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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 Tyler Rampersaud – October 13, 2026

DeLorean Announces New Electric Flying Car Racing Team

Whether you see it as a unique-looking sports car with an infamous backstory or an automotive Hollywood icon, the DeLorean DMC-12 is impossible to ignore. Its metallic body and gullwing doors gave it captivating visuals, and its presence in pop culture cemented its status as one of the most important American sports car nameplates. However, DeLorean Motor Company has returned to the forefront of news, and this time, it’s with a flying car. DeLorean has just announced at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 that it will be entering the Airspeeder International Series, the world’s first electric flying car racing series, debuting in November 2026 as the 2026-2027 season of the series begins. As the constructor of the United States Airspeeder team, DeLorean is the first American constructor in the series, and the venture brings an American automotive icon to the sky. Airspeeder aims to develop electric flying car technology through the intense pressure and competitive nature of the racing world, using advanced flight control and AI-enabled safety systems to facilitate three-dimensional racing in the air. The series was founded by Matt Pearson, who said of DeLorean’s participation, “DeLorean is the original flying car brand. Long before anyone had built one, the whole world already knew what a flying DeLorean looked like. Every great racing series is defined by the constructors who choose to compete in it. To have an American icon line up on our grid in our first international season tells you where this sport is going. America has repeatedly changed how the world moves, on the road, in the air and beyond, and the DeLorean Airspeeder Team carries that ambition into a new arena.” <- gallery -> In the first international season of the series, teams will race eVTOL aircraft through electronically defined courses, and in DeLorean’s case, the team will race the Airspeeder Mk3C, with the automotive brand defining the flying car’s design identity. After this coming season, the upcoming DeLorean Airspeeder will be a result of collaboration with student engineering teams at UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech. Bringing an iconic American automotive name to the sky, DeLorean is joining the racing world in a boldly innovative way. View All DeLorean For Sale Image Source: Airspeeder

By duPont REGISTRY – October 03, 2022

Your Journey To A DeLorean Alpha5

Presented by DeLorean Motor Company. DeLorean is as eager as you are to enable a path to ownership of our iconic Alpha5. In true DeLorean fashion, we are trailblazing a new, revolutionary way that secures your place in line on the DeLorean Exchange platform, available exclusively to members of the DeLorean Alphas Club. Through your entire journey to ownership, DeLorean Flex offers flexibility and support as you secure your ideal reservation, configure your vehicle, and ultimately complete your purchase of the DeLorean Alpha5 on your terms. JOIN THE ALPHAS CLUB Your journey to ownership begins with an $88 Alphas Club lifetime membership. Additionally, your Alphas Club membership includes a variety of exclusive benefits. PURCHASE ON THE DELOREAN EXCHANGE Alphas Club members have exclusive access to secure their place in line on the DeLorean Exchange, by purchasing a randomized production slot for $2,500 starting in the next few weeks. CUSTOMIZE WITH DELOREAN FLEX Once you’ve successfully purchased your production slot on the DeLorean Exchange, DeLorean Flex enables you to transfer, trade, or sell your production slot to other Alphas Club members. Members who were unable to secure a production slot have the ability to purchase one from other Alphas Club members on the DeLorean Exchange. Reserve Your DeLorean Alpha5 Now

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 01, 2022

The DeLorean Alpha5 Will Be On Display For One Of The Fir...

The newest exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum is of an icon brought back to the future. The Petersen Automotive Museum is full of the world’s greatest car icons, and each show honors another car that transcended the car world either with undeniably incredible design, engineering, innovation, and craftsmanship or by being an icon in its own right in pop culture. The DeLorean DMC12 was one of those icons, and with its movie appearances and quintessential 80s origin story, it’s a car and a brand that has unmistakable charm. The new DeLorean Alpha5 is the new DeLorean’s take on recapturing that charm, and it introduced itself at Monterey Car Week to a wowed audience. Now, the car is heading to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles to be on display in the lobby. MUST READ: The DeLorean Motor Company Releases Its New Apparel And Accessories Collection Here, the Petersen Museum changes from showing off DeLorean’s storied past to instead showing DeLorean’s future. Along with that, two other DeLorean EV concepts will be on view at the museum, as the “Alternating Currents” exhibition at the museum on the second floor will be showing them. The opportunity to get a look at the new Alpha5 is an incredible one as the Petersen Museum says that it will be one of the first places in the world where you can catch a glimpse at the new car. The DeLorean Alpha5 will be on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum until September 25. View All DeLoreans For Sale Source: Petersen Automotive Museum

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 31, 2022

The DeLorean Motor Company Releases Its New Apparel And A...

