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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 Edward Jones – May 23, 2018

Last Lamborghini Reventon Built is Up for Sale

At the time of its release, the Lamborghini Reventon was the most expensive car to ever be produced by the famed Italian automaker. With a high price tag and low production of just 20 cars, the Reventon is one of the most exclusive vehicles Lamborghini has ever created. Now, at Marshall Goldman Motor Sales in Ohio, you can buy the very last Reventon that was made, number 20 out of 20.The exterior of this example is finished in Grigio Reventon, giving it that almost militaristic look of a metal body. On the inside is a Nero Perseus and Verde Oliva leather interior, continuing the metal/military type styling of the exterior. Are you seeing a theme with this supercar's design? That's because Lamborghini designed the car after the "world's fastest airplanes."Being designed after jets, it's a good thing that the Reventon is quick itself. Powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine, the Reventon is a jet on the road. This engine can propel the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a recorded top speed of 221 mph.This rare supercar is up for sale with just 168 miles clocked on its odometer, making it a virtually brand-new car. Along with the purchase of the car itself comes the owner's manual packet, serialized knapsack for manuals, Reventón supplement booklet, car cover, battery charger, and more. For more information, including its price, click the button below.View Price and Listing

By Andrew Nabors – May 09, 2018

Four Pristine, Classic Porsche 911s for Sale at O'Gara La...

Have you ever been to a museum and felt like you needed to own at least one work of art? What separates O'Gara Coach from the finest collections is that everything is for sale. Their inventory includes the latest from Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce and even Bugatti. But if you long for something classic and air-cooled, their 911 collection will knock your socks off. We picked four of the most outstanding Porsches in stock, so tell us your favorite in the comments below. 1987 RUF BTR This black menace is a real RUF BTR. It stands for Group B Turbo RUF and it was built to compete in Group B events. The massive turbo delivers 350 lb-ft of torque and 375 horsepower. It has impressive performance even compared to modern examples with a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds and the quarter mile in 13.3. View Price & Listing 1977 Mexico Blue 911 Turbo This classic 911 Turbo was built with only the best parts; starting with $40,000 in engine work alone. It has a full-on no expense spared suspension (torsion bar) as to be period correct. A 100% rebuilt tranny with new gearing and Guard differential. At 7000 RPM/redline its maxed out at 132mph. Its short geared and a blast from 30 to 130 mph, not tall geared like the stock 930’s. The goal with this car was to build an early turbo hot rod, sort of how someone would have in the late 70s. The CIS system was rebuilt along with a KKK turbo. Weight reduction was a priority, and without seats and fiberglass front and rear bumpers it weighs 2154 lbs. The bulletproofed transmission has close ratios with a stock 1st gear, short 2nd, short 3rd and the new 4th is the old 3rd. This car will not be doing any long trips up the highway, wanted a back road hot rod which will scoot between 30mph and 120mph. This also means it will not fall off of boost between shifts. The engine block is shuffle pinned, Chambone crank 70.4, but is about 6lbs lighter than stock, Pauter Rods, LN cylinders, keeping it a 3.0, JE FSR Pistons at a true 7:65:1 , GT3 oil pump Xtreame ported & polished the heads, 38mm intake & Exh, Ti retainers, etc, 38mm injector blocks, K-27/29 turbo, Twin Plugged, 993 SS Cams, Turbo Craft intercooler, modded fuel head, warm up regulator, larger injectors. Using two 044 fuel pumps and it is running WM injection for safety. Another goal was to have a more rev happy turbo motor with boost (and fuel) to 7K. It makes 366 lb-ft of torque and 435 horsepower at the wheels. Given the short gears and 2300 lbs equals a scary-fast 911 Turbo! View Price & Listing 1973 Royal Purple 911 RSR Clone Complete coil suspension, big red turbo brakes, Motor extreme Porsche racing heads ($14k), Titanium rods, LN engineering cylinders, JE Pistons, 50 mm carburetors, Turbo fuel pump, Re-geared 915 transmission, Guard differential, Poly Motor mounts, GT3 RS oil pump, Quick ratio steering rack, Race pedals, Twin Master cylinder, Center fuel cell up front, Twin plugged with DB distributor, 9k RPM motor with titanium internals. View Price & Listing 1971 Signal Orange Porsche 911 Where to begin… The inspiration for this build was a high-rpm track machine from the early 70’s. The 7R engine block is race-prepped, shuffle pinned and loaded with only the best components. It is a short stroke 2.7-liter that revs easily to 7,800 rpm. The dyno was 268 hp to the wheels and the car is sub-2250 pounds and is geared right. From the shift linkage to the motor mounts, nothing was left to chance. Here is just a small list of the components used: -case parting halves machined flat and the main bearing saddles lined bored back to standard, case savers installed, spot face through bolt holes, cleaned oil galleries, KMW finished it off with machining for the GT-3 pump and oil mods. 66mm knife edged crank, oil mods, balanced and polished by Pauter. Pauter Rods, LN Engineering Barrels (mooned), JE Pistons 10:5:1 – runs best with mixed race gas with pump 93 octane. DC-62 cams, 2.7 Heads Modded by Extreme with their TI retainers and springs, KMW uses this head on their 2.5 HSR race cars. 46 PMOs, JB Twin Plug Ignition, 901 Shop Headers, M&K muffler 2 in 2 out (modded by KMW), Carrera tensioners with jerry woods mod and Supertech tensioner arms. Supertech studs & pully. - Oil coolers in front fenders. LW pressure plate and clutch, 915 transmission with short gears through 4th with a taller 5th, 8:31 R&P and Guard LSD. Elephant Racing Street/Track 2 suspension with a set of Tarret sway bars. PMB supplied the early alloy front calipers and SC rears brakes. View Price & Listing Tell us which one you would buy, and why in the comments below.

