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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

2022 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300 1304461

By Edward Jones – October 27, 2022

RM Sotheby's London 2022 Auction: 2022 Bugatti Chiron Sup...

Presented by RM Sotheby's. The beating heart of the Bugatti Chiron is an engine of almost unfathomable power. The 16-cylinder, 8.0-litre, quad-turbocharged “W-16” engine—so named because of the alignment of the four banks of four cylinders each—first found fame in the Molsheim company’s ground-breaking Veyron. The earliest examples of the landmark hypercar coaxed just shy of 1,000 horsepower from the powertrain and, over time, the engine was honed for further iterations of the model. When the Chiron arrived in 2016, the heavily revised engine produced a staggering 1,500 horsepower—some 296 horsepower more than the most powerful Veyron. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ took things a step further, drawing from the phenomenal engine and advanced aerodynamics to become the fastest Bugatti ever made. The stage was set for Bugatti to reveal its special edition Super Sport 300+ in 2019, by which point the Chiron had been in production for three years. The French marque continued to realize the performance potential of its hypercar, pushing boundaries beyond what many thought possible. Indeed, in September 2019, Bugatti announced that a near-production version of a highly tuned Chiron had broken the 300-mph barrier—a feat never before achieved by any road-going car. The prototype topped out at 304.773 mph, with Bugatti test driver and former Le Mans-winner, Andy Wallace, taking the wheel at Volkswagen’s Ehra-Lessien test track in Germany. The legacy had been laid for the Chiron Super Sport 300+. Shortly after the world-record-setting event, Bugatti announced that this extreme version of its hypercar would soon enter production, limited to only 30 examples. “Nobody is faster,” a Bugatti press release proclaimed, as the new model was presented to selected customers gathered to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the tradition-steeped company. With an elongated body and advanced aerodynamics honed for low drag and high-speed stability, the Super Sport 300+ was radically different from the Chirons that had come before it. Bespoke “Air Curtains” were installed around the front corners of the hypercar to reduce high-speed air pressure and guide airflow along each flank, while outlets on the wheel arches reduce drag and result in a degree of negative lift. The “Longtail” rear—which added 25 centimeters compared with a standard Chiron—aided aerodynamic flow and reduced the low-pressure zone behind the car, while a clever diffuser helped compensate for the lack of traditional rear spoiler. The body of the limited edition hypercar is made of exposed carbon fiber to aid weight-saving, complemented by extremely lightweight wheels made from magnesium. Each of the 30 examples was finished by the Molsheim atelier in Black Carbon with Jet Orange racing stripes, with the interior—dominated by Alcantara, black carbon, and leather materials—styled in Beluga Black with complementary Jet Orange highlights. After its 2019 reveal, the Chiron Super Sport 300+ entered a two-year testing phase, and Bugatti customers began to receive first orders towards the end of 2021. Just three years after the landmark hypercar’s record-setting run, each of the 30 limited edition examples had been sold. The example offered for sale has been in The Gran Turismo Collection from new, ordered through the London-based approved Bugatti dealership, H.R. Owen. Correspondence from the Molsheim factory notes the original order date as December 2019, with the customer handover taking place in January 2022. The Bugatti has been enjoyed sparingly since; at the time of cataloging, the odometer read just 1,416 miles. In the world of collector cars, Bugatti became a watchword for total performance, quality of design, and engineering ingenuity. From the racing Type 35 to the Art Deco masterpiece that was the Atlantic, Molsheim’s cars remain among the most collectible machines ever created. The Chiron Super Sport 300+ builds on that legacy, a limited-edition beauty so technologically advanced—and with performance figures so incomprehensible—that it is almost without rival. This example offers the chance to own nothing less than a piece of history. This vehicle is offered from The Gran Turismo Collection, featured in RM Sotheby’s forthcoming London sale on 5 November at Marlborough House. Learn more and register to bid online. View This Car's Listing

