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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 Sponsored Article – July 22, 2026

2025 BRABUS Rocket R - 1 of 28 - For Sale

For nearly five decades, BRABUS has held to one conviction: that Porsche's finest work might be carried further still, through patient, independent artistry. And this Rocket R is that philosophy realized in full, less a reinterpretation of the 911 Turbo S than its natural evolution, crafted in a run of just twenty-eight ever built. Finished in Polar White with threads of Azure Blue through its widened carbon-fibre bodywork, this masterpiece presents essentially as-delivered, showing just 146 miles since completion. The precision-built widebody, three Kevlar wheel-arch housings, a pair of rear fender extensions, was conceived not for spectacle, but for the aerodynamic harmony its 900 horsepower demands. GALLERY-EMBED Inside, the BRABUS artisan treatment continues the cadence: Charcoal Alcantara throughout, Azure Blue Nappa leather hand-quilted in BRABUS's signature Ellipse pattern, each perforation placed for those who know where to look. Beneath it all, the twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre flat-six produces a formidable 900 HP and 738 lb-ft, delivered through the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission that BRABUS prefers to refine rather than reinvent, commanding 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 211 mph. Spec bullets One of only twenty-eight Rocket R Widestar, worldwide 900 HP / 738 lb-ft from BRABUS proprietary twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre flat-six 0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds; top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h) Showing 146 miles from new, effectively as-delivered condition Precision-built widebody conversion with Kevlar wheel-arch housings BRABUS Masterpiece interior in hand-quilted Azure Blue Nappa leather View Online Listing GALLERY-EMBED Images by Ashton Rodgers

By Edward Jones – August 23, 2022

Original BRABUS 700 6x6 For Sale: An SUV That's Ready For...

Presented by Luxury Auto Collection East. In 2013, Mercedes-Benz unveiled what they described as the most effortlessly superior and extravagant off-roader ever developed: the awesome G63 AMG 6x6. Measuring twenty feet in length, weighing four tons, and boasting six wheels driven by AMGs 544hp V8, along with five differentials that could be locked on the move and a state-of-the-art tire pressure control system, the car was unlike anything the world had seen before or since. Just over 100 units were built between 2013 and 2015, making the model one of the most exclusive and expensive Mercedes-Benzes ever produced. As special as the G63 6x6 is, there is one car that eclipses it: the outrageous Brabus G700 B63-S 6x6 (or Brabus 700 6x6) you see here. Introduced at the 2013 IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt, the 700 6x6 is a G63 AMG 6x6 turned up to eleven. Crafted in very limited numbers (only twenty or so examples are believed to exist), and powered by a Brabus 700hp B63-S engine with 708 lb-ft of torque (up from 561 lb-ft in the G63), the 700 6x6 received numerous external and internal upgrades from Brabus, including matte carbon-fiber hood and trim pieces, dark-tinted LED lights, a Brabus radiator grille, illuminated aluminum kick plates and seats, floor, and headliner meticulously reupholstered in Brabus fine leather. The example for sale here is an original Brabus 700 6x6 released from production on December 19, 2013. Finished in striking special order Designo Mystic Blue, the car was exported to Kuwait in April 2016 where it remained in the collection of a prominent businessman until last year when it received an extensive refresh and service from Brabus Middle East before being imported to the United States. Now fully federalized and certified under the U.S. Show or Display regulations, the car is ready to be enjoyed by the next fortunate owner. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – August 05, 2022

Menacing 2020 BRABUS G550 Widestar For Sale

Presented by Private Seller. There's no denying that BRABUS vehicles are pieces of art that need to be appreciated. What we have here is a 2020 Mercedes-Benz G550 that has been graced by BRABUS, turning it into a one-of-a-kind SUV that's in search of a new owner. This SUV started life as a 2020 Mercedes-Benz G550, but underwent a conversion involving BRABUS components that turned it into a whole new vehicle. The biggest line items within this conversion include the BRABUS G63 WIDESTAR conversion kit that gave the SUV a whole new look thanks to the exterior body parts. Parts within the BRABUS WIDESTAR conversion kit include carbon fiber front bumper, rear bumper, fender flares, front center cents, rear quarter vents, and more. Other notable BRABUS components found on this Mercedes G Wagen include the carbon fiber front roof spoiler, rear roof spoiler, spare tire delete, hood attachment and, of course, BRABUS logos. For wheels, this suave SUV rides on 23-inch Vossen wheels shod in 23-inch Yokohama tires. While you may see plenty of G Wagens on the road, you definitely don't see many of them adorned with the iconic BRABUS badge. This is a rare creation that will surely stand out on the road and in any garage. If you need an SUV that's as stylish as it is capable, be sure to click the button below to learn more. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – April 20, 2022

