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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

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By Alyssa Mammano – July 30, 2019

Top 10 Mansions for Sale From July 2019

On display are the most spectacular listings for this month; residences spanning across the country and into Canada. Unmatched in quality and unsurpassed in craftsmanship and design, these offerings are dramatically unique and remarkably inspiring. 5046 Carbon Beach Terrace, Malibu, California Offered at $49.995 Million As Featured in the Wall Street Journal is Villa Splendido, perched high on the hillside where land meets sea, above the highly sought-after “Billionaire’s Beach,” a fully-furnished brand new architectural masterpiece by Doug Burdge (AIA) that’s incredibly sleek. view listing Source: Ani Dermenjian 382 Barons Lane, Southampton, New York Offered at $49 Million Top-most among the finest Hamptons oceanfront estates, the opportunity to own this extraordinary property may only happen once in a lifetime. Barons Lane offers 4.5 acres with 430 ft. of direct oceanfront, and 360-degree views from the ocean across farm fields and ponds. view listing Source: Harald Grant Carrie Wells, Coldwell Banker/Mason & Morse, The Motherlode, June 11, 2019 314 E Hyman Avenue, Aspen, Colorado Offered at $37.5 Million At the turn of the century, during Aspen’s silver mining days, prospectors in the area referred to discovering a significant vein, or "lode," of silver as "hitting the mother lode." Today, the same may be said about acquiring this rare, 8,771-square-foot legacy property with 2,585 square feet of outdoor private decks in the heart of Aspen’s downtown core. view listing Source: Carrie Wells 1451 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida Offered at $37 Million The property developer fully redefined what can be expected of an ultra-luxury penthouse with the Carlos Ott Penthouse at Echo Brickell. Top-of-the-line materials, unparalleled design, and breathtaking views come together throughout the Penthouse’s 13,618 square feet to announce clearly and undeniably that this world-class residence is not only unique; it is unequaled. view listing Source: Sydney S. Budina 1330 Ebenezer Church Road, Cobbs Creek, Virginia Offered at $32.95 Million A fabulous 12+ acre estate with aide views on the Piankatank River, 18 feet at the boathouse with multiple lifts and ship-shore power. The spectacular main residence with four bedrooms, vaulted ceilings and a gourmet kitchen offers 6,600 square feet. view listing Source: David & Katie Dew 591 Riversville Road, Greenwich, Connecticut Offered at $30 Million Continue the wonderful history of this special estate of an era of timeless refinement. A home that welcomes you. A lifestyle of memories, enjoyment and pleasure for years awaits the new buyer. view listing Source: Janet Milligan Associates 10814 E Heritage Court, Scottsdale, Arizona Offered at $26 Million A rare find in the back canyons of Scottsdale’s exclusive Silverleaf community is a stunning partnership of modern Mediterranean architecture and true contemporary styling. This 14,350 square foot home is offered fully furnished, turn-key, and sits on two homesites (4+ acres), for the epitome of privacy and true estate quality, while at the same time capturing dramatic and all-encompassing city light and mountain views. view listing Source: Deborah Beardsley 85 The Bridle Path, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Offered at $22.99 Million This exquisite French Provincial chateau is nestled on the city’s most prestigious street - The Bridle Path. Exuding grandeur and elegance, this classic landmark residence was crafted by Joe Brennan and its proud owners. view listing Source: Barry Cohen 7095 Bottle Bay Road, Sandpoint, Idaho Offered at $20 Million This one of a kind lakeside estate compound was created with unsurpassed attention to detail and boasts spectacular panoramic views of the lake and its own private marina. Beautifully sited above Lake Pend Orielle on over 48-gated acres, the six distinctive dwellings have a combined 17,000 square feet. view listing Source: Hurwitz James Company 3102 St. Anton Way, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada Offered at $19.999 Million Welcome to Arc-en-Ciel, a French inspired residence on Whistlers Alta Lake, bordered by a lakefront park. With approximately 80 metres (260 feet) of shoreline, this property has breathtaking mountain and lake views. view listing Source: Maggi Thornhill

By Edward Jones – July 26, 2019

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By Edward Jones – July 16, 2019

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By Steve Chapman Jr – July 12, 2019

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By Alyssa Mammano – June 26, 2019