By Edward Jones – October 26, 2022

RM Sotheby's London 2022 Auction: 1993 Jaguar XJ220 S

Presented by RM Sotheby's. When the Jaguar XJ220 first broke cover at the 1988 British International Motor show, it caused a stir the like of which had never been seen in the Midlands city. Looking like something from another planet, long and missile-like, the wild concept only got more unbelievable as the specification was revealed: 6.2 litres; 12 cylinders; four-wheel drive. A car-mad public unsurprisingly went wild, jostling to put down £50,000 deposits to secure their position in the queue—among them Elton John and Rod Stewart. In less than one hour, some 1,500 people had placed a pre-order for the XJ220. Enthusiasm waned slightly in the face of a global economic recession, and with the economy facing an uncertain downturn, hundreds of would-be owners attempted to renege on the deal. A not inconsiderable change in specification was the oft-cited cause: by the time the XJ220 entered production, it had lost half its cylinders, almost half its capacity, and two driven wheels. But despite the re-evaluation by JaguarSport engineers, the performance figures spoke for themselves: with a 0-60 mph time of less than four seconds, the XJ220 exceeded its initial brief, while its top speed of 213 mph made it—until the arrival of the McLaren F1—the fastest production car the world had ever seen. A number of private owners began to campaign their newly acquired XJ220s with considerable success, and it wasn’t long before TWR eyed a return to Le Mans. By May 1993, the Oxfordshire outfit had unveiled its competition variant—the XJ220 C—at La Sarthe. The highly modified machine featured a fully detachable carbon composite nose, tail, and body panels; a stripped-out interior with Kevlar racing seat; and an up-rated version of the V-6 engine. It was the first of four prepared to IMSA Le Mans specification, three of which took to the Circuit de la Sarthe later that year. Two would retire, but the remaining car—driven by David Brabham, David Coulthard, and John Neilson—stormed to a class victory two laps clear of its nearest rival, only to be disqualified on a technicality a month later. In addition to the three endurance racers, TWR modified a further five road-going examples built to homologation requirements and dubbed the XJ220 S, unveiling the new model to the public at the 1993 Autosport Racing Car Show. Each finished in an eye-catching shade, chassis 220779 is one of these rare examples. Like the competition lightweights, this “Outrageous Orange” car had its aluminum bodywork removed—save for the door skins—and replaced with panels formed of carbon fibre composite. Similar modifications were made to the chassis tub, with wider sills, while an aerodynamic package consisted of a front splitter and an adjustable rear spoiler. The modifications not only gifted the XJ220 S greater downforce, but they also slashed the car’s kerb weight to just under 1,080 kilograms. The 3,498 cc V-6 was also fettled to produce a staggering 680 horsepower—an improvement of more than 138 horsepower over the standard road car. Chassis 220779 was completed on 21 April 1993, and is believed to have been retained by TWR until being sold to a Belgian collector in February 1998. In November 1999, the Jaguar was exported to the United States, passing to Keuylian Motors via Michael Sheehan’s European Auto Sales. It was sold again that same month, and remained with its new owner until 2007, when the car found a new home via Sheehan’s Ferraris-Online. It stayed in California until 2012, when it was purchased by well-known collector Jasbir Dhillon, joining a stable that included a Jaguar XJR-15. During his tenure, the car was displayed at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering in 2015. Dhillon kept the homologation special until 2018, when it was bought by the consignor and became part of The Gran Turismo Collection. This left-hand-drive homologation special has only 4,822 kilometers on its odometer at the time of cataloging. The Jaguar XJ220 S is quite simply one of the most striking and elusive supercars of its generation, a rarity endowed with the performance and jaw-dropping styling to rival even the wildest modern machinery. With only five examples ever produced, it seems unlikely that another will be available for public sale soon. This vehicle is offered from The Gran Turismo Collection, featured in RM Sotheby’s forthcoming London sale on 5 November at Marlborough House. Learn more and register to bid online. View This Car's Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – October 25, 2022

2022 Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition Roadster Listed for ...

Introduced to mirror the current Formula 1 safety car, the 2022 Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition Roadster is one of the brand's newest and most athletic models. The F1 Edition is more track-focused with improved aero, braking, and suspension components, whereas the standard Vantage is more of a GT car. A twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 powers the F1 Edition and delivers a stout 528 hp and 505 lb-ft of torque. All that power goes to the rear wheels exclusively via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The F1 Edition comes standard with an upgraded front lip, side skirts, and a sizable rear wing. Listed for sale today is a sleek example of a Roadster, complete with a matte black interior and black Alcantara interior with red accents. The black and red theme continues with its black wheels and contrasting brake calipers. A stand-out detail is a gray stripe down the car's center, which provides excellent contrast. It shows just 5,852 miles on the clock and is in excellent condition. The car is currently listed by Dimmitt Automotive Group out of Pinellas Park, FL. For more information regarding availability and pricing, please call (888) 538-8468, or click the link below. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – October 25, 2022

Discover Sherwood Motorcars' Luxury Cars For Sale - 10 In...

