McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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Ferrari news from duPont REGISTRY News, updated daily with model reveals, first drives, auction results and current market prices. Our coverage runs across the whole line-up, from the 296 and 296 Speciale to the SF90 XX, the 12Cilindri and the F80. We also follow the earlier cars that built the reputation of the Prancing Horse over seven decades. Reporting comes from the Monterey and Pebble Beach auction floors, and from first drives of new models as they arrive. One thing separates this from other supercar news: many of the Ferraris covered here are listed for sale on the duPont REGISTRY marketplace. Read the story, then see what an example is genuinely worth. For Ferrari news today, and the exotic car news around it, start here.

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 14, 2023

Ferrari Unveils The New SF-23 F1 Car With Fiorano Hot Laps

Ferrari brought the red for Valentine’s Day. Being the holiday known for celebrating love, one of the signature colors of Valentine’s Day is red, which also happens to be the color that is synonymous with the Ferrari brand. With red being the color of Ferrari’s racing pride and glory, there was no better day on the calendar to reveal the F1 car that Ferrari will be pursuing the world’s most prized racing victories with than a day on which the color red is on the minds of people all over the world. Like much of Valentine’s Day’s greeting cards, roses, and candy, the new Ferrari SF23 F1 car added to the day’s iconic red. MUST READ: Ferrari 812 Superfast vs. 812 GTS: Which Is Right For You? The new car is set to debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 5. To show off its incredible racing ability, it was unveiled at Ferrari’s Fiorano Circuit, where it completed hot laps to the thrill of 500 viewing fans. The name marks a return to the “SF” naming convention, and its special livery features exposed carbon fiber, as well as a new Ferrari Design-derived shade of red, which is matte on the F1 car, and glossy on the new 499P endurance racer. With a new car and weeks to go before it hits the track, Ferrari’s Valentine’s Day reveal was red hot. View All Ferraris For Sale Source: Ferrari

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 09, 2023

5 Rare Ferraris For Sale At Ferrari Quebec

Some of the greatest Prancing Horses are in the same stable. There’s no doubt that Ferrari has made some incredible cars. Even the most common automobiles to wear the famed Cavallino Rampante have been some of the most celebrated, loved, and desired things to ever have four wheels, but what that means is that the rarest and most incredible Ferraris are by leaps and bounds some of the most incredible cars ever made. Having a car in your collection that is rare and special by the standards of a storied manufacturer like Ferrari is a surefire way to take your garage to the next level, and at Ferrari of Quebec, not one, nor two, but five of Ferrari’s most incredible creations are available for sale, all rare, powerful, unique, and undeniably beautiful. 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO The first is the 2011 599 GTO. Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, which is one of the many stunning V12-powered, front-engined Ferrari grand tourers, the GTO is the 599’s most potent street-legal version with 661 horsepower, sitting just below the track-only 599 XX. Only 599 of these cars were made, and it’s one of three models to have the hallowed GTO (Gran Turismo Omologato) name. View Price And Listing 2009 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M Next is the 2009 F430 Scuderia Spider 16M, a rare and special version of the timelessly-beautiful Ferrari 430 supercar. It’s a retractable soft-top convertible equipped with a 502-horsepower V8 mounted amidships. Ferrari created the car to celebrate winning the 2008 Formula 1 Constructor’s Championship, the manufacturer’s 16th. Only 499 examples of this incredible machine were ever made. View Price And Listing 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista The Ferrari 488 is a modern supercar masterpiece, with high performance thanks to its twin-turbocharged V8 engine (like the legendary Ferrari F40) and pure-performance engineering. The 2019 488 Pista, however, is even more potent, with 711 horsepower, and also rarer. This stunning Argento Nurburgring example of the car is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cars in the world. View Price And Listing 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale New and transformational, the hybrid Ferrari SF90 Stradale isn’t an easy car to get your hands on, and considering its incredible performance and irresistible style, it’s easy to see why. The futuristic supercar bested even the legendary LaFerrari at the Fiorano Circuit, and this beautiful Rosso Fiorano-painted example shows the amazing machine in its full glory. View Price And Listing 2011 Ferrari 599 GTB 60F1 Alonso Edition Another 599, this 2011 599 GTB 60F1 Alonso Edition is the rarest car in this list. It celebrates the 60th anniversary of Ferrari winning a Formula 1 race, and with signatures from the contemporary F1 drivers for the Prancing Horse (Fernando Alonso and Froilan Gonzalez), only 40 of these stunning cars were made. View Price And Listing Some of the greatest Ferrari heritage in the brand’s entire history currently sits under one roof, so if you’re interested in any of these five amazing cars, which is likely a given, they are all available for sale at Ferrari Quebec in Montreal, Canada.

