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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 duPont REGISTRY – November 09, 2022

Pacific Color Stream 2021 McLaren Elva Listed For Sale

The McLaren Elva is already one of the most striking supercars of the last decade. With no windshield, the Elva does not know subtlety. However, there's still room to liven things up even further. Take the 2021 example listed for sale by McLaren Charlotte. It has just 89 miles on the clock and wears a $37,898 MSO Pacific Color Stream finish, which shifts between various blue, purple, and pink tones. MSO purple calipers for $4,950 complement the exterior finish and hide behind a five-spoke set of forged lightweight wheels. The colorful theme continues into its interior with a color-shifting center console and purple details on its black seats. No flashy supercar is complete without carbon fiber, which this Elva has plenty of on its interior, front splitter, and rear diffuser. The Elva is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 delivering 804 horsepower and 590 foot-pounds of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends all that power to the rear wheels, resulting in a dash of 62 mph in under three seconds. Today, the Elva remains one of the rarest and wildest cars McLaren has ever produced. Only 399 examples rolled off the production line with a base price of nearly $1.7 Million. For more information on this particular example, please call (704) 370-9999 or click the link below. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – November 09, 2022

1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator For Sale at County Corvette

Presented by County Corvette. The production figures listed in this Cougar Eliminator’s Marti Report indicate that it is the only one that Mercury built in 1970 with its unique combination of speed equipment and optional accessories. While there were more than 70,000 Cougars built in the 1970 model year, just 2,268 of them were the hot Eliminator models. The Cougar Eliminators were cats apart from the rest with their bold hood and fender stripes, a hood scoop, front and rear spoilers and three high-performance engine options. This Competition Blue Eliminator has the rarest of the three V-8s—the 428 Cobra Jet, which had power ratings of 335 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque. The car’s Drag Pak option—consisting of a beefed-up bottom end, external oil cooler and 3.91 gears in the Traction-Lok rear end—not only upgraded the Cobra Jet to Super Cobra Jet status, but also made this Cougar rarer still as one of 127 built. Cougar Club Eliminator Registrar David Wyras said this car is one of five that combined the Drag Pak option and a C6 automatic transmission (“Select-Shift” in Mercury speak). Collectors take note: the Cougar’s driveline, from the matching-numbers 428 SCJ to the nodular rear end, is factory-original equipment. All Cougar Eliminators with the 428 CJ were equipped with Mercury’s Competition Handling Package, which included firmer springs and shocks, as well as a larger front sway bar. Also ordered for this car were the optional power front disc/rear drum brakes and power steering. F70-14 tires were standard equipment; on this Cougar, they are mounted on Mercury’s optional styled-steel wheels. The Cougar’s interior includes blue vinyl high-back bucket seats and a console surrounding the C6’s floor shifter. An earlier restoration by Cougar Specialist KTL Restorations retained the car’s original sheet metal, and, more recently, the car went to Marcus Anghel of Anghel Restorations of Scottsdale, Arizona, for the addition of NOS components and freshening to make this car as factory-correct as it can be. About County Corvette: Evolving from the passion of a hobby, County Corvette was formed with the ideal that integrity and quality combined with skill and hard work are the key to a successful business. Since 1986, County Corvette has been providing the highest quality services and products available to classic, muscle and performance car enthusiasts just like you. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – November 08, 2022

1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback For Sale at County Co...

Presented by County Corvette. This Candyapple Red example of Ford’s mighty Mustang Boss 429 (KK No. 1934) remained with its original owner until 2013. That owner kept much of his sales documentation, including dealer paperwork, a “welcome” letter to him from Ford and a copy of the original title. Further verification of the Boss Nine’s provenance comes from a build sheet and a Marti Report. Earlier in its life, the Mustang was restored, and that work was recently freshened by Anghel Restorations of Scottsdale, Arizona, using a selection of NOS parts. The car has also had a brush with fame, having appeared on YouTube’s “Jay Leno’s Garage.” The Mustang retains its original driveline, including the matching-numbers 820-T version of the Boss 429 engine. The 820-T engines were the second batch of Boss 429s built in 1969, made with lightened rotating assemblies to help them rev faster. Behind the engine is the Boss’ original close-ratio Toploader 4-speed manual transmission, sending the engine’s 375 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque to the Traction-Lok differential with 3.91 gears. The chassis retains its power steering, power brakes and suspension, including what Ford called its “ultra-heavy-duty performance front and rear springs and shock absorbers” and “extra-heavy-duty competition front and rear stabilizer bars.” At each corner are the correct Magnum 500 wheels with flat-black inserts that are found only on Boss Nines. The Mustang’s black Comfortweave bucket-seat interior is accessorized with the Deluxe Décor group and an AM radio—a simple sound system that won’t take anything away from the rumble of the “shotgun” mill underhood. Considering the Boss 429 was the peak of Mustang performance in 1969, the cars were far more subdued than other muscle machines on the streets. The massive, functional hood scoop was painted body color in 1969, and a simple “Boss 429” decal on each front fender identified this NASCAR homologation special. About County Corvette: Evolving from the passion of a hobby, County Corvette was formed with the ideal that integrity and quality combined with skill and hard work are the key to a successful business. Since 1986, County Corvette has been providing the highest quality services and products available to classic, muscle and performance car enthusiasts just like you. View Price And Listing