Sherwood Motorcars specializes in selling luxury and exotic vehicles to clients locally and internationally. The team at Sherwood Motorcars can source some of the world’s finest vehicles for their clients. When you’re looking for quality maintenance and repairs near Sherwood Park, you can always count on the professional technicians in their service department as well, where they handle everything from oil changes and filter replacements to powertrain and drivetrain repairs. Be sure to click the button directly below to see the rest of the incredible luxury cars for sale at Sherwood Motorcars. View Entire Inventory 2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ View Listing 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista View Listing 2015 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster View Listing 2021 Lamborghini Huracan Evo View Listing 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider View Listing 1968 Porsche 911T View Listing 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider View Listing 2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo View Listing 2016 McLaren 675LT View Listing 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS View Listing

By Edward Jones – October 25, 2022

RM Sotheby's London 2022 Auction: 1996 Bugatti EB110 Supe...

Presented by RM Sotheby's. In the late-1980s, supercar fans around the world were buoyed by the revival of Bugatti as a manufacturer of road cars. The celebrated marque had been dormant since 1952, yet Romano Artioli, Italian entrepreneur and Ferrari dealer, realized the value in revitalizing the company. He hoped to return Bugatti to its former glory by unveiling a new supercar that would bring the manufacturer into the modern age. Despite other revival and takeover attempts in the 1950s and 1960s, there had not been a new Bugatti for almost 40 years until the EB110 broke cover. Immediately setting his sights on a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Campogalliano, Italy, Artioli founded Bugatti Automobili SpA in October 1987 and broke ground on the factory over the following year. Another year on, in 1989, and the entrepreneur’s dream had begun to be realized. Paolo Stanzani and Marcello Gandini, famous for their involvement with the design of the Lamborghini Miura and Countach, were brought on-board to help envisage the renewed brand’s first supercar. The new Bugatti was finally unveiled to the world on 15 September 1991 at the Palace of Versailles, in front of the Grande Arche de la Défense in Paris. In celebration of what would have been Ettore Bugatti’s 110th birthday that same day, the car was appropriately named the EB110. The EB110 was designed around a 3.5-liter V-12 fitted with quad-turbochargers, immediately bringing the fight to rival supercar manufacturers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. Assembled just a stone’s throw from Maranello, Bugatti’s flamboyant and powerful EB110 gave buyers another option over the contemporary F40 and Diablo. Attractive design by Giampaolo Benedini and Marcello Gandini ensured the supercar was easy on the eye, while the interior was awash with leather and wood trim, a subtle nod to the detail and luxury found in road cars of Bugatti’s past. Setting his sights on even greater heights, Artiolo announced a more developed variant—the EB110 Super Sport—just six months after the launch of the landmark model. Announced at the 1992 Geneva International Motor Show, the new car’s 3.5-liter engine was refined to extract 603 horsepower, compared to the GT’s 550, thanks in part to a new ECU, larger injectors, and a less restrictive exhaust system. The new model also went on a crash diet, with selected aluminum panels replaced with carbon fiber. Thanks to these upgrades and modifications, the EB110 SS boasted a 0–60 mph time of just 3.2 seconds, with an incredible top speed of 216 mph. Sadly, in the face of worldwide economic recession, Artioli’s dream began to crumble. Bugatti was forced to close its doors in Italy for good in 1995, and while limited production was continued by Jochen Dauer—who had bought the company’s remaining assets—just 139 would be built in total, including 30 production Super Sports. The company would later be revived once more, acquired by the Volkswagen Group in 1998, and going on to evolve into the hypercar powerhouse that we know today. This EB110 SS was completed at the Campogalliano factory in Bianco Monaco over a dark blue leather interior with blue seatbelts, and was first registered for the road in April 1996. It is thought to have been delivered new to Monaco, where it remained until March 2012, when it was acquired by its current owner and entered The Gran Turismo Collection. The series of UK MoT certificates on file attest to occasional use over the years, with a slow rise in the odometer readings between tests. The Bugatti shows 24,467 kilometers on its dial at the time of cataloging, and the most recent MoT certificate was issued in September 2022. In the same month, Bugatti London carried out a medium EB110 service, re-gassed the air conditioning, and addressed other small faults in maintenance work totaling £8,108. Representing a fascinating period of Bugatti history, the EB110 is a landmark model that bridges the gap between the Grand Prix racers of the pre-war period with the record-breaking Molsheim hypercars of today. In Super Sport guise, the EB110 is presented in its most pure, powerful, and collectible form, and would make a fine addition to any collection of serious supercars. This vehicle is offered from The Gran Turismo Collection, featured in RM Sotheby’s forthcoming London sale on 5 November at Marlborough House. Learn more and register to bid online. View This Car's Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 24, 2022

This 1989 Lancia Delta Integrale Futurista For Sale Is A ...