Along with three new vehicle debuts, DeLorean launches a luxury apparel line for future owners. With the resurrection of DeLorean Motor Company being an automotive highlight for 2022, the brand introduced an all-new production model, along with two concepts that present a promising future. Since the official debut of the Alpha5, DeLorean is continuing to develop its DNA with additional luxury lifestyle goods that embody the values of the iconic automotive manufacturer. The creative team at DeLorean Motor Company is pleased to unveil its new apparel and accessories collection, featuring styles and designs that complement the look and feel of its upcoming EVs. MUST-READ: DeLorean Motor Company Reveals Two Concept Models Aside The All-New Alpha5 The DeLorean clothing line contains pieces made from premium materials, using subtle and modern logos to highlight its reintroduction into the automotive world. The family-friendly automotive apparel line includes sweatshirts, long-sleeve shirts, and t-shirts. A performance snapback with the new DeLorean Motor Company logo is also available as part of the drop. Owners of the new DeLorean Alpha5 will now have the perfect wardrobe to complete the luxury lifestyle built around DeLorean and its new innovative approach in the future. The all-new DeLorean Motor Company Collection is currently available starting at $30. View the current DeLorean examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and automotive news. VIEW ALL DELOREAN FOR SALE Source: DeLorean Motor Company

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 24, 2022

DeLorean Motor Company Reveals Two Concept Models Aside T...

Its re-introduction to the automotive industry features an all-new vehicle platform, and two futuristic concept models. Although Monterey Car Week and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance focus on new model debuts for manufacturers, they also act as a stage for brands looking to re-enter the automotive industry. For the innovative team at DeLorean Motor Company, this year proved to be special because it was the first vehicle launch since the mainstream production of the DMC-12 in the early 80s. While the electrified Alpha5 took the Pebble Beach stage for its debut after four generations of evolution, DeLorean kept two other magnificent concepts under wraps until the final day of Monterey Car Week 2022. DeLorean is proud to showcase the 2024 Alpha5 Plasmatail and 2040 Omega as two new concept models in line with the motor company’s performance-focused future. MUST-READ: DeLorean Debuts The All-New Alpha5 At The 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance The Alpha5 Plasmatail is an extension to the all-new Alpha5 release, adding length in the rear of the original coupe to give it a shooting brake appearance. The interior configuration offers the same 5-passenger seating arrangement as the Alpha5, with the added storage space to give it a more functional and stylish look. The 2040 DeLorean Omega shape itself in a completely new form, representing an all-new chapter for the brand and its dedication to innovation. The 2040 Omega features roots from a Baja-themed off-road racing platform, introducing DeLorean to a new environment to dominate. Although specs and pricing have yet to be announced, this year certainly checks out as DeLorean Motor Company’s welcome back party. View all of the current DeLorean examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and Monterey Car Week 2022 releases. VIEW ALL DELOREAN FOR SALE Source: Delorean Motor Company

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 19, 2022

DeLorean Debuts The All-New Alpha5 At The 2022 Pebble Bea...

"Our vehicles and their technology engage the senses and ignite a passion for the drive." Since the initial announcement of its return to the automotive market, the DeLorean Motor Company continues to receive support from the community of collectors and enthusiasts with the launch of its all-new model. While we have seen a sneak peek in the form of a small 1:64-scale model from Hot Wheels, DeLorean kept its official unveiling set for Car Week 2022. After its last DMC-12 finished production in 1983, DeLorean is proud to showcase the all-new Alpha5 at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. With the magnificent Monterey coast as its backdrop, the DeLorean Alpha5 sat on the stage with its iconic gullwing doors exposing the stunning interior design. MUST-READ: Top 10 Cars Being Auctioned During Monterey Car Week 2022 The Alpha5 underwent four generations of evolution before making its appearance as an all-new chassis ready for regular vehicle production and active road use. The Alpha5 launch configuration features a dark red finish that adds depth to its design while complimenting its elongated body. It’s an all-electric model with an estimated 0-60 time of 2.99 seconds, an estimated range of 300 miles or more, and an estimated top speed of 155 mph. From the astonished looks on the crowd in attendance for DeLorean Motor Company’s return, the Alpha5 is sure to be an anticipated EV that consumers will be looking to add to their garages in the future. View all of the current DeLorean examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle news and Monterey Car Week 2022 releases. VIEW ALL DELOREAN FOR SALE Source: @deloreanmotorcompany IG

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 17, 2022

Hot Wheels Reveals A New 1:64 DeLorean Alpha5 Before Its ...