By Gabriel Vega – February 08, 2023

This Manual-Swapped Ferrari 458 Speciale by Modificata Is...

The Ferrari 458 Speciale is arguably one of the most significant cars the Italian carmaker has produced over the last ten years. A look through magazines from 2013 reveals that journalists praised its looks, handling, and, most importantly, its engine. Ferrari's F136 4.5-liter V8 is a masterpiece, redlining at 9,000 rpm while delivering a level of response seldom seen in today's latest supercars. Furthermore, it became the last naturally-aspirated V8-powered Ferrari ever, as the 488 GTB that followed featured a twin-turbocharged 3.9-liter unit. However, as notable and rare as the 458 Speciale is, it had one flaw. Like the 458 Italia upon which it is based, the only way to send power to its rear wheels was via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Thankfully, a restoration workshop out of Miami, Florida, has set out to right this wrong by manual-swapping one of the 3,000 Speciale coupes produced. They're called Modificata, and while exact details on this build are scarce, it's clear that they've gone where Ferrari dared not to. And we're not just talking about a beautiful gallery of images. Check the video link above to see this one-of-a-kind Speciale in action, sliding through what looks like a private compound while hitting its 9,000 rpm redline. The photos reveal an OEM-plus approach to this unique swap. Gone is the Speciale's carbon-fiber center console, replaced with a gated H-pattern shifter. From the new center console's leatherwork and overall execution of the swap, it looks like something Ferrari itself would produce. While Modificata doesn't specify exactly where this Speciale's six-speed manual comes from, It's most likely out of the F430. While most F430s left the factory equipped with the brand's F1 automated manual, a small batch featured a manual transmission. And considering that the F430 also featured a variant of the brand's F136 V8, this is likely the closest fit. Although, it's a stretch to imagine this swap was an easy one. Modificata itself posted to Instagram stating: "This undertaking has been a real labor of love for us, and make no mistake, it was a long time coming. For all the challenges we faced along the way, there is no better reward than the Italian symphony of 9,000 RPM and the metallic click-clack of a gated shifter." Now there's a statement that's tough to disagree with. Still, while the workshop indicates that the manual swap saves a significant amount of weight, it has yet to offer any specifics. Additionally, it'll take thorough road testing to see how the manual and its gearing will affect 0-60 mph times, top speed, etc. But in reality, the stats don't matter. What matters is that a lucky few now get to interact directly with arguably one of the best naturally aspirated V8's ever. While this swap will likely not translate into a trend given how valuable Speciale's have become as the prancing horse steers closer toward electrified cars, it's great to see such a dream project come to life and see real-world use. Now, if we could get the keys for a drive, that'd be even better. View All Ferrari 458 Speciales For Sale Photo Credit: @puppyknuckles via Modificata on Instagram

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 03, 2023

Ferrari Celebrates 2022 Success With $15K Employee Bonuses

Ferrari’s 2022 was great, and celebration is in order. Ferrari is in a transformational period as a brand, and it has proven a successful time for the Prancing Horse. In the brand’s 2022 results report, it saw 13,221 cars be delivered in the year, representing an increase over 2021’s number by 18.5%. On the bottom line, Ferrari’s profit for 2022 eclipsed $1 billion, and net revenues for the year were at $5.5 billion. Better yet: Ferrari says that its order books for the coming year show strong demand, and given the reveals of new Ferrari models throughout last year, that is for good reason. MUST READ: Rosso Corsa: A Look At Ferrari’s Historic Paint The new 296 GTB and GTS, as well as the Purosangue show that Ferrari has big things in store for this year, and in order to kick off a year of further success and celebrate a highly successful 2022, Ferrari, according to a report by Bloomberg, will be awarding 5,000 employees with bonuses of up to roughly $15,000. The numbers prove that Ferrari deserves its place at the top of the automotive totem pole, and as 2023 starts, Ferrari hopes to keep it that way. View All Ferraris For Sale Source: Ferrari, Bloomberg

