For Sale

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 – October 23, 2023

Rare Tempesta Package 2014 Pagani Huayra Coupe For Sale

Fit with factory upgrades from Pagani, this Tempesta package Huayra coupe is highly-desirable for any hypercar collector.

By Edward Jones – November 10, 2022

Full Carbon Fiber 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster Listed For ...

The Pagani Huayra is one of few vehicles that needs no introduction. Unveiled in 2011, the Huayra has retained its spot as one of the most instantly-recognizable and beautiful supercars ever made. The Roadster variant is one of the newest and the few models in production. It gives its owners direct access to its 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 soundtrack and even more drama behind the wheel. The Roadster develops 754 horsepower, all of which is sent exclusively to its rear wheels via a seven-speed automated manual transmission. Today's vehicle listed for sale is a 2017 Huayra Roadster with just 2,202 miles on the clock. It sports a fully-exposed carbon fiber exterior, a matching black leather interior, and extensive bright green accents throughout its bodywork. In terms of interior details, its seats feature a diamond stitch pattern and contrasting stitching, also finished in bright green. This particular car features notable factory options such as a larger rear wing, front winglets, and an upgraded exhaust. This vehicle is also still under factory warranty. It is currently up for sale at Pagani of Dallas, in Texas. For more information and specific pricing details, please call (866)-205-9328, or click the link below. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – January 22, 2021

Bianco Benny 2016 Pagani Huayra For Sale - Chassis #67 of...

Presented by Car Cave SRQ - Now offered for sale, Huayra Chassis #67 of only 100 is a stunning example of Horacio Pagini’s cutting-edge design, performance and style Huayra exercise. This car is specced in gorgeous Bianco Benny (Pearl White) with gloss exposed carbon accents and red pinstriping. The Ametista Red leather interior shows like new with gloss carbon and titanium accents throughout what is probably the most gorgeous interior in the automotive world. Delivered new by Pagani of Beverly Hills, the car lived in California for a short term and then spent a few short months in a supercar collection in Pennsylvania. The Pagani then went back to California and was owned by another well-known supercar owner, Marc Haddad. Car Cave SRQ purchased the car from Mr. Haddad in July 2018 through Pagani of Miami. We purchased the car with only 425 miles on the odometer. Chassis #67 now has 922 miles and looks and drives like a new car. This Pagani Huayra has been fully PPF’d on all exterior surfaces to prevent any chips or blemishes. Cradled within Pagani’s own carbo-titanium monocoque is a Twin-Turbocharged Mercedes-AMG-supplied a 6.0-liter V-12. Capable of producing 720 bhp and a monumental 738 lb-ft of torque, this V-12 can hurl the Huayra from 0–60 mph in 3.0 seconds en route to a top speed of 238 mph—handily outpacing the vast majority of production cars on sale today and leaving the previous Pagani Zonda in its wake. The engine screams through the Huayra’s standard Inconel titanium exhaust; its centrally mounted quad exhaust tips are one of many visual details that give the Huayra one of the most distinctive rear fascias of any modern production car. But Pagani is about more than impressive performance; the Huayra is very much a visual and tactile experience as well. Slide behind the wheel, and before even slotting the Huayra-shaped key into the ignition, the driver is greeted with an abundance of carbon fiber, leather, titanium, and Alcantara. Every detail is handcrafted and beautiful. The Huayra offers all the amenities one would expect for a car of this magnitude, but by design each example was meant to be fully customized by its buyer; with a host of available options, colors, and unique accessories, no two Huayras are precisely alike. Please contact Car Cave SRQ with any questions. All trades entertained. View Listing

By Edward Jones – July 18, 2018

Blue Carbon Fiber Pagani Huayra BC for Sale

Pagani Newport Beach has just listed one of the most exclusive hypercars for sale: the Pagani Huayra BC. This example comes with a two-tone carbon fiber body that's primarily blue with black accentuations. There are also slight notes of yellow on the brake calipers and center stripes on the body.Pagani Huayra BC: Most Technologically Advanced Yet Inside is a cabin that's as meticulous as you'd expect from Pagani. Visible carbon fiber construction can be seen throughout the interior, allowing everyone to see how much of the material when into the car's build.The car's performance is also as notable as its appearances. When it was first announced in 2016, it was regarded as the most technologically advanced Huayra yet. When Pagani was developing the car, they aimed to make it the lightest hypercar that had brand new chassis, suspension system, and automated manual transmission. They accomplished all of these feats as well as many more.Powering the car is a twin-turbo V12 engine that has been exclusively developed for Pagani by Mercedes-AMG. It creates over 750 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to a seven-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). Pagani Newport Beach is currently selling this Huayra BC with just 2,133 miles on its odometer. For more information, please click the link below.View Listing and More

By Andrew Nabors – July 17, 2018

2017 Pagani Huayra Lampo For Sale

Cars of little important importance are usually listed up for sale with the basics: mileage, a couple of pictures and some other details that buyers may want to know. A nice car will usually have service records included in the listing, as well as detailed images. Collectible works of art, like the Pagani Huayra Lampo, are sold with a story. Much like a commissioned work of art, the Huayra Lampo is 1 of 1, and it is for sale by Pagani Newport Beach. To create such an automobile, the owner approached Mr. Pagani with inspiration from the 1954 Fiat Turbina Concept car:It was Italy's answer to the Jet-Age prototypes that appeared after WWII. Fiat needed a home for its new line of jet turbines, so this coupe was capable of melting anything behind it. In order to build a Huayra as a tribute to the famous Fiat, Pagani teamed up with Garage Italia Customs. It was factory built with the Tempesta Package which made for a solid starting point.The cost and time involved to build this car are hard to contemplate, but it can be your if the price is right. Our friends at Pagani Newport Beach are selling it with only 5 miles on the odometer. The leather has no creases and the big AMG V12 needs a loving home and a proper breaking in.Lampo is Italian for lightning, and Tempesta is a powerful storm. The Huayra itself is named for named for the wind god worshiped by the indigenous people of Mr. Pagani's Argentine childhood. If you can handle the fury and the beauty, the Lampo can be yours. Click the link below for all the details and stay with us for all your Pagani updates.View Listing Cool Cars For Sale

By Edward Jones – July 13, 2016

Exposed Carbon Fiber Pagani Huayra For Sale in Florida

Here's a crazy one: a 2014 Pagani Huayra has been listed for sale at Prestige Imports in Miami, Florida. Actually, this shouldn't come as a surprise considering Prestige Imports is actually an authorized Pagani dealership.Named after the Quechua wind god, Huayra-tata, the Huayra is a hell of a car sporting a massive twin-turbo Mercedes-AMG V12 engine that was built specifically for Pagani. This powerplant produces 730 hp that, in cooperation with the advanced aerodynamics, will have the car cutting through the air in a god-like manner.(Also Check Out - The Pagani Huayra Project Vulcan: Created by Dedication) This example dons no paint finish opting for exposed carbon fiber instead. Contrasting against the dark tones of the carbon fiber is red trimming that is found across the car in places like the wheels and side skirts. I might be biased considering the red/black combo is one of my favorites, but this hypercar is downright stunning. If the exterior doesn't give you enough carbon fiber, the interior is also chock-full of the material.The car comes with 995 miles clocked on the odometer, a low amount for a two-year-old car. For more information, click the button below or visit Pagani Miami in North Miami Beach, Florida.View Listing

For Sale

duPont REGISTRY News

duPont REGISTRY Group

Support

Subscribe