palm Beach Website: lamborghinipalmbeach.comEmail: Contact FormPhone: 888-601-4852Address: 2345 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409

By Edward Jones – January 14, 2020

Immaculate Hypercar Selection For Sale at Excell Auto Group

Presented by Excell Auto Group - Imagine seeing all your ultimate favorite Hypercars together in one place. No, this isn’t someone’s garage. Excell Auto Group currently has the most impressive lineup, and it might be closer to you than you think. This dealership located in Boca Raton, FL has a jaw-dropping inventory and you need to hear about it. Four of the most unique vehicles you will ever see, among other unique luxury and exotic vehicles are currently sitting in Excell Auto’s showroom. view listing This esteemed 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster listed at $3 million dollars, is the true definition of power, durability, beauty, precision and dependability! This gorgeous, mid-engine hypercar succeeded the Pagani Zonda. This vehicle has a 6.0L, twin-turbocharged Mercedes-AMG V12 engine and a 7-speed sequential manual transmission. This amazing exposed bare carbon and extremely rare 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster is just one of the four masterpieces sitting in Excell Auto’s showroom waiting for a new home, but that’s not all. If you are not a fan of convertibles, their 2014 Pagani Huayra with gull-wing doors might be just the perfect car for you. view listing This modern collectible Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta doesn’t stay behind. The 2017 Nero Daytona Black Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta listed at $5.19 million dollars is every collector’s dream. view listing Last, but not least, Porsche’s most powerful, advanced vehicle the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid. Powered by a naturally aspirated 4.6L V8 Engine produces 608 horsepower with 2 electric motors, delivering an additional 279hp for a combined output of 887hp. This Porsche listed at $1.295 million dollars is the true definition of power, agility, precision, and style. The exclusivity and prestige design is what makes these vehicles, Hypercars. Just like any other piece in Excell Auto’s inventory, expect no less than a vehicle in pristine condition and the most pleasant car buying experience you would ever have. VIEW ENTIRE INVENTORY

By Edward Jones – September 19, 2019

Pair of Striking MSO McLaren 600LTs For Sale at McLaren S...

Not all 600LTs are created equal. The carbon roof scoop or snorkel has been an iconic feature on McLarens, dating back to the original McLaren F1. Functionally, the roof scoop provides increased cooling to the 592hp mid-engine V8. There is also an added sense of aural drama when you drive a car with a roof scoop. As you run through the gears on the 7sp dual-clutch transmission, you can hear the air “whooshing” directly over your head into the engine bay. It’s truly a sound you’ll never get tired of hearing. Did we mention that it looks freaking awesome?! You’ll be the envy of any track day or car show when you show up with a roof scoop McLaren. Very few 600LTs were specced with this ultra-desirable option, and both of these cars are currently available for sale at McLaren San Diego. view this car's price and listing Finished in Silica White with red-tinted exterior carbon fiber. MSO bespoke interior with Senna seats and red Alcantara inserts. Headrests with bespoke MSO embroidery. Color-matched keys. view this car's price and listing Exterior finished in Fistral Blue. MSO bespoke interior with Senna seats and McLaren Orange leather seat inserts. Headrests with bespoke MSO embroidery. Bespoke painted switches in McLaren Orange. Color-matched keys.

By Edward Jones – January 31, 2019

Karma Miami and Romero Britto Created a Wild Art Car and ...

Prestige Imports’ Karma Miami and Karma Automotive have partnered with world-renowned artist Romero Britto to create a one-of-a-kind 2019 Karma Revero. The car, which was originally created as an interactive piece of artwork for Ride2Revive’s 8th annual track event, is currently on sale at Prestige Imports’ Karma Miami for $170,000. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ride2Revive organization, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates unforgettable and adrenaline filled experiences for children facing critical illnesses. Brett David and Romero Britto “My sister Brooke David and I felt that acclaimed artist Romero Britto was the perfect partner for Karma Automotive and Ride2Revive with this initiative,” said Brett David, CEO of Prestige Imports and Co-Founder of Ride2Revive. “In addition to being an exceptional artist, Romero Britto is also one of the most philanthropic figures in Miami and his artwork is synonymous with the city. The children at Ride2Revive really were able to relate to the bright and fun colors in his artwork and the partnership with Britto and Karma Automotive was a natural fusion of art and technology." The Revero is a luxury hybrid automobile conceived by the California-based company, Karma. When it was first introduced, this model was the first car to be sold in the United States that was powered by electricity, gas and solar. That's forward thinking. This collaboration combines art with cutting-edge technology from the as the Revero is one of the newest and latest hybrid luxury vehicles in the industry. The car is currently for sale at for $170,000.00 at Prestige Imports, located at 14800 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33181. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Ride2Revive. To contact Prestige Imports, be sure to click the button below. prestige imports' dealer page

By Edward Jones – January 15, 2018

Bugatti Chiron and Rare Supercars Added to FLCS Inventory

Fort Lauderdale Collection South has just expanded their already wild inventory with a trio of truly exotic cars. When I was pinged on what they uploaded to the site, I was pretty excited, to be honest. The trio includes a rare 2016 Ferrari F12tdf, 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder with the Martini livery and a, wait for it... 2018 Bugatti Chiron. Oh yes, they have the all-new hypercar from the French powerhouse in their showroom as I type this. Scroll below to see the cars a bit more in-depth.View Dealer Inventory 2016 Ferrari F12tdfThis 2016 Ferrari F12tdf features a 6.3-liter V12 Gasoline engine. It is equipped with a 7 Speed Automatic transmission. The vehicle is Rosso Dino with a Black Cloth interior. It is offered with the remaining factory warranty.View Listing 2015 Porsche 918 SpyderThis 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder 2dr Weissach Roadster, Factory Matte Black with Martini Pkg features a 4.6-liter V8 engine. It is equipped with a 7 Speed Automatic transmission. The vehicle is Matte Black with an Onyx Black/Silver Leather interior. It is offered As-Is, extended warranty is available.View Listing 2018 Bugatti ChironThis 2018 Bugatti Chiron Number One features an 8.0-liter quad-turbo 16cyl Gasoline engine. It is equipped with a 7 Speed Automatic transmission. The vehicle is Black with a Red Leather interior.View Listing

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