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 02, 2023

A Fully-Camouflaged New Ferrari SF90 Prototype Is Spied

Ferrari is upping the ante on its flagship supercar. While every Ferrari release is at the cutting edge of performance and engineering, the Prancing horse always seems to be able to take its cars even further, as we’ve seen for years in models like the 488 Pista, F12tdf, 812 Competizione, and numerous others before them. However, with the introduction of the incredible Ferrari SF90 Stradale, that task seems more daunting than ever before. An incredible supercar with a V8 engine and a hybrid system, the SF90 was able to eclipse even the storied LaFerrari and its amazing performance on the Fiorano Circuit. MUST READ: How Ferrari Collectors Buy Ultra-Rare, Unseen Prototypes However, as it seems, Ferrari has even more up its sleeve as it relates to the SF90, with camouflaged examples of the car seen trotting about Ferrari’s headquarters, captured by YouTube channel Varryx. The latest spied SF90 is, unlike the others seen before, a fully camouflaged car with a body that looks distinguishably different than the original SF90 Stradale. With the original car’s mind-blowing performance, style, and luxury, there’s no telling just how amazing the amped-up version will be. View All Ferrari SF90 Stradales For Sale Source: Varryx

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By Tyler Rampersaud – January 31, 2023

This $5.4M Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta For Sale Is 1 Of 210 ...

It’s not often that one of these legendary cars is up for sale. The LaFerrari was part of a movement that changed the direction of performance cars across the board. Its incredible styling, unforgettable sound, and hybrid performance cemented its status as one of the hypercar world’s greatest legends, and it remains today one of Ferrari’s most memorable flagship cars. However, even rarer than the LaFerrari coupe is the LaFerrari Aperta, the open-top version of the hypercar of which only 210 were made, all dedicated to celebrating Ferrari’s incredible 70th anniversary in 2017. MUST READ: Scuderia Ferrari F1 Will Be Unveiling Its New ‘675’ Race Car On Valentine’s Day However, one of these incredible and ultra-rare LaFerrari Apertas is available for sale at Ferrari of San Francisco in Mill Valley, California, and with its Rosso Corsa exterior and 70th Anniversary details, it honors and contributes to the incredible Ferrari legend. The interior reveals black upholstery with red accents, and even more details commemorating Ferrari’s 70th anniversary. Available for sale at Ferrari of San Francisco on duPont REGISTRY, this Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta is a true legend. View the price and listing by clicking below. View Price And Listing

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By Jordan Aquistapace – January 31, 2023

Scuderia Ferrari F1 Will Be Unveiling Its New '675' Race ...

In two weeks, Scuderia Ferrari F1 will showcase its new track weapon for the upcoming Formula One season. Inside Scuderia Ferrari’s stable of historic Formula One race cars, the brand continues to engineer and develop new vehicles that embody its successful motorsport DNA. The vision behind each competitive Ferrari project is to immerse team drivers into a platform that dominates every aspect of the track while sprinting to victory on its final lap. While it seems like the Ferrari F1-75 just recently made its grand debut for Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr., Scuderia Ferrari is back to work with news of an upcoming car release. MUST-READ: Watch Ferrari F1 Driver Carlos Sainz Take Delivery Of His New 812 Competizione The unveiling of Scuderia Ferrari’s next-generation F1 race car is set to take place on February 14th, hoping that fans of F1 will passionately fall in love with the new setup on Valentine's Day. Although media and specifics have yet to be released by the Italian supercar manufacturer, Scuderia Ferrari F1 did tease that the racecar will go by the design code, 675. The launch will be broadcast live on Ferrari’s YouTube, TikTok, and Scuderia Ferrari’s Facebook profile at 11:25 AM. View all current Ferrari models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Ferrari For Sale Source: Ferrari

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By Tyler Rampersaud – January 30, 2023

