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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 BradN – March 10, 2020

The Rarest Ferraris You Can Buy Today: March 2020

2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta :: $4,600,000 1,290 Miles Pelle Nera Dettagli Rossi Interior Carbon Fiber Wheels View listing 2014 Ferrari Sergio :: $3,000,000 1 of 6 in the World 1 of 3 in the USA Collaboration to celebrate 60 years of Pininfarina & Ferrari View listing 1990 Ferrari F40 :: $1,600,000 5,322 Miles All Original Ferrari Classiche F40 Factory Luggage, Keys, Tool Kit, Paint is all Original view listing 1995 Ferrari F50 :: $2,995,000 3,365 Miles 1 of 349 2nd F50 ever built Ferrari Red Book Classiche Certified view listing 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta :: $1,600,000 846 Miles 1 of 80 ever built Carbon Fiber Hardtop with Black Soft Top view listing 2017 Ferrari F12tdf :: $1,179,000 125 Miles Bianco Italia over Nero Alcantara Extreme Carbon Fiber Options View listing 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista Spider :: $749,900 253 Miles Racing Livery in Nero and Grigio Titanio Extreme Carbon Fiber Options view listing 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta :: $719,000 212 Miles Rosso Scuderia with Alcantara Nera interior 20" Forged Gold Rims view listing 1976 Ferrari 308 :: $695,000 GTB Michelotto X Rally Car Chassis #18905 Poster Car for Jim Beam Promotions All SCCA logbooks and records available upon sale view listing 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 :: $2,950,000 1 of only 330 Examples Matching-Numbers Argento over Nero Connolly Leather View listing 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GT :: $485,000 823 Miles Well-Documented Restoration Completed in 2012 view listing 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO :: $565,900 12,087 Miles Rare Historical Blu Scozia view listing view the most expenisve Ferraris for sale

By Edward Jones – October 08, 2019

Nero 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO for Sale

Presented by Ferrari of Newport Beach - Up for sale at Ferrari of Newport Beach is an incredible 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO. It comes finished in a wicked Nero paint that's contrasted by the yellow in the optional brake calipers and Scuderia badging. Other options include a carbon fiber wheel cup, Daytona-style seats, heat-insulating windscreen, leather upholstery, full-electric seats, Bose HiFi audio system, yellow stitching and Alcantara stripes on the Daytona seats. What's more, it's been driven just 4,409 miles! As for the model itself, the 599 GTO was first announced back in 2010 as a road-going version of the 599XX track car. Ferrari touted that the 599 GTO could lap the Fiorano test track 1 second faster than the Enzo. To make this possible is a powerful 6.0-liter V12 engine that produces 661 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. Ferrari also dropped the weight of the GTO by 220 pounds when compared to a base 599 GTB. Just 599 examples of the Ferrari 599 GTO were made and this one could be yours. For more information, be sure to click the button below. view price and listing Presented by Ferrari of Newport Beach Extreme cars. Uncompromising quality. Precision service. Ferrari Maserati of Newport Beach invites you to experience the passion, history, and prestige of the finest cars in the world.

By Andrew Nabors – November 29, 2018

Rare Bianco Italia Matte 2017 Ferrari F12tdf For Sale

We've seen our fair share of custom Ferraris, but it is hard to take your eyes off this F12tdf. It is a matte white masterpiece with a list of options a mile long. Inside you will find white accents on the dash, vents, shift buttons, and the big central tachometer. Charcoal Alcantara covers almost every surface, even the door handles! More special options include the seats. They are a gorgeous 2-tone design with white piping. A white indicator at 12 o'clock will keep you steering straight, or point it at your passenger for a wild drift. Whoever ordered this car had a hotline to Maranello, because it is the most highly optioned Tdf on the market. If you dig the color scheme, you might also like the AFS headlights, front suspension lift, sport exhaust, embroidered headrests, carbon fiber sill plates, and wheel center caps. It was sold new and maintained by our friends at Ferrari/Maserati of Long Island, so it was an easy candidate for Ferrari's Certified Pre-Owned program. The factory warranty runs until; 5/20/20 and you will have maintenance and service included until 5/20/24. It has 886 miles and it is ready to be part of your collection. Click Here For Price & Details

