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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

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

By Edward Jones – January 14, 2021

Supernova Silver 2014 McLaren P1 For Sale

Presented by McLaren Dallas - Designed, engineered, and built to be the best driver’s car in the world. A strictly limited production run of only 375 vehicles. We have # 126. Available exclusively at McLaren Dallas, this single owner, all original 2014 McLaren P1. The McLaren P1 follows in the footsteps of the iconic McLaren F1, the car that pushed boundaries further than any of its rivals. The P1 was the first hybrid Supercar in the World upon its delivery in Fall 2013. The purposeful appearance of the McLaren P1 is the result of a function-led design approach that gives an organic aesthetic that is both beautiful and highly efficient aerodynamically. Designers simply asked, what would nature do? Building a car that pushes as many boundaries as the P1 required a test and validation process like no other. From the frozen climate of the Arctic Circle to the searing heat of Death Valley to breaking the 7 min. lap time barrier at the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife. The infamous 12.9-mile track in northern Germany has 150 corners and 984 feet of elevation changes. The ultimate testing ground for the ultimate Supercar. The numbers behind the P1 are astonishing. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L V8 with a single electric motor hybrid producing a total of 903 bhp; 664 lbft. torque; Propelling the P1 from 0-60mph in 2.6 secs. 0-124mph in 6.8 secs. 0-186mph in under 22 secs. A top speed of 217mph. It can also stop from 60mph in 98ft. and from 124mph in 382ft. It can take the driver from Zero-200mph back to Zero safely in a blistering 48 seconds! But this isn’t a car that can be reduced to statistics. It was created to be driven, to deliver extreme performance on road and on track. To be fast, safe and supremely rewarding. The team at McLaren that created it pushed boundaries and rewrote rules and the result is a car that puts its driver at the heart of a dynamic experience like no other. Experience the P1 at McLaren Dallas today. View Price and Listing

By Andrew Nabors – January 08, 2021

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By Andrew Nabors – January 08, 2021

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By Andrew Nabors – December 23, 2020

The Best Offroad 4WD You Can Buy Today

Winter caught us off-guard. For those of us scrambling to put our show cars away for the season, it's time to take a look at how you get around in the cold. With so many luxury rides offering all-weather performance, take a minute to consider retiring your cold weather beater. 2017 Mercedes Benz G550 4x4 Squared Call For Price :: 8,039miles View Listing 2016 US Specialty Vehicles Rhino GX XLT$339,000 :: 5,856 miles View Listing 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor$120,540 :: 195 miles View Listing 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon$51,900 :: 488 miles View Listing 2020 Land Rover Defender 110$72,240 :: 1,856 miles View Listing 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Black Ops $84,461 :: 5 miles View Listing 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS $143,800 :: 117 miles View Listing 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Yenko® Supercharged Call For Price & Mileage View Listing 2020 Ford Ranger HENNESSEY $52,995 :: 10 miles View Listing 2018 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG$164,996 :: 22,543 miles View Listing 2021 is your year to take a trail less driven. Tell us your favorite offroad ride in the comments below and stay with us for more great offers!

By Andrew Nabors – December 18, 2020

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By Andrew Nabors – December 18, 2020

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By Andrew Nabors – December 11, 2020

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By Edward Jones – December 11, 2020

Verde British Racing Green 2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast For...

Presented by Ferrari of Lake Forest - For sale at Ferrari of Lake Forest is this incredible 2019 Ferrari 812 Superfast that has one of the best specs we've ever seen. Finish in Verde British Racing Green, the appearance of this 812 Superfast is downright jaw-dropping and breathtaking... at the same time. If this is your first time seeing this color, you've probably added it to your favorites list. Inside this 812 Superfast is a Cuoio full leather interior that finishes the quintessential green and tan color combo. Options equipped to this Ferrari supercar include the matte silver forged racing wheels, carbon fiber accents, adaptive front lights, suspension lifter, parking camera, Scuderia Shields, full electric seats and more. For more information, be sure to click the button below. View Price and Listing

By Andrew Nabors – December 11, 2020

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By Andrew Nabors – December 08, 2020

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Social distancing and protective gear are the only ways to beat this pandemic. As such, our friends at Worldwide Auctioneers have announced their first "Scottsdale in Auburn" for January 23rd. Because their headquarters is a spacious, climate-controlled facility, the first auction of the year will take place at 11 am local time. It will be streamed around the world from their headquarters at Kruse Plaza in adherence to all Covid-19 protocols. Principal & Auctioneer Rod Egan said: "The decision to move our Arizona sale to Indiana in the new year was an easy one, given the curtailment and cancellation of so many of the live events that make up a traditional Arizona car week, amid ongoing health and safety concerns. We have already accommodated a very safe and successful live sale here in the fall with our Auburn Auction." " width="680"> On the docket, this year is a 1934 Packard Twelve used by FDR for the Chicago Dedication Parade. This piece of history is one of five "1107 Phaeton" bodies produced, and the odometer shows only 21,000 miles. Numerous awards include Pebble Beach Best In Class among many others. The Steelwood Collection consists of 20 woodies offered without reserve. Many have been treated to frame-off restorations with all driveline components refreshed. Online bidders around the world will be supported by Proxibid, Invaluable, and LiveAuctioneers, while absentee and phone sales are also offered. The stars of the show will include a 2017 Ford GT with 300 miles. It is a one-owner car with no restrictions. The final run of the Ferrari 308 is represented by an 85 GTS QV, and it is flanked by a 2014 F12 berlinetta ordered in special paint. Click the button below for all the details and stay with us for all your Scottsdale updates. Learn More

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