Own a revived rally hero. The Lancia Delta will always be a legendary car, after gaining its immense following as a result of the model’s incredible rallying success during the infamous Group B era. In its 1980s glory days, the Lancia Delta Integrale became popular for its power and performance, and its legacy was cemented as its unmistakable 80s styling and iconic story earned retro appeal as the years have passed by. MUST READ: Pristine 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Listed for Sale The world may never have another car like the Lancia Delta, but Automobili Amos is committed to restoring and preserving the Delta with its Lancia Delta Integrale Futurista. The car is a restored, improved, and modernized Delta with over 300 horsepower and a top speed of 143 mph. At Prestige imports, the opportunity to own one of these rare, beautiful, and storied machines is here, as this Lancia Delta Integrale Futurista finished in Black with the historically-inspired Martini livery is available for sale. View the price and listing by clicking below. View Price And Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – October 24, 2022

Pristine 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Listed for Sale

Presented by Private Seller. As far as daily-drivable sports cars go, the Porsche 911 Turbo is undoubtedly one of the most versatile. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine developing 540 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque routed to all four wheels via a seven-speed PDK transmission, it’ll hit 60 mph in under three seconds. Quickness aside, the Turbo’s appeal comes from the fact that while it’ll rip off quick launches, it doesn’t lose around-town comfort. It’s the kind of car equally at home on a track, in traffic, or on a long road trip. Listed for sale is a perfect example of a daily driver with supercar performance. It’s a 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo with just 11,000 miles (18,000 km) on the clock. It wears a sleek aesthetic with a black exterior and matching black leather interior, both in pristine condition. As far as options go, this Turbo features 20-inch Turbo S wheels, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), Power Steering Plus, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, Front Axle Lifting System, and Adaptive Sports Seats Plus w/ Memory Package, to name a few. It is currently listed with an asking price of $179,995. For more information, please visit the link below. View Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – October 24, 2022