By Edward Jones – October 05, 2018

Pristine Giallo Triplo Strato Ferrari F12tdf for Sale

The Ferrari F12tdf was created to pay homage to the Tour de France Automobile, a historic race that ran between 1899 and 1986. Back then, Ferrari was a dominant force in the race and that's why its been so important to them over the years. Baring such a historic name, the F12tdf sure has a lot of prestige backing it. And now Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale is offering a pristine example of the distinguished supercar. This Ferrari F12tdf is finished in Giallo Triplo Strato, a triple-layer pearlescent yellow paint. Running down the center of the car is a white stripe that's flanked by blue stripes, creating a racing stripe visual. There are also carbon fiber trim pieces in Blu Lucido that are just the cherry on top in terms of this car's appearance. Inside is a Blu Sterling interior in leather and Alcantara with yellow accents, perfectly matching the car's exterior. There is also a long list of Ferrari options that go along with this F12tdf, thanks to the Ferrari Tailor Made program. This list includes features like the Carbon Fiber Racing Seats, Apple CarPlay, Blue Brake Calipers, Seatbelts in Giallo (Yellow), Titanium Exhaust Pipes, and a lot more. As for the life of this car, it's been a squeaky-clean one. It's had only one owner and the odometer reads just 73 miles (delivery miles). It comes with the Ferrari Factory Warranty until 9/29/20, as well as the Complimentary Ferrari Genuine Maintenance Service until 9/29/24. For more information, be sure to click the button below. View Price and More Info

By Andrew Nabors – September 11, 2018

2018 Ferrari 488 Challenge For Sale

If you are looking for a great weekend hobby, the Ferrari Challenge Series is back for their 22nd season. It is open to all generations of Ferrari Challenge cars. This includes dealer-supported teams and privateers doing battle on the world's most famous tracks. For sale by our friends at Braman Porsche of West Palm Beach, it is ready for race day.Earlier cars like the 430 Challenge and the 458 examples could be heard for miles, running close to 9,000 rpm for hours on end. This put team mechanics on double-duty, having to ensure the valvetrain and connecting rods were inspected on a regular basis. But now, turbos have made their first entry to the Challenge. The 2018 Ferrari 488 Challenge takes the potent engine shared between the Portofino and the 488 GTB, and boosts it to 661 horsepower. Fuel and ignition timing is tuned for high octane while still offering a reliable 9.4:1 compression ratio.Glass was replaced with Lexan, and the passenger seat was deleted. Because it doesn't need emissions controls, the engine compartment is 43 lbs lighter, and the Inconel exhaust is 18 lbs lighter than the GTB. This allows the turbos to spin up instantly to deliver 561 lb-ft of torque. You will have an 11.6% in acceleration thanks to optimized transmission ratios, and 4.2% more grip thanks to the wider & lighter wheels. .It is also the first time Ferrari's Side Slip Angle Control software has been utilized in the Challenge Series. Controlled by two buttons on the steering wheel, your right thumb actuates TC1 controls the level of traction control, and your left thumb is on TC2. This controls the intensity of the system, or how much braking and throttle it has command over. It may be the hottest Ferrari on the track, but the 488 Challenge has AC vents aimed at your helmet.Click Here To Learn More

By Andrew Nabors – July 13, 2018

2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast For Sale

If you have been on the waiting list for Ferrari's latest supercar, they are only building a few each week. That's because the 812 Superfast takes their naturally aspirated V12 beyond what everyone thought was possible. At your command will be 789 horsepower and 530 lb-ft of torque. This comes from a 6.5 liter V12 that is loosely based on the 6.3 found in earlier models. Using solid lifters, variable length intake runners, and higher compression, it is the most powerful naturally aspirated engine on the market.The body is lower and wider than the F12 series, and the 812 makes better use of high-pressure air to create downforce. Inspiration for the interior comes from the LaFerrari, right down to the seats and the instrument cluster. Cruising at a top speed of 211 mph, you will have 15.6" front rotors to slow you down. Rear steering is controlled by "Virtual Wheelbase 2.0". It is programmed to turn with or against the front wheels for the ultimate grip or a wild drift. We asked for it, and Maranello has delivered! This car only has 1,856 miles so you can rest assured it has many years of fun ahead of it. Click the link below for more details and stay with us for more great inventory from Ferrari Maserati of Ft. Lauderdale.View Price & Listing

By Edward Jones – February 26, 2018

RETNA Ferrari F430 Art Car for Sale

Art cars always hold a special place on duPontREGISTRY.com. They come in all makes and models, and a variety of different artists create them. Today, we get to talk about a Ferrari F430 Challenge car that was turned into an art car by Marquis Lewis, also known as RETNA.RETNA is known for his art that was inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphics and calligraphy from Asia and the Middle East. His styling can be seen across the body of this custom Ferrari in the form of unique patterns created out of white paint. Underneath the paint is a body that had been custom fabricated with carbon fiber. Essentially, every panel with paint on it is made out of carbon fiber.Now, this Ferrari art car is up for sale through Ferrari Maserati of Fort Lauderdale. You can see more of the car and contact the dealership for more information by clicking the button below.View Listing