With the new Alpha5, DeLorean isn’t toying around. DeLorean is a pop culture icon, and with its Alpha5, the brand is making a triumphant and anticipated return to the automotive world, and in doing so, it partners with another pop culture icon: Hot Wheels. Ahead of the Alpha5’s August 18 debut, Hot Wheels has revealed images of its 1:64 rendition of the new all-electric revival of the DeLorean name. DeLorean and Hot Wheels have been collaborating on this project for a total of 4 months, with concept art sketching, CAD development, digital clay design, 3D printing, and prototype model development all a part of that process. MUST READ: DeLorean Unveils The History Of Delorean Concepts Between The Original And The New Alpha5 The new die-cast car in its miniature form perfectly captures the stunning Italdesign-penned look of the new Alpha5, which is going to have its official global debut at the world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, on the awards ramp of the incredibly prestigious event during Monterey Car Week, one of the most important periods in the annual automotive calendar. DeLorean is back, with its signature bold design, and technology and performance that takes its driver to the future. View All DeLoreans For Sale Source: Hot Wheels

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 25, 2022

DeLorean Unveils The History Of Delorean Concepts Between...

With a new DeLorean on the horizon, the brand shows us what it took to get here. The DMC DeLorean was an instant icon and pop-culture superstar in its time, and while many think that the original DeLorean and the brand around it was only a thing of the 80s, DeLorean has revealed that DeLorean has been orchestrating its comeback since the 90s, and now that it’s finally come to fruition, DeLorean is showing us the entire journey it took to get to this point, which involved four concept cars that never made it to production, and decades of effort and design. MUST READ: The New DeLorean Alpha5 Has Been Revealed With An Estimated 0-88 Time Of 4.35 Seconds The first was the DeLorean Alpha or the DMC-24. It was a concept for a 4-5 seat car that looked similar to the original DeLorean. After that, the Alpha2 concept came about in the 1990s, which was a far cry from the original DeLorean. While it used a three-row pixelated taillight that referenced the original car, the Italdesign-penned car was a roadster with half-gullwing doors that featured removable panels for an open-top drive, and a design that introduced curvature to the DeLorean look, something that the original car famously lacked. Then came the Alpha3, DeLorean’s 2000s concept of a luxury sedan. The rear door was a gullwing like the original car, which allowed passengers a comfortable entry and exit from the rear seats, and the proportions of the vehicle were quite unconventional. However, there was something much different about the DeLorean Alpha3, which was the fact that it was an electric vehicle and the first look at what an electric DeLorean might look like. Then came Alpha4, a DeLorean SUV that not only had room for 7 to 8 passengers but was also powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. Now, we have the DeLorean Alpha5, an electric sports car that learns from all of its predecessors, especially the original DeLorean, and continues the legacy that the DeLorean brand spent decades building, even when we didn’t know it. View All DeLoreans For Sale Source: DeLorean

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 31, 2022

The New DeLorean Alpha5 Has Been Revealed With An Estimat...

The modern evolution of the iconic DeLorean brand has arrived. It has been thought by many that the DeLorean brand made a one-hit-wonder with the DMC-12. It was a car that was quirky, iconic, and somewhat infamous, but what it did most importantly was make a statement that sent shockwaves through pop culture that still has a significant impact today. However, John DeLorean had plans for a brand that continued, and the DMC-24, a.k.a DMC200 or Project 831/1, was going to be the next evolution of the DeLorean brand. MUST READ: DeLorean Starts Countdown Until Reveal of All-New Model Instead, that evolution is the new DeLorean Alpha5, a new, modern DeLorean penned by Italdesign with the goal of preserving the DeLorean heritage and signature while making a modern and stunning car that speaks to DeLorean’s mission to represent the future. It’s an all-electric model with an estimated 0-60 time of 2.99 seconds, an estimated range of 300 miles or more, and an estimated top speed of 155 mph. The car is going to be fully revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this August, and along with it, DeLorean promises to tell the previously untold story of the brand after the DMC-12. It’s safe to say that the legendary DeLorean brand has come back to the future. Source: DeLorean Motor Company

By Edward Jones – May 20, 2022

DeLorean Starts Countdown Until Reveal of All-New Model

After decades of waiting, a new DeLorean is coming soon. DeLorean is finally getting ready to reveal their all-new model decades after production of the iconic DMC-12 ceased. As of right now, not much is known about the car but we do have teaser images to keep us guessing. In the images down below, we see the three horizontal stripes of LED lights of the taillight that are connected by a full-width light. Below that is an illuminated DeLorean logo, a name that we love to see gracing a new automobile. Above these lights is a rear window with louvers, similar to the original DMC-12. " width="680"> If you're as excited as we are about the new DeLorean, you can join in on the countdown until its reveal on May 31st. On DeLorean's website, a counter has been implemented that counts down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the exciting reveal. There's also a button to sign up for "advance access." Be sure to visit that site if you'd like to learn more about one of the most exciting reveals of the year. See All DeLoreans For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by DeLorean Motor Company (@deloreanmotorcompany) View this post on Instagram A post shared by DeLorean Motor Company (@deloreanmotorcompany)

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