RM Sotheby's London 2022 Auction: 1991 Ferrari F40

Presented by RM Sotheby's. Providing one of the most visceral and raw driving experiences of the modern era, the Ferrari F40 is a legend that borders on the iconic. The final Prancing Horse-badged car to be overseen by Enzo Ferrari, its position in and significance to the Maranello story is undeniable—yet its brilliance belies a troubled gestation that could have so easily seen the project brought to a halt. The supercar was built to mark the 40th anniversary of the Modena firm, and was initially intended to fly the flag for Maranello in the most thrilling category to ever grace international competition: Group B. Ferrari engineers prepared the flagship 288 GTO to compete in Group B at Le Mans, developing the supercar into a race-bred motorsport variant dubbed the 288 GTO Evoluzione. Like so many promising models, the brakes were nearly applied to the project following the demise of the formula, which was terminated in the face of a series of accidents. But rather than consign its engineers’ efforts to the pages of history, management decided to use the 288 GTO Evoluzione as the basis of an incredible new roadgoing supercar—the last ever Ferrari model to be personally blessed by Il Commendatore. The F40 was built around the same 2,450 mm-wheelbase steel tube-frame chassis as the Evoluzione, though with the addition of extra bracing and bonded composite elements to increase strength and rigidity. Suspension was independent via four-wheel double wishbones—similar to that used on the 288 GTO—allied to coil-over Koni shock absorbers and four-wheel disc brakes. The bodywork, meanwhile, was the work of Leonardo Fioravanti, and comprised 11 separate panels formed of aluminum, carbon fiber, and Kevlar composite, with the final design honed and perfected in the wind tunnel at Pininfarina. As well as being incredibly strong, this radical bodywork contributed to an overall weight-saving of some 20 percent, aided by cloth upholstery, drilled pedals, pull-strap door releases, and polycarbonate plastic for the windows—though later cars would receive wind-up side windows. Beneath the F40’s futuristic wedge styling lay a version of the 288 GTO’s twin-turbocharged V-8, bored out to increase displacement to 2.9-liters and fine-tuned with an all-new ducted crankshaft, silver/cadmium con rod bushes, and hollow-stemmed valves. Feeding the fearsome engine were a pair of IHI turbochargers—turned up to 1.1 bar from 0.8 bar of boost—mated to Behr intercoolers, while power was transferred to the rear wheels via a five-speed transaxle with a gated gear stick. The result of Ferrari’s fettling was a staggering output from the type F120 040 engine of 478 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. Performance was suitably seismic, with a blistering 0-60 mph sprint time of just 3.8 seconds and a record-setting top speed of 201 mph—besting the terminal velocity of local rival Lamborghini’s flagship Countach, and the much-anticipated technical masterpiece and fellow Group B descendent Porsche 959. Ferrari only intended to build 400 F40s, but when the car was unveiled to a rapturous reception at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1987, thousands of potential customers expressed their interest. After initially being increased to 950, the final production total eventually reached some 1,315, though in a market rife with speculation, many examples were quickly hidden away in climate-controlled private collections. Plenty, however, were driven as their makers intended, with period road tests giving prospective buyers a taste of what was to come. In 1988, Autocar’s Mel Nichols was able to put a press car through its paces at Fiorano, before concluding that “there’s little doubt it is the very personification of the term sports car”. Chassis 8895 is a European market example that entered production on 8 March 1991 and rolled out of the Maranello workshops on 21 March. The Rosso Corsa supercar was delivered to its first owner—a Monaco resident—on 30 April 1991, via Sa.Mo.Car SpA in Rome, Italy, and was promptly registered on tourist plates. The supplying workshop carried out the car’s first service on 3 May, and by 11 May the F40 was recorded by marque expert Marcel Massini as being in Monaco—likely having been driven back to the principality. Clearly an owner who believed in enjoying the car, it made the journey back to the supplying dealer for servicing in August 1992 and March 1994, when the mileage was noted as 8,851 kilometers. The Ferrari stayed in the care of its first owner until 8 July 1997, when it was bought by the consignor. It spent some time at his home in France before being imported to the UK, where it was road registered on 1 May 1998 and became part The Gran Turismo Collection. During the current ownership, this F40 suffered an accident which necessitated new front and rear clams, sourced from the factory, to be fitted. Benefitting from regular use, the odometer displayed 48,511 kilometers at time of cataloging. The car is accompanied by its owner’s manual and service book, numerous invoices and MoT certificates, plus spare brake discs and seatbelts. There are many factors that make the Ferrari F40 a special machine, from its record-setting top speed to its sublime, purposeful styling. But chief among them is Maranello’s unapologetic commitment to the basic elements that characterized the firm’s greatest sports cars. In the face of the technological wizardry of its rivals, Ferrari created a supercar that was almost shockingly simple—a combination of powerful mid-mounted V-8 engine, lightweight body, and rear-wheel drive—with a cabin that rejected creature comforts like leather seats and even door handles. Under the watchful eye of Enzo himself, Ferrari’s designers created, in essence, a race car for the road—a machine that came to epitomize the “era of excess” and redefine the very concept of a supercar. For a generation who had its poster pinned to their walls, the Ferrari F40 represented the pinnacle of automotive design and performance. As the years have passed, the F40 has only grown in significance, representing the final hurrah of the unassisted, analog supercar, and what many would regard as the quintessential Ferrari. With just two owners from new, 48,511 kilometers on the clock, and the benefit of regular use, this unmissable example offers you the chance to own the legend. This vehicle is offered from The Gran Turismo Collection, featured in RM Sotheby’s forthcoming London sale on 5 November at Marlborough House. Learn more and register to bid online. View This Car's Listing