By Edward Jones – December 07, 2017

Nero Daytona LaFerrari for Sale in California

A hypercar black stallion is currently up for sale courtesy of Ferrari Beverly Hills. This example of Ferrari's finest is finished in Nero Daytona with a carbon fiber roof and wheels painted to match the body. Inside is a Rosso interior that provides a red/black color theme. The only color you'll find other than a shade of black or red is yellow in the Scuderia shield.View the 2016 LaFerrari SpecsIt comes in pristine condition, having traveled 180 since new. Provided with the purchase of the car are spare keys, manuals, LaFerrari books, battery charger, car cover and an everlasting smile that you won't be able to wipe away.From our Exotic Car Buyers Guide: "Not only is the LaFerrari one of the highest performance road cars Ferrari has ever produced, but it couples its 6.3-liter V12 with a 161 horsepower hybrid system. With a combined 949 horsepower and over 663 pound-feet of torque, the LaFerrari tops its cutting-edge engineering with efficiency, power, and stunning designs to make this loaded gun of a car very comfortable to drive."For more information on this rare hypercar, be sure to click the button below to view its listing.View the Listing

By Andrew Nabors – October 10, 2017

Rarest Of The Rare: 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

When Enzo Ferrari needed something more than his designers could create, only one coachbuilder could be considered. Pininfarina was a design dynasty who built the most exclusive Ferrari models. The business of building street-legal cars was Enzo's way to fund his race teams. What began in 1947 quickly grew faster than Ferrari was ready for. So in a meeting with Sergio Pininfarina and his father, they took over design and production of Ferrari in 1951. Sure there have been other builders. Scaglietti and Bertone were allowed to build a few cars, but every other Ferrari until the 488 GTB and the LaFerrari have been overseen by Sergio and his son Andrea. When he passed away in 2008, the automotive world would never be the same. How do you pay tribute for over 50 years of brilliant work? Ferrari decided to build the rarest production car in their history. The 599 GTB was one of the final cars to wear the Pininfarina badge. It arrived in 2006 as a replacement for the 575M. As time progressed, racing versions like the 599XX and private teams gave feedback to the factory. What resulted is the 599 GTO. Power was increased to 661 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. It allowed for a lap of Fiorano one second faster than the Enzo. Capable of reaching 60 mph under 3.5 seconds, the 599 GTO will remain sought after by collectors. Lighter and faster than the base model 599 GTB, Ferrari limited production to only 599 examples. By mid-2011, work on the F12 Berlinetta was becoming finalized. So in order to give the 599 series a proper farewell, the top was removed and the windshield frame was cut down to make a proper roadster. In order to preserve strength and rigidity, extensive supports were added to the cowl and rocker panels. The result was named in honor of Sergio and Andrea's stewardship of the brand. The 599 SA Speciale Aperta is literally a special convertible with both of their first initials. It uses the GTO's engine and drivetrain and includes a rudimentary soft top in case of rain. Before production began, all 80 cars were spoken for. To redesign a chassis and body for only 80 cars is a money-losing proposition for any company. But Ferrari will always be indebted to Pininfarina for their timeless creations. Because all examples went to Ferrari collectors, it is rare to see one of the 80 in daylight, let alone for sale. That is why Ferrari of Ft. Lauderdale is honored to offer this example with only 292 miles. Special colors inside & out compliment the 2-tone seats and matching luggage. It has a yellow tachometer along with an Iroko leather steering wheel. You won't see another one in person, and that is why it belongs in your collection. Click the link below to see all the details and stay with us for all of your favorite Ferraris for sale.View Price and Listing

By Edward Jones – September 27, 2017

Here's Your Chance: 2017 Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta For Sale

Available at Tomini Classics is a very rare Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta that is now for sale and looking for a new owner.The LaFerrari Aperta's production run has been completed, making this opportunity a rare one. The final LaFerrari Aperta created was built to be auctioned off for charity, marking the end of LaFerrari production.This LaFerrari Aperta comes in a two-tone finish: white exterior and black interior with red stitching. Basically, the only colors you'll find on the car will be red in the stitching and yellow in the Ferrari emblems. Only 62 miles have been clocked on the car, making it virtually brand-new.View Listing

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