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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 – July 27, 2026

2 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Examples Listed For Sale

With today's rapidly changing automotive industry, car enthusiasts are realizing just how amazing some modern classics are, capturing the nostalgia and ambition of an era that will likely never happen again. Especially in the 2000s, some unforgettable modern classics were created, and one of the most iconic American examples is the Dodge Ram SRT-10. A performance-oriented version of the Dodge Ram pickup truck, the SRT-10 featured heavily revised bodywork and the contemporary Dodge Viper’s incredible V10 engine. With an available manual or automatic transmission, and both a regular cab and a quad cab, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 offers a wide range of options for experiencing performance truck thrill with a unique power plant. With over 500 horsepower, it served as a precursor to the performance trucks that we see in the automotive world today, especially the high-performance Ram TRX. Today, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 stands out as one of the most unique and remarkable moments in the incredible period of the 2000s. On duPont REGISTRY, two examples that are available for sale are currently being showcased. Being the source for supercars since 1985, duPont REGISTRY specializes in luxury and exotic cars, and niche performance cars with collectible status like the Dodge Ram SRT-10. With these examples, you can capture a genuine piece of automotive history. View All Dodge Ram SRT-10s For Sale 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 View Listing 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 View Listing

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 23, 2026

Supercharged American Muscle: The Best Dodge SRT Demons For Sale

The Dodge Demon is a name that roars with muscle car heritage and modern-day performance dominance. The Demon was initially a budget-friendly performance car, first introduced in the early 1970s as a trim for the Dodge Dart. Fast forward to 2018, and the Demon nameplate made an earth-shaking comeback as part of the Dodge Challenger lineup. Unlike its modest origins, the modern Challenger SRT Demon was designed to dominate drag strips, showcasing innovations like a factory-installed transbrake and drag radials straight out of the box. This reinvention of the Demon was a bold declaration of Dodge’s commitment to pushing muscle car performance to its limits. On the outside, the Dodge Demon is unmistakably aggressive with a wide body, flared fenders, and a massive air scoop on the hood that screams pure power. Lightweight materials were used strategically to keep the car lean without sacrificing strength, while details like the Demon badge and optional racing stripes pay homage to classic muscle car styling. From its squat stance to its menacing headlights, every inch of the Demon looks like it was built to intimidate. Inside, the Dodge Demon keeps things simple but focused on performance. A driver-centric cockpit features optional racing seats and minimal distractions, with most controls geared towards maximizing speed. At the heart of the Demon lies a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine that produces an impressive 840 horsepower on race fuel. All that power allows the Demon to sprint from 0-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds, making it one of the fastest production cars ever built. Whether you’re a muscle car purist or a performance enthusiast, the Dodge Demon lives up to its legendary name in every way imaginable. Dodge SRT Demon Inventory How fast is the Dodge SRT Demon 170? The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is an absolute powerhouse, producing 1,025 horsepower on E85 fuel. It can rocket from 0-60 mph in just 1.66 seconds and run the quarter-mile in an NHRA-certified 8.91 seconds at 151.17 mph, making it one of the quickest production cars ever built. What makes the Dodge Demon different from a Hellcat? The Dodge Demon takes everything wild about the Hellcat and cranks it up to eleven. It’s built for straight-line domination, packing a stronger supercharged V8, a lighter body, and a transbrake to launch harder off the line. Plus, it can run on high-octane race fuel for even more power—something the Hellcat just can’t match. Why is the Dodge Demon banned from NHRA drag racing? The Demon’s incredible quarter-mile time of 8.91 seconds is so fast that it actually breaks NHRA regulations, which require additional safety modifications (like a roll cage) for cars running under 9.99 seconds. Straight from the factory, it’s simply too quick for most sanctioned drag strips without those extra safety features. 2023 Dodge SRT Demon 170 View Price & Listing 2023 Dodge SRT Demon 170 View Price & Listing 2018 Dodge SRT Demon View Price & Listing 2023 Dodge SRT Demon 170 View Price & Listing 2018 Dodge SRT Demon View Price & Listing 2023 Dodge SRT Demon 170 View Price & Listing 2018 Dodge SRT Demon View Price & Listing 2023 Dodge SRT Demon 170 View Price & Listing 2018 Dodge SRT Demon View Price & Listing 2018 Dodge SRT Demon View Price & Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 24, 2024

Explore Performance Legacy With BJ Motors' FOUR Dodge Vip...