By Emet Evjen – October 24, 2022

Why Lime Green Supercars Are The Best To Buy

As if multi-million dollar supercars and hypercars don’t stand out enough, leading manufacturers showcase their most exclusive models in head-turning finishes that complement their design and performance. With an extensive color palette to choose from when configuring a dream car, lime green stands out as a popular choice in the world of high-end exotic cars. Although the shade of green may differ slightly from brand to brand, it still achieves its goal of presenting a show-stopping appearance on any road or track. Today, we have compiled a list of the best lime green supercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Does lime green come as a factory paint option for all supercars? While almost every modern-day supercar offers vibrant finishes that accentuate its performance and styling, lime green is a special selection that only a handful of brands include as a standard build option. Manufacturers like Porsche and Lamborghini have evolved bright shades of green throughout time, applying it to milestone models like the Murcielago and 911 GT3 RS. Nonetheless, customers have the ability to custom order a lime green paint job as a paint-to-sample through their desired manufacturer. How much does a paint-to-sample option cost? If your dream supercar does not come in lime green as a standard option, an additional cost will be added as part of the build to select a custom color. Porsche knows this routine all too well, as the brand promotes its incredible Paint-to-Sample division that introduces thousands of colors aside from its current factory shades. Although pricing dramatically changes between each brand and its model lineup, Porsche advertises its program with a starting price of $10,000. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder View Price and Listing 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 View Price and Listing 2020 Aston Martin Vantage View Price and Listing 2022 Ferrari 812 GTS View Price and Listing 2021 McLaren 765LT View Price and Listing 2016 Lamborghini Aventador View Price and Listing 2022 BMW M4 Competition View Price and Listing 2022 Aston Martin DBS View Price and Listing 2022 Maserati Levante View Price and Listing

By Edward Jones – October 23, 2022

The House That Newman/Haas Built: 1985 Lola-Cosworth T900

Presented by RM Sotheby's. The Newman/Haas Racing challenger for the 1985 CART PPG IndyCar World Series. MARIO ANDRETTI’S 1985 SEASON Coming off a championship-winning season in 1984, Mario Andretti’s incredible form continued through the first four rounds of the 1985 season. Opening with the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, the racing legend cemented his mastery of the California street circuit once again by securing his third victory at the event. Sweetening the champagne in victory lane, additional bonus points for leading the most laps and securing pole position secured a complete lead of the championship. That year, the 69th running of the Indianapolis 500 proved to be one for the history books. Mario built momentum over the month of May, setting a time of 214 mph during practice and making him a favorite for the pole. Unfortunately, top honors were laid upon Pancho Carter, leaving Mario on the inside of row two. When the green flag waved, Bobby Rahal darted to the lead with Andretti in hot pursuit. The rate of attrition amongst the frontrunners during the first stage of the race gave Mario a promising lead. Yet Danny Sullivan in his Penske car began to gain ground on Mario and, just past the halfway point of the race, he pulled up behind Andretti. Diving low into turn one, Sullivan made the pass, but the rear end of the car snapped entering the short chute. Keeping his composure through a 360-degree spin, Sullivan was able to avoid the wall and continue on the race course. Both competitors screeched into the pits soon after. The battle continued after a caution period, and Sullivan repeated his dive into turn one. This time the move stuck, and he charged ahead to take the win. Though Andretti led 107 laps of the race, Sullivan’s famous “spin and win” gave him the glory, while Mario’s second Indy 500 win remained elusive. Rebounding from the loss, Mario went on to win the next two races at the Milwaukee Mile and Portland International Raceway, further increasing his championship lead. Unfortunately, at the Michigan 500, he suffered one of the worst crashes of his career with less than 10 laps to go in 3rd place. Andretti was sent to the hospital with a broken hip, collarbone, and four ribs. The champion would struggle for the rest of the season, competing with immense pain, and by the final event, he had slipped down to 5th in the championship standings. What began as a promising championship run turned into one of the toughest seasons of Mario’s long and storied career due to poor luck and injury. THE LOLA T900 After winning the previous year’s championship, an evolution of the T800 resulted in Lola’s T900 for the 1985 season. The newer car was stiffer and featured revised aerodynamics for regulations designed to reduce speeds on the high-speed ovals throughout the calendar. In addition, new safety regulations called for improved frontal protection for the drivers, resulting in longer and more robust nose cones. The racecar was composed of a honeycomb aluminum lower section bonded to a molded upper Kevlar honeycomb composite top section for weight saving and simplicity. Up front was a pull-rod suspension with unequal-length double wishbones, while the rear arrangement of double wishbones with outboard-mounted springs kept clear of the venturi tunnel. AP four-piston calipers clamped ventilated discs through separate front and rear master cylinders. To meet the demands of the various disciplines, a high-downforce specification was available for short ovals, road courses, or street circuits. For the superspeedways, the setup included low-drag wings worked to slice through the air. A Cosworth DFX turbocharged V-8 engine served as the heart of the racecar and was reported to produce approximately 700 horsepower with alcohol fuel. An example of this impressive engine is fitted to this chassis today. This racecar will be offered without reserve at RM Sotheby’s The House That Newman/Haas Racing Built sale, taking place 29 October. View more and register to bid online at rmsothebys.com today. View Listing

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