BRABUS-tuned 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 For Sale

Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Wilmington. If you think that the Mercedes-AMG G 63 is the pinnacle of G-Class performance, Brabus begs to differ. It seems like these days, the Mercedes-AMG G63, and the G-Wagen in general has become a universal symbol of glamor and luxury driving along with its existing status as an off road dominator and certified classic in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio and in the automotive world at large. The Mercedes-AMG G63 is an awesome car, with its hand-built, twin-turbocharged V8 engine, state-of-the-art drivetrain, and classically head-turning looks. However Brabus, as usual, turned things up a notch. Known as a German tuning house with a knack for taking Mercedes-Benz’s cars and turning them into puzzlingly fast and luxurious machines, the Mercedes-Benz Brabus 700 G 63 is a take on the G-Class that changes the game. The first thing you’ll notice when having a look at the Brabus 700 G 63 is the intimidating, wide stance and matte black color scheme, thanks to Brabus’s Widestar conversion and the house’s signature dark aesthetic. On the interior, the theme of black and red continues, with extensive use of carbon fiber and sleek piano black trim. However, it’s under the hood where things start to get really good. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 4x4 Squared for Sale The “700” in Brabus 700 G 63 comes from both its horsepower and its torque. While the G63 itself makes an impressive 585 horsepower, Brabus brings this up to 700, and at the same time, brings the torque from 625 lb/ft to 700 as well. This upgrade is done mainly through the ECU, and what you end up getting is a 0-60 time that’s lowered to 4.3 seconds, which is blindingly quick for an SUV like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and a top speed of up to 149 mph. And just as much as it is powerful and unique, the Brabus 700 G 63 is rare. It’s one of only 10 available, and at $409,900, this opportunity to purchase a Mercedes-AMG Brabus 700 G 63 for sale is certainly not one to miss. View Price and Listing

By Edward Jones – March 18, 2022

2019 BRABUS G800 Based On the AMG G63 For Sale

Presented by Private Seller. BRABUS is well-known across the world for taking already incredible Mercedes-Benz vehicles and taking them to the next level in terms of style and performance. A perfect example of their abilities is this 2019 BRABUS G800 that's up for sale. Based on the Mercedes-AMG G63, this BRABUS creation is a masterpiece. Capable of producing an astonishing 800 horsepower and 737 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbo 6.0-liter V8 engine, it has the power to back up its menacing all-black appearance. With a 0 to 62 mph time of just 4.1 seconds, this SUV can sprint like a sports car. For the driver and passengers, the power will be enjoyed from an interior that has been customized beautifully by BRABUS with black leather and diamond pattern stitching. What's more, both the interior and exterior is in impeccable condition. For more information, be sure to click the button below. View Listing

By Edward Jones – January 16, 2018

Black on Black BRABUS G800 for Sale in U.S.

Last year, in 2017, we wrote about the first BRABUS G800 being up for sale in the United States. Now, in 2018, we get the opportunity to write about another G800 for sale, but this time it comes with an even more menacing appearance.This example comes with a black-on-black appearance, similar to what you'd find on a "murdered out" car. Joining the SUV's black body panels on the exterior are carbon fiber trim panels that serve both form and function.Inside is an interior that mirrors its exterior with black and carbon fiber trimming. Of course, no luxury car would be complete without fine leather with diamond-quilting on the seats. BRABUS also included an illuminated door sill with the brand's logo, as well as a little plaque on the gear selector that identifies the SUV's model.BRABUS 850 BUSCEMI Edition Edition Revealed Being BRABUS-made, this SUV comes with a list of engine upgrades that make it more formidable that if it were a stock Mercedes-AMG G65 (612 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque). Thanks to new turbos, external wastegates, active exhaust, a tune and more, this BRABUS G800 is capable of producing 800 hp and 1,047 lb-ft of torque. Although, the computer is modified so the torque is limited to 811 lb-ft, which is still a wild figure.For more information, be sure to click the link below.View Listing

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