By Edward Jones – April 23, 2018

Bob Akin's Coca-Cola 1987 Porsche 962 for Sale

Fantasy Junction, known for their vintage race cars and collector automobiles, is offering off the very last Bob Akin Porsche 962 (IMSA). The 962 has been one of the most celebrated Porsche race cars of all time thanks to its success in international Endurance Sports Car racing. This specific example was the very last car that famous racer Bob Akin races in the IMSA series.Finished in a red and black color scheme with a Coca-Cola/Yokohama/Paradyne sponsor livery, this race car will be recognized by any motorsport enthusiast. Akin started his racing career in 1957 and ended it in 1987 with this very car. And this car's importance doesn't stop there, because while Akin did race a lot, this was the first of his team car's that he raced himself.Even after multiple races, this 962 remains in almost perfect condition. There's minimal wear, no damage to the race car, and looks like it was just created to race. After Akin retired, he eventually sold the car in 1991, and it changed hands four times and went under multiple restorations, keeping it in perfect condition. In fact, it went under a complete nut and bolt check, which required services that ended up totaling $19,122.72 according to the invoices.Interested in owning a piece of Porsche racing and motorsport history? Click the button below to learn more about the car, view its price and contact the dealership.View Price and More

By Edward Jones – April 05, 2018

Rosso Nana Lamborghini Huracan Performante for Sale

Finding a new Lamborghini Huracan Performante is not an easy feat, and that's why we're thankful for dealers like O'Gara Coach La Jolla. At their location is a 2018 example of the Huracan Performante with only 147 miles clocked on its odometer, which is basically just the delivery miles.But the finer points of this specific Lamborghini don't stop there. The red paint that graces the body of this car is no normal red. In fact, O'Gara has it listed on duPontREGISTRY.com as Rosso Scuderia, a paint color you may know from another supercar manufacturer. The paint used is officially known in Lamborghini's reference guide as Rosso Nana, a custom color created through Lamborghini's Ad Personam program.Yellow calipers are seated behind the five-spoke centerlock wheels, adding contrast to the bright red paint. Inside is a Nero interior that has contrasting yellow accents on the seats and in the stitching. Essentially, this car consists of red/yellow/black, aside from the Italian Tricolore design on the side that comes on most Huracan Performantes.In the rear of the car is a 5.2-liter V10 engine that can produce a staggering 631 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Each Huracan Performante can have a majority of its torque available just above idle, making it a perfect car to take to the track and rocket out of corners with.For more information on this like-new Lamborghini Huracan Performante supercar, click the button below.View Price and More