By duPont REGISTRY – November 07, 2022

Verde Zeltweg 2022 Ferrari SF90 Spider Listed for Sale

Within the supercar space, the Ferrari SF90 is already a unique offering. With nearly 1,000 hp and a 0-60 time of 2.5 seconds, the SF90 delivers proper hypercar performance. To amplify this experience further, buyers can opt for the Spider variant. With its retractable hard top, the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8’s howl more easily permeates the cabin. The real magic behind the SF90 lies in its electric motor setup, which gives it traction on all four wheels and makes its considerable power output surprisingly manageable. Up for sale is perhaps the most elegant SF90 Spider we’ve seen to date. This hybrid supercar wears a winning color combination, sporting a Verde Zeltweg exterior finish with a complementing Terra Bruciata Leather interior. This SF90 shows touches of Alcantara and plenty of carbon-fiber options to contrast its tan interior. The same goes for the exterior details, many of which also feature the lightweight material. With just 926 miles on the clock, this convertible supercar is in like-new condition. It is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $995,000 by Ferrari Westlake in Thousand Oaks, California. Please call (888)-743-7784 for more information or click the link below. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – November 07, 2022

1970 Plymouth HEMI Cuda For Sale at County Corvette

Presented by County Corvette. The 1970s opened with color and fury thanks to cars like this 1970 Hemi Cuda. Perhaps only this moment of the American supercar era could have allowed something featuring such crazy paint, aggressive appearance cues and the horsepower that made it near-sinister to all “come together … right now … over me.” This example, a one-owner California car until 2008, was among the 284 4-speed Hemi Cuda hardtops produced that decade-opening year. Beyond that, it is listed in the Chrysler Registry as one of just six such examples known to be factory-built with Hi Impact FC7 In-Violet Metallic paint. Documented with its original broadcast sheet, Dave Wise and Chrysler Registry reports, and a recent 2019 paint refreshing on its previously done comprehensive restoration, this Hemi Mopar features the original drivetrain including the matching-numbers 426 Hemi V-8, the factory 4-speed transmission and the A33 Track Pak Dana 60 differential. The Hemi—residing under the iconic, quivering, argent-painted Shaker scoop—needs little introduction beyond the dual 4-barrel carburetor layout, NASCAR-derived hardware and tire-burning ability. Inside is the Rallye dash, a black bucket-seat interior, Hurst Pistol Grip floor shifter, Music Master AM radio and excellent overall conditioning. The outside received Cuda trim tags, the drip rail, windshield, fender well and body belt moldings, plus hood pins, HEMI hockey-stick callout stripes in white, a chrome driver's side mirror, road lamps and special “Hemi’cuda” Shaker trim. As a California release, this car does not have the usual bright exhaust tips. The finishing touches here are the Rallye wheels complete with trim rings and argent centers and wearing F60-15 Goodyear Polyglas GT tires. FC7 paint was not for everybody, and the bright hue with these chrome and white accents gives the car a Peter Max-level color that turns heads every time. An authentic Hemi Cuda with a known history since new, whoever ends up with this classic ultimate Mopar E-body will join an exclusive club of owners. About County Corvette: Evolving from the passion of a hobby, County Corvette was formed with the ideal that integrity and quality combined with skill and hard work are the key to a successful business. Since 1986, County Corvette has been providing the highest quality services and products available to classic, muscle and performance car enthusiasts just like you. View Price And Listing

By Edward Jones – November 06, 2022

Discover Mall of Georgia MINI's Luxury Cars For Sale - 10...

About Mall of Georgia MINI: "On top of having the latest MINI Cooper models, Mall of Georgia MINI also has an amazing inventory of certified pre-owned and pre-owned models with the following selections: MINIs, cars, trucks and SUVs. So whether you drive off the lot in a new Clubman, or you decide to purchase a pre-owned SUV, our finance department is excited to get the right financing option for you!" Be sure to click the button directly below to see the rest of the incredible luxury cars for sale at Mall of Georgia MINI. View Entire Inventory 2022 Mercedes-Benz G 550 View Listing 2023 Land Rover Range Rover SE AWD View Listing 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera View Listing 2020 Bentley Bentayga View Listing 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor View Listing 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor View Listing 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid View Listing 2022 Alpina B8 View Listing 2022 BMW M3 View Listing 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands View Listing

By Edward Jones – November 05, 2022

Discover Lamborghini Dallas' Luxury Cars For Sale - 10 In...

