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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 Jordan Aquistapace – August 08, 2022

Check The Spec: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Finished In Shark Blue

A vibrant blue exterior and three pedal setup makes this the perfect GT3 example for your garage. Acting as one of the most influential automotive releases this year, the 992 generation Porsche 911 GT3 continues a legacy inspired by aggressive styling and track-like performance. Porsche engineers developed the new GT3 on-track with the goal of making it as close to a road-legal race car as they could. As we start seeing magnificent specs show up at dealerships around the world, every car enthusiast is left wishing for a new Porsche GT3 in their garage. The supercar specialists at Ferrari of Central New Jersey are proud to showcase this stunning 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 as part of its ever-growing inventory of exclusive supercars. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING Finished In Factory Shark Blue duPont REGISTRY The exterior of this Porsche 911 GT3 comes in factory Shark Blue, a highly-desirable option because of its debut as the official launch color of the vehicle. The vibrant blue finish highlights its widened stance, along with an all-new goose neck rear wing that increases downforce during high-speeds. A set of matte black multi-spoke sport wheels feature a thin red paint strip around the outside, adding contrast to its design while drawing attention to the bright yellow carbon ceramic Porsche brake package. Black Leather With Shark Blue Highlights duPont REGISTRY While its exterior proves to be attention-grabbing, the interior configuration of this 911 GT3 presents an elegant and minimal design using black leather as the main focal point. The use of Shark Blue finds its way throughout the interior, making an appearance as contrast sticking, seat belts, and air vent slits. The interior trim components come standard in gloss carbon fiber to add a motorsport touch to the driver-oriented cabin. 4.0L Naturally-Aspirated Flat-Six (503hp/347ft-lb) duPont REGISTRY The heartbeat that drives the 992 generation 911 GT3 is Porsche’s 4.0-Liter Naturally-Aspirated Flat-Six engine, which generates over 503 horsepower and 347 foot-pounds of torque to its rear wheels. With the available option for a manual or PDK dual clutch transmission, this configuration comes with a traditional 6-speed manual setup that launches the 911 GT3 from 0-60mph in just 3.3-seconds. This 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 from Ferrari of Central New Jersey is currently available through duPont REGISTRY for $295,000. View all of the current inventory from Ferrari of Central New Jersey on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle and supercar news. VIEW FERRARI OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY INVENTORY duPont REGISTRY

By Jordan Aquistapace – August 04, 2022

Check The Spec: 2022 McLaren 720S Spider Performance Fini...

With an interior configuration unlike any other, this McLaren 720S Spider is sure to draw attention from any direction. Focusing its fleet of supercars around track-inspired design, performance, and technology, McLaren Automotive continues to push the boundaries of speed with models like the 720S. After a successful launch in 2017, McLaren’s engineers went back to the drawing board in search of creating an open-cabin version of the British example. The McLaren 720S Spider became the result of all the teams hard work, presenting the 720S in a whole new fashion. The automotive professionals at McLaren Charlotte are excited to showcase this stunning 2022 McLaren 720S Spider Performance as part of its incredible inventory of rare and exclusive exotic cars. This build proves to be special because of its one-of-a-kind features that come directly from the creative division at McLaren Special Operations. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING Finished In Gloss Onyx Black duPont REGISTRY Keeping its exterior aggressively elegant, this McLaren 720S Spider Performance features a factory gloss Onyx Black finish that blends in with the night. With additional exposed carbon fiber components, aerodynamics and cooling are enhanced with widened inlets that allow for more proper airflow at high speeds. The configuration comes fit with a set of stealth 10-spoke super-lightweight forged wheels, which beautifully contrast with the factory yellow carbon ceramic brake package. MSO Bespoke Yellow Leather Interior ($9,850) duPont REGISTRY While the exterior stays incognito, the vibrant interior design comes from the brilliant minds at McLaren Special Operations. McLaren’s MSO Division specializes in offering an exclusive range of additional features for your new or existing McLaren, using an extensive color palette and a wide range of premium materials. The open-cabin concept of this 2022 McLaren 720S Spider Performance is layered in vibrant yellow leather, completely livening the appearance and environment of the driver-oriented space. The use of bright yellow finds its way throughout the sports seats, center console, dash, sports steering wheel, and additional trim. 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8 (720hp/568ft-lb) duPont REGISTRY Responsible for powering the 720S Spider Performance is McLaren’s famous 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbocharged 8-Cylinder engine, generating over 720 horsepower and 568 foot-pounds of torque to its rear wheels. A sophisticated 7-speed dual-clutch transmission quickly shifts the supercar from 0-60 in just 2.9 seconds, with an astonishing top speed of 217mph. The 2022 McLaren 720S Spider Performance from McLaren Charlotte is currently available through duPont REGISTRY for $418,501. View all of the current inventory from McLaren Charlotte on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle and supercar news. VIEW MCLAREN CHARLOTTE INVENTORY duPont REGISTRY

By Edward Jones – October 27, 2020

1 of 50 - McLaren 720S LM Edition for Sale

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of McLaren's win at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, McLaren created a very limited edition supercar called the 720S Le Mans. Only 50 examples of this very-limited supercar were made, each of them with an impressive list of exquisite upgrades. What's more, they were only made available in either Sarthe Grey or McLaren Orange. For sale at McLaren San Diego is one of the fifty 720S Le Mans editions created, this one being in Sarthe Grey. It features the unique LM wheels that were inspired by the winning McLaren F1 GTR. Another component for this rare 720S that many will find very attractive is the functional roof scoop. Other special touches include the 25th-anniversary logo on the lower portion of the body panels, gold brake calipers, carbon fiber race seats, anniversary edition embroidery on the headrests and more. If you'd like to see just how special this edition is, check out the gallery below by Drake O’Konski. 2020 McLaren 720S MSRP This example is looking for a new owner with just 21 miles on its odometer. You can learn more about its options and features by clicking the button below to view its listing on duPontREGISTRY.com. View Listing

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