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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 – January 12, 2024

1-of-12 1999 Lamborghini Diablo Momo Edition For Sale

This 90s Lamborghini icon is one of only 12 like it. The Lamborghini Diablo was the childhood favorite supercar of many a car enthusiast, with its iconic design, scissor doors, mid-mounted V12, and advanced performance making for textbook retro bedroom poster material. The introduction of the Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster combined an open top with all-wheel drive for the first time in a Lamborghini supercar, and one of the most iconic and special versions of it was the 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster Momo Edition. Momo is known in the automotive world as a supplier of various aftermarket automotive accessories, like steering wheels, wheels, seats, seatbelts, and more, and was an important supplier of these components for Lamborghini at the time. To commemorate their partnership, Lamborghini created the Diablo VT Roadster Momo Edition, and only 12 were made. The cars featured bold configurations with special Momo seatbelts, floor mats, and more. Being one of the rarest Lamborghinis made, it’s not easy to get your hands on this niche collector-grade supercar masterpiece, but this one is available for sale at Bentley Gold Coast in Chicago, Illinois. It exudes 90s charm with its red exterior and yellow interior upholstery, and features loads of special Momo details as well. One of only 12 of these open-top commemorative supercar masterpieces in existence, this 1999 Lamborghini Diablo Momo Edition could be yours, and would make for a beautiful crown jewel in any exotic car collection. View the listing by clicking below. View Listing Image Source: Bentley Gold Coast

By duPont REGISTRY – November 29, 2022

1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV Listed For Sale With 5,996 Ori...

Low miles mean high value. Introduced during the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Diablo SV, which stands for Super Veloce, arrived as both one of the most powerful and capable iterations of the model. Unlike a standard Diablo, the SV lacks all-wheel drive, sending all of its 510 hp and 428 lb-ft output to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The vehicle listed for sale today is a 1999 model year car. Aside from benefiting from a mid-cycle refresh, this version of the SV sees power increase to 529 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque. Alongside the added power, the refreshed SV also got variable valve timing, anti-lock brakes, and larger brake rotors. The collector-grade SV example listed above is currently for sale with an asking price of $599,995 at Velocity Motorcars. According to the seller, this specific example has been fully serviced and is in excellent mechanical condition. Thanks to its low mileage, the contrasting black leather interior is in excellent shape showing minimal signs of wear. Due to its originality, this SV could easily serve as a piece in a larger collection. For more details, please click the link below. View Price And Listing This 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV is for sale by Velocity Motorcars in Nashville, TN. To inquire on this vehicle visit the listing page or call 888-801-8194.

By Edward Jones – June 25, 2021

1996 Lamborghini Diablo SVR Race Car For Sale

Description via Lamborghini Calgary: Blu Finish, with Nero Interior. Sport Veloce Race, three words that changed completely the way we look at the astonishing Lamborghini Diablo, delivering that race drive you could only imagine having in a circuit like Le Mans car, but then it comes the realization that you are behind the wheel, listening to that V12 placed just behind you, shooting fire and making noises that get you excited to discover; what else can it do? What are the limits of this Lamborghini? Next thing you know, you are changing gears manually in this Lamborghini, and you get the first taste of what drivers at Le Mans went through to drive for hours continuously without stopping. Well, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience that with a vehicle that has raced the most distinguished tracks like Le Mans, Nürburgring, Brands Hatch, Spa, and Vallelunga. We invite you to call us for more information about this outrageous Diablo SVR, offered exclusively at Lamborghini Calgary, we are very proud to have this vehicle as part of our inventory, one of only 31 cars ever produced. Please be aware this vehicle is not street legal The engine is a 5.7-liter V12 sixty-degree, light-alloy block, dual overhead camshaft engine that gives this Diablo 540 bhp. A six-speed manual transmission is also part of this Lamborghini. V12 noises you asked? This Diablo has no mufflers at all, and the tubular headers take exhaust gases straight from the combustion chamber without altering what comes out from the exhaust, and the result is a mechanical outrageous sound that will leave you shocked. This car finished 2nd overall in the 1996 series and 3rd overall in the 1997 series, all exterior and interior components have gone through a restoration.Don’t expect to play your favorite songs while driving this car, or to adjust the climate control if it gets too hot, this is a proper racecar that will give you more than you ever expected. Please call us for more information or a personal viewing of this Diablo SVR. We welcome you to phone ahead and book an appointment, so we may show you the proper care when viewing this 1996 Lamborghini Diablo SVR. View Price and Listing *Not Street Legal*THIS IS A USA TITLED VEHICLE NOW REGISTERED IN CANADA Source: Lamborghini Calgary

By Andrew Nabors – July 11, 2017

Titanium and Black 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV For Sale

By the end of the 90's, automakers were struggling to keep pace with changing automotive technologies. Traction control and AWD were offered on supercars, and the winds of change were blowing at Lamborghini. Audi purchased Lamborghini in 1998 and went to work revolutionizing the brand. So the 1998 Lamborghini Diablo might be the last true Italian Exotic. Today the SV "Super Veloce" editions are the most expensive because they are the most powerful, but this wasn't the case back then. The 1998 SV made the most power and was capable of the fastest top speeds. But it was not offered with AWD. Aimed at enthusiasts, the SV arrived with larger brakes and more aggressive looks than other Diablo models. Fancy aerodynamics were added to make the car stable at high speed, and no details were overlooked. Even the windshield wiper arms had spoilers to keep them in place. This allowed the Lamborghini Diablo SV top speed to exceed 200 mph. Automatic transmissions were not offered, and the pedals are carefully sculpted for your Ferragamos. Loaded with all the power options, this rare SV has climate control, power steering, power mirrors, electronic suspension. As one of the last production cars to be styled by Marcello Gandini, his signature can be found on a badge above the rocker panels. Details: Year: 1998 Make: Lamborghini Model: Diablo SV Mileage: 3512 Engine: 5.7L V12 Exterior Color: Titanium Interior Color: Black Transmission: Manual Stock #: 5802 VIN: ZA9DU21BXWLA12951 Price: $399,900 A true automotive time capsule, this Diablo has been stored inside since new. Having only amassed 3,512 miles, you can party like its 1999 without worrying about Y2K. Located in Miami, Driving Emotions has a knack for finding low mileage classics, and they are offering a great deal on this Diablo SV. Celebrity-owned examples of the Lamborghini Diablo have seen a nice rebound in recent sales, probably because nothing else in the automotive world comes close to its level of performance. Considering the condition and the mileage, this Lamborghini Diablo SV price is a bargain. Click on the link below and stay with us for more blasts from the past. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV For Sale

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