Top 10 Mansions for Sale From June 2019

Showcasing the most exclusive mansions on the market, our Top 10 Mansions for sale in June display the cream of the crop in luxury real estate. On offer are the finest materials, highest quality of construction and design, and the most significant listings available today. 609 S Beach Road, Jupiter, Florida Offered at $37.9 Million Cielo-y-Mar is Jupiter Island’s finest new home. This post-modern poured concrete estate with 16,000 square feet under air and 20,000 total square feet was designed by Silicon Valley architect Scott Hughes. view listing Source: The Carroll Group 22150 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California Offered at $34.5 Million A spectacular three-story, newly renovated Carbon Beach home with panoramic ocean and white water views from Palos Verdes to the Malibu Pier and beyond. view listing Source: Chris Cortazzo 640 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, Connecticut Offered at $28.5 Million This magnificent estate was designed by renowned architect Roger Ferris and boasts six levels of living with spectacular water vistas of Southport Harbor. view listing Source: Higgins Group 8272 E Left Hand Fork Hobble Creek, Springville, Utah Offered at $25 Million An exquisite 49,568-square-foot estate on over 156 acres nestled beneath the beautiful Wasatch range, with amazing views of Hobble Creek Valley and the mountains surrounding the home. view listing Source: Rocky Mountain Real Estate & Land LLC 15350 Bathurst Street, King, Ontario, Canada Offered at $24.95 Million Foxley Green encompasses approximately 80 acres with a commanding corner position at the gateway to Aurora. The main residence spans 21,630 square feet on two levels with a solid granite exterior, two elevators, indoor pool, main floor master suite plus three additional bedroom suites. view listing Source: Moffat Dunlap 494 Hedges Lane, Sagaponack, New York Offered at $19.95 Million Set back from Sagaponack Village’s most prestigious lane on 2.3+/- private and tranquil acres, this classic Hamptons estate designed and custom built by Michael Davis features over 7,600+/- square feet of living space above ground and over 4,400+/- square feet in the finished lower level. view listing Source: Saunders 552 Loch Haven, Sagle, Idaho Offered at $16.9 Million Surrounded on three sides by National Forest with 2,200 feet of pristine Lake Pend Oreille frontage, this unique estate lives up to its name – Lake Heaven. Intertwining elegance, nature and country living, this 6,617-square-foot home with inspirational views from every room is only a piece of the 135+ acre estate. view listing Source: Tomlinson Sotheby's International Realty 815 King Georges Way, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Offered at $16.8 Million Luxury developers Symphony Homes Limited's greatest work-of-art with stunning unobstructed full views of the city, water and mountains. view listing Source: Behroyan & Associates Real Estate Services LTD 3595 Tanners Mill Circle, Gainesville, Georgia Offered at $16.5 Million Rare and pristine 446 acres of rolling hills, pastures, a lake and the Walnut River. An exceptionally maintained and fenced property with paved roads from the front gate to back gate, covered bridges and a luxury car facility. view listing Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties 2831 W Shore Drive Helena, Montana Offered at $16.495 Million Exquisite and private custom, open design 17,533-square-foot post and beam home in an Old World Tuscan/Mountain style on 640 acres overlooking Canyon Ferry Lake in central Montana. view listing Source: Big Sky Sotheby's International Realty

By Edward Jones – May 31, 2019

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TECHART's new GrandGT is their take on the Porsche Panamera Turbo. Their refinements include new exterior and interior components, which combine to create a more extreme and aggressive four-door Porsche. Right now, TECHART is selling two examples of this rare car and they're both special in their own rights. Both were shown off on Instagram, seen below. Be sure to shoot them a message if you're interested. The first is a GrandGT "Selective Edition," which was actually their demo car. TECHART used this car for the unveiling of the Selective Edition. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByHvLd1iMof/ Next up is the GrandGT "Supreme Edition." Again, this was TECHART's demo car. It's finished in a deep blue paint, while the interior is covered in light tan leather. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByHrV47oiUH/

By Edward Jones – April 05, 2019

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It was under two years ago that Mercedes-Benz announced the end of the G65 with a special Final Edition model. Now we currently have a 2018 Mercedes-AMG G65 Final Edition up for sale by Ferrari of Tampa Bay. Only 65 examples of this SUV were created, making it a truly rare AMG automobile. Finished in Obsidian Black Metallic, this G65 Final Edition has a dark exterior that's highlighted by bronze trim details. Even the 21-inch AMG Twin Five-Spoke wheels are finished in a bronze finish. Altogether, the exterior of the G65 Final Edition is unlike any other G-Wagen out on the road today. Inside, the black/bronze color scheme continues thanks to a designo Black Nappa Leather interior with AMG carbon fiber trim. Bronze stitching contrasts beautifully against the black leather on the seats and dashboard, while the carbon fiber accents add a sporty flair. As for power, the G65 Final Edition will not disappoint any driver. Under the hood is a powerful 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine that produces 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Mated to this engine is a lightning-quick AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic transmission. Not meant for just speed, the AMG G65 Final Edition comes fully equipped with features to make it formidable off of the road. This includes the four-wheel electronic traction system, 2-speed transfer case, three independent differential locks and more. Ferrari of Tampa Bay is offering this 2018 Mercedes-AMG G65 Final Edition with just 84 miles clocked on its odometer. For more information, including price, click the button below. view price and listing

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