Pick your version of one of the greatest American performance cars. Many car enthusiasts will tell you that there’s no car quite like the Dodge Viper, and there likely never will be one in the future. Its timeless sports car proportions, massive V10 engine, and thrilling performance make it a truly legendary machine whose essence can only be captured by owning one, and as the automotive industry continues to change, the Dodge Viper and cars like it are becoming increasingly collectible. If you’re looking to get your hands on a Dodge Viper, BJ Motors of Tomball, Texas, a specialist in Dodge Vipers, has not one for sale, but four, with three different variants of the legendary American performance machine available. Two examples of the second-generation Dodge Viper GTS are available, one 2000 Dodge Viper GTS, with a Steel Gray paint color that was only sold for one year, and a 2001 Dodge Viper GTS, which sports Race Yellow, a color that was first offered in the 2001 model year. Both cars are in excellent condition and show off what high-performance excellence looked like in their time. View All BJ Motors Inventory 2001 Dodge Viper GTS View Listing & Financing 2000 Dodge Viper GTS View Listing & Financing BJ Motors’ inventory also features a 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible for sale, a stunning example of the fourth generation of the American performance legend. The convertible is finished in Snakeskin Green with black center livery stripes, with a two-tone interior in gray and black. With under 10,000 miles on the odometer, this 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible is a beautiful example of Viper history. 2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Convertible View Listing & Financing The rarest and most desirable Dodge Viper in BJ Motors’ inventory, however, is a 2010 Dodge Viper ACR 1:33 Edition, which is finished in Viper Black with a red livery, and sports a black interior. The car was created to celebrate the 1:33.91 lap record set by the Dodge Viper in 2010 at Laguna Seca, and it’s number 5 of just 33 examples made. An example of the Dodge Viper ACR, it also boasts track-ready performance enhancements and stands out easily as one of the greatest examples of the Dodge Viper. With an array of Dodge Vipers for sale, including one of the rarest variants of the legendary performance car, BJ Motors is the place to look if you want to own a piece of the Viper’s incredible story. 2010 Dodge Viper ACR 1:33 Edition View Listing & Financing

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 26, 2024

Le Mans-Raced 2000 Dodge Viper GTS R Listed For Sale

In the performance car world, the United States is often the underdog, with some of the world’s most desirable and celebrated supercars and sports cars originating in Germany, Italy, or France. While those countries are all known for their incredible innovation, engineering, and design, the United States has continued to prove itself as a worthy purveyor of performance, with many cars breaking boundaries and changing the perception of American cars when it comes to performance. View Price And Listing One of the greatest American performance cars ever is the Dodge Viper, which is one of the few cars in the world to boast a V10 engine, and combined that unorthodox 8-liter powertrain with inspiration from the Shelby Cobra to create one of the world’s most iconic performance cars. However, the Dodge Viper truly got its chance to shine on the race track, with racing versions of the car forging an unforgettable legacy, and this 2000 Dodge Viper GTS Ex-Works/Team ORECA is one of the greatest. It has a list of accomplishments achieved on some of motorsport’s most important stages, like placing 7th in its class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Sebring, as well as plenty of American Le Mans Series race wins and the season win in 2000. This Dodge Viper transcends being simply an excellent performance car or race car and is also a piece of motorsport and automotive history, a proud one for the American automotive industry and proof of its performance prowess. If you’re interested in owning this racing time capsule, view the price and listing by clicking below. Image Source: LBI Limited

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 15, 2024

1,025HP 2023 Dodge SRT Demon 170 For Sale

A record-breaking masterpiece can now be yours. The automotive industry is changing, and when it comes to record-breaking straight-line performance, electric cars are beginning to take over when it comes to breaking records and pushing boundaries. However, as SRT, one of the most pertinent names in American automotive performance, prepares to make that transition itself, the Challenger Demon 170 was introduced as its ode to muscle cars as we know them, and the final pinnacle of SRT’s current muscle car dynasty. Its supercharged 6.2-liter V8 is capable of an amazing 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb/ft of torque, and its 1.66-second 0-60 time and 8.91-second quarter mile time at over 151 mph broke global production car records, cementing it in history as one of the greatest-ever examples of a muscle car, American performance car, or performance car on the global stage. Being as much of a testament to the capabilities of SRT performance as it is, the 2023 Dodge Demon 170 is rare, exclusive, and not easy to get your hands on. However, one of these incredible muscle cars is available for sale. It has just 10 miles on its odometer, and is finished in sleek Triple Nickel paintwork with performance-inspired yellow accents. With an interior upholstered in black Alcantara and leather, this Demon 170 is both performance-ready and luxurious, and in its stellar condition, it’s one of the greatest examples available of a history-making muscle car that is bound to be a collector’s prized possession for decades to come. If you’re interested, view the price and listing by clicking below. View Price And Listing

By Andrew Nabors – May 05, 2020

Hennessey Performance 1000 HP Hellcat Redeye Customer Tes...