About Lamborghini Dallas: "Welcome to Lamborghini Dallas, an elite Lamborghini dealer in Richardson, Texas serving the entire DFW metroplex. As the top Italian exotic sports cars, Lamborghini is hands down a vehicle that is eye-catching, and very fun to drive. We have a nice selection of new 2019-2020 Lamborghini cars for sale along with a variety of luxury used cars in the Dallas area available at competitive prices. Our top priority is customer service." Be sure to click the button directly below to see the rest of the incredible luxury cars for sale at Lamborghini Dallas. View Entire Inventory 2021 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster View Listing 2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster View Listing 2022 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae View Listing 2017 Lamborghini Aventador SV View Listing 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster View Listing 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster View Listing 2018 Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster View Listing 2022 Lamborghini Huracan STO View Listing 2022 Lamborghini Huracan STO View Listing 2022 Lamborghini Huracan STO View Listing

By Edward Jones – November 04, 2022

Discover Mall of Georgia Mazda's Luxury Cars For Sale - 1...

About Mall of Georgia Mazda: "Mall of Georgia Mazda is proud to be your premier new Mazda and used car dealership in Buford, GA! Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring that you have a quality, hassle-free shopping, financing, and service experience. Our new Mazda SUV and Mazda car inventory is unmatched, and our used cars give you the quality and affordability that you deserve." Be sure to click the button directly below to see the rest of the incredible luxury cars for sale at Mall of Georgia Mazda. View Entire Inventory 2023 Land Rover Range Rover V8 Autobiography View Listing 2022 Audi RS Q8 View Listing 2021 Porsche Cayenne Turbo View Listing 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 View Listing 2022 Cadillac Escalade View Listing 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 View Listing 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid View Listing 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S View Listing 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor View Listing 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 View Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 03, 2022

Why This Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series For Sale Was Only O...

Own one of the most exclusive Mercedes-AMG GTs ever. The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series takes an incredible German performance car and ups the ante even more, ridding itself of unnecessary weight and adding track-focused aerodynamics, power, and racing-ready looks to the car, turning it into an undeniable performance beast, and one of the most unique and desirable machines currently in the automotive world. However, Mercedes still had a trick up its sleeve to make the car even more special. MUST READ: The New All-Electric Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan Starts At $74,900 What makes the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project ONE Edition so special? Stating the obvious, the Project ONE Edition of the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series features an incredibly special livery, with a gradient going from silver in the front to black in the rear and a pattern of Mercedes-Benz 3-pointed stars throughout. The unique livery is inspired by the F1 cars of the AMG-Petronas F1 team, and the same goes for the car’s track-ready performance. However much of the exclusivity is thanks to the fact that the car is limited to just 275 examples, making it one of the rarest Mercedes-AMG GTs ever made, but there’s an even greater layer of exclusivity to the car: it was only made available from Mercedes-Benz to those who purchased the anticipated Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar, hence the name. That’s right, the opportunity to own this incredible performance car was only given to those who already owned the closely F1-derived hypercar with its revolutionary hybrid powertrain and otherworldly performance, and since the Mercedes-AMG ONE is sold out, this opportunity to own one of the 275 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Project ONE Editions in existence may well be the only opportunity that there ever will be. View Price And Listing

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By Tyler Rampersaud – November 02, 2022

This 2004 Porsche Carrera GT For Sale Is A Living Legend

Porsche’s modern legend could be yours. Because of how desirable, unique, powerful, iconic, and not to mention beautiful the Porsche Carrera GT is, it’s not often that you’ll see one up for sale. However, if you’ve been wanting one of the most legendary pieces of recent automotive history, your opportunity has arrived. This 2004 Porsche Carrera GT for sale from Dimmit Automotive Group is the opportunity of a lifetime for any enthusiast or collector. MUST READ: The New 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster And 718 Cayman Style Editions Offer Bold Looks With stunning looks that are impossible to dislike, this Carrera GT is finished in silver with a brown leather interior that combines edgy futurism with touches that pay homage to classic racing legacy. Its mid-mounted V10 engine is formidably powerful even 18 years later, and with only 1,833 miles, this car simply could not be more collectible. Available from Dimmitt Automotive Group through duPont REGISTRY, view the price and listing for this amazing 2004 Porsche Carrera GT by clicking below. View Price And Listing

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