By Andrew Nabors – March 30, 2018

2014 Koenigsegg Agera R For Sale

Many of the young ones will be looking for Easter Eggs, but the 'Egg you want has just arrived. Our friends at iLusso in Costa Mesa have found a stunning 2014 Koenigsegg Agera R. The blue carbon fiber body has (real) gold accents, and it has only been driven 3,100 miles.Christian von Koenigsegg described his creation as "Thor's Hammer" because it took lessons learned on the previous Agera series to refine the car. Only 14 examples of this car were built, so you will probably never see another, let alone come across one for sale. Since he patented the Flex Fuel system as a teenager, this car can run anything from 95 octane fuel to pure E100 ethanol, and any mixture of the two.The fuel system continually monitors the ethanol content, so if you choose to fill up on moonshine, it will unlock the car's full potential. Pure ethanol allows the engine to make 1,400 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque. The 5.0 liter twin-turbo V8 is their own design, and it has internal features that will blow your mind. As a side note, it also creates less harmful emissions than your daily driver.Koenigsegg Regera is Now Officially Sold OutThe Agera R was also the first production car with ceramic brake pistons. Brakes get spongy when the calipers become heat-soaked. So this seems like a no-brainer that will keep stopping reliably in any situation. The carbon fiber wheels are also made in-house, and they offer the least un-sprung weight in any production car. This makes the ride incredibly smooth while offering traction in any situation.Another patent held by Koenigsegg is that every electrical device in the car is solid-state. That means there are no relays, fuses, or solenoids to worry about when owning a Koenigsegg. Sure, other automakers could do this, but they need your repeat service visits for more profit. All Koenigsegg models and especially the Agera R represent where supercars will be in a few decades. If you need to drive the future today, click the link below for all the details.View Listing

By Edward Jones – March 09, 2018

ICON FJ44 from Jay Leno's Garage is for Sale

If you've followed either ICON 4x4 or Jay Leno's Garage for a while, then you've seen the FJ44 that Leno took for a drive years ago. This gorgeously designed off-road vehicle is a new-school take on a classic, featuring the iconic design but with modern technology. It's powered by a GM V8 engine, rolls with Dynatrac 44/60 axles, stops in time thanks to Hydroboost sport brakes and has coil-over suspension. Sound intriguing to you? Well, ICON 4x4 is currently selling this very FJ44. The CEO of ICON 4x4, Jonathan Ward, announced the listing of the FJ44 in an Instagram post. Those interested should send a DM directly to their Instagram account.

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 – February 07, 2018

1 of the 29 Porsche RUF CTR2's is for Sale

Over at McLaren Scottsdale, they host a wide range of unique exotic cars. Don't believe me? Then check out this 1995 RUF CTR2 that they just listed on duPontREGISTRY.com. This German supercar was designed as a successor to the iconic CTR Yellowbird and was built from 1995-1997.Top 10 Reasons Why To Buy Porsche 918 SpyderBased on the 993 Generation of Porsche 911, the CTR2 is able to produce 520 hp and 505 lb-ft of torque. That power can rocket the rear-wheel drive from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and to a top speed of 217 mph. At the time, the CTR2 was one of the fastest production cars on the road. Jaguar XJ220? Ferrari F50? The CTR2 could outrun them both, and look stylish while doing so. Only 29 examples of the CTR2 were produced during its heyday and now one of them is for sale in Arizona. To learn more about the car, click the button below.View Price and MoreSupercars for Sale

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

By Edward Jones – January 05, 2018

Street-Legal McLaren P1 GTR for Sale

McLaren created only 58 examples of the P1 GTR, all of which were not street-legal. For owners who wanted to drive the P1 GTR on the road, they had to have the car converted for regulatory standards. Tom Hartley JNR, a U.K. dealership, is currently offering a street-legal version of the P1 GTR. The owner of this specific hypercar ordered it with the iconic McLaren F1 Lark livery. This McLaren is a true one-of-a-kind considering its design and road-going capabilities. The dealership is offering the P1 hypercar with its original flight case that includes diagnostic equipment, racing wheels, racing tires, racing exhaust and car cover. They're also including the original handbooks, spare key, and factory invoice. If you're interested, click the button below to view the listing.View Listing

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