It is an eye-watering experience watching customers take delivery of a supercar. Someone who has worked hard and saved every penny can now enjoy the sacrifices made. That's why we're glad to show you another satisfied customer of Hennessey Performance. POWER: • 1035 bhp @ 6,500 rpm (*on race gas tune)• 948 lb-ft torque @ 4,200 rpm INCLUDES: • 2.65L Supercharger System• Supercharger Pulley Upgrade• Throttle Body Upgrade• Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers• High-Flow Catalytic Converters• High-Flow Supercharger Bypass Valve• Upgraded High-Flow Fuel Injectors• HPE Calibration Upgrade• High-Flow Air Induction System• Professional Installation• All Necessary Gaskets & Fluids• Chassis Dyno Testing• Road Testing (up to 200 miles)• Hennessey Exterior Badges• HPE1000 Badges• Serial-Numbered Plaques• Hennessey Premium Floor Mats• 1 Year /12,000 Mile Limited Warranty In stock form, the Challenger Hellcat Redeye offers 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque. Essentially a Demon without the option for race fuel, John Hennessey and his team build a motor capable of 1,000 horsepower on Shell 93 premium. It involves a new top end, supercharger, heat exchanger, and a few other proprietary parts I can't mention. Needless to say, Mr. Haggard is happy with his new toy, so stay with us for all your Hennessey news. Learn More

By Andrew Nabors – August 27, 2019

2010 Dodge Challenger Richard Petty Signature Series For ...

When the King first drove the 2010 Dodge Challenger, he could see the potential of the HEMI-powered coupe. The NASCAR engines that powered him to 7 Daytona wins were built by Buddy Arrington. Since Arrington Performance still builds the meanest HEMI on the market, they supplied a 625 horsepower supercharged beast. Backed by a six-speed manual, the Hurst shifter looks right at home. If you run through the gears too fast, Brembo 6-piston brakes have 2 piece rotors to keep you safe. Richard and his team initially planned to build 43 examples, to honor his iconic NASCAR number. But Arrington was too busy building race HEMI engines for dragsters. Only 19 cars were built, and this is number 15. Alex Borla designed a custom exhaust that is not offered in their catalog. Wheels were supplied by Forgeline, with 20" examples of their SP3S in a 2-tone finish. The chin spoiler is from the SRT8, and the embroidered leather interior was handmade by Katzkin. A real shaker hood is connected to a custom intake box. The adjustable coil-over suspension was dialed-in by Petty Enterprises to eliminate bump-steer. The front strut-tower brace was designed for this car, and it has been a hit with the Challenger community. Both the front and rear sway bars are adjustable, technology they developed decades ago at the superspeedway tracks. This car was not built in a custom shop. It was built by a team that brought home 200 NASCAR wins. As such, the King autographed the car in several places, and this car comes with a truckload of documentation. The VIN is not from Dodge, it carries a Petty Garage VIN, noting that they have been building fast cars since 1949. These cars are the centerpiece of many MOPAR collections, so don't miss this opportunity! View Listing

By Andrew Nabors – July 19, 2017

2016 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme For Sale

We would like to think automakers build cars that people want to own, but sometimes it seems their priorities become misguided. Fiat-Chrysler is betting the farm with the return of Alfa-Romeo and the expansion of Maserati. As these new models arrive, they have bid farewell to the Dodge Viper. What began in 1988 as a project headed by Carroll Shelby and Lee Iacocca has been a venomous V10 American Supercar. The Gen 5 Dodge Viper can be a comfortable cruiser or a track-day bruiser. The transformation from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde is easy, just dial up the suspension and relax the stability control. The Viper has been and will remain one of the street & track cars for sale.Also Check Out: Dodge Viper Ends Production August 31stEngineers at SRT along with the assembly line workers want to make sure the Viper goes out on top, so the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR Extreme Aero is the ultimate example. It has dive planes on the nose, fender vents, heat extractors, and the largest production rear wing. This car was ordered with every possible option, including bezels for all four brake ducts, carbon fiber x-brace, red seat belts and a lightweight Li-ion battery. Other ready-to-race parts include a differential cooler, 10-way adjustable shocks, 5-mode stability control and carbon ceramic brakes. Viper has never offered an automatic transmission, and the beefy six-speed manual has triple-cone synchros for years of smooth shifting. Power adjustable pedals make for a perfect seating position, and visibility is better than almost every competitor since the rear spoiler is above your line of sight. These final few Vipers offer no apologies. They will make America question why crossovers and family haulers are everywhere. If you can handle 645 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, click on the link below and give this snake a proper home. 2016 Viper ACR Extreme For Sale

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