How Ferrari Collectors Buy Ultra-Rare, Unseen Prototypes

Getting the inside scoop at Ferrari is as special as it sounds. Being one of the most desired and legendary brands in the automotive industry, there’s nothing quite like being an important Ferrari client, and the Prancing Horse’s Special Sales program is exactly why. It was created in 2002 and made expressly for those who are passionate collectors of anything emblazoned with the simultaneously ubiquitous and exclusive Cavallino Rampante. The first exclusive vehicles that the Special Sales program purveyed were retired Ferrari Formula 1 race cars. After that came the track-only XX cars, special one-off vehicles, and most recently, something more exclusive and special than ever before: prototypes and test mules. MUST READ: Watch Ferrari F1 Driver Carlos Sainz Take Delivery Of His New 812 Competizione Throughout the long and intense development process of Ferrari’s incredible cars, different test beds are used to fine-tune the different components of the car. It starts with “muletto” cars, cars that are based on existing Ferrari models used to test new driving components. After that, “mulotipo” cars have the drivetrains and powertrains of the new model, but the body of an existing model, allowing Ferrari to test the vehicle on public roads before the silhouette and design of the new car is revealed. After that “prototipos” are the final form of the car, often still camouflaged to keep secrets before the official reveal. The opportunity to buy these incredible vehicles, prototypes of cars like the LaFerrari, SF90 Stradale, Monza SP1 and SP2, and F12tdf, all finished in a Matte Black that highlights their unfinished nature, is one of the closest looks at the inner-workings of the Ferrari brand that anyone can get, and while these test mules can’t be homologated for road use, they are a symbol of a deep and personal relationship between Ferrari and its incredibly passionate collectors, and just about the most ultra-rare, exclusive, and storied vehicles Ferrari can possibly offer. View All Ferraris For Sale Source: Ferrari

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By Jordan Aquistapace – January 26, 2023

1 of 2 Raw Aluminum Tailor Made 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider F...

This exceptional Ferrari 488 Spider skipped the paint booth and went straight for clear coat! Although all Ferrari supercars look phenomenal in the brand's Rosso Corsa heritage color, the manufacturer prides itself on offering an infinite color palette through its bespoke Tailor Made division. Over the years, Ferrari has embarked on some truly special configurations at the wishes of passionate owners. The prancing horse professionals at Scottsdale Ferrari are proud to showcase this extremely rare 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider as part of its growing inventory of new and pre-owned supercars. This Ferrari 488 Spider comes commissioned from Ferrari Tailor Made and features a magnificent Raw Aluminum exterior that only includes a clear coat, hand-painted badges, and blue pin striping on the hood. The build also presents gloss carbon aero pieces that contrast against the bare metal. A set of black multi-spoke sport wheels cover the matching raw aluminum Ferrari carbon ceramic brakes. MUST-READ: The Best Ferraris You Can Buy Today At the push of a button, the Ferrari 488 quickly transforms into an open-top track monster by stowing its hard top in the rear body. Inside the driver-focused cockpit is a Blu Sterling interior with additional white leather piping and stitching. Tons of gloss blue carbon fiber trim pieces flow throughout the cabin, restyling the sports steering wheel, paddle shifters, vents, center console, and more. The 488 Spider launched Ferrari into its forced induction era, fitting its 3.9L V8 with a twin-turbocharged system that delivers 660 horsepower to its rear wheels. Separating itself from every other example out there, this is your chance to own one of the most creative Ferrari specs on the market. This 2019 Ferrari 488 Spider is currently available on duPont REGISTRY for $629,900 by clicking on the link below. View Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 17, 2023

Jay Leno Drives & Fixes A 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 "Daytona"

One of the world’s most famous car enthusiasts gets behind the wheel of an important classic Ferrari. Just about as well as he is known for his career in comedy and television, Jay Leno is known all over the automotive world for his passion for classic cars and automotive history, which is why his time with the 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 “Daytona” was quite special. The car, a classic itself, is created with a timeless formula for excellent sports cars: a powerful engine at the front that sends power to the back wheels, and a roof that can come down for the driver to feel the wind rushing past. What’s extra special about the Daytona is the fact that it is powered by the legendary Colombo V12 engine, which would make it the last front-engined Ferrari Spider to be powered by a V12 for an incredible 50 years until the reveal of the much-loved Ferrari 812 GTS of today. MUST READ: Ferrari Celebrates 30 Years In China With A New Tailor Made Roma The stunning yellow example of the Daytona that Jay Leno drives is from the collection of Ferrari collector David Lee, and it features the classic Ferrari gated shifter for its manual transmission. Touches like that make the Daytona a true classic, and a visceral car to drive that connects the driver and the machine in a way that many modern cars fail to, and to that point, during their drive together, Lee and Leno noticed a slight issue with the ignition, detected by a popping noise during acceleration, and after the drive, Jay Leno even fixed the issue by reconnecting and tightening a wire with needlenose pliers, something that’s just about unheard-of as it relates to the Ferraris of today. This video of the legendary Ferrari Daytona goes to show that some cars are just too good to fade from glory. View All Ferraris For Sale Source: YouTube/Jay Leno's Garage

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