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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 – August 30, 2017

1 of 10 Versace Edition Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coup...

Lamborghini Newport Beach is pleased to present for sale this extremely rare 1 of 10 Versace Edition Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe as part of their hand-selected pre-owned lineup.Ian Poulter Visits Ferrari, Buys LaFerrari & 458 Speciale Aperta This gorgeous Versace Edition Murcielago is in excellent condition inside and out as the previous owner took meticulous care. The previous owner wrapped the complete exterior in gloss protective film to protect the paint from the elements. In addition to the exterior protective film, the previous owner added skid plates to the front bumper to prevent damaging the previous paint. Finished in the high gloss "Nero Aldebaran" exterior paint, this V12-powered bull features a long list of options like Transparent Glass Engine Bonnet with Carbon Fiber frame, Carbon Fiber Engine Bay Panels, Carbon Fiber T-Shaped Engine Cover, Carbon Ceramic brakes with Yellow calipers, Hermera wheels in Gloss Black, Versace Edition door sticker, Versace Edition #0002 Plate on rear panel between seats and so much more. View Price and Listing

By Andrew Nabors – August 11, 2017

Blue Caelum 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera For Sale

If you demand the very best of everything you own, the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera should be a part of your collection. You can't deny the abilities of this used Lamborghini Gallardo. The mid-mounted V10 and AWD are a recipe for performance. A fully loaded coupe will tip the scales at 3,400 lbs, which is lean for being AWD with ten cylinders. But Lamborghini decided to see what would happen if it went on a diet. After swapping almost everything inside and out with carbon fiber, the Gallardo Superleggera was born. "Super light" in Italian, it weighed in at 2,954 lbs. Digging into the engine created a bump in power, to the tune of 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. Combined with one of the lightest cars they have ever built, it allows 62 mph to disappear in 3.4 seconds. Top speed is a blistering 202 mph, which is why many of the cars have met an early end. Our friend Sam Hampton was killed in Lakeland, Florida after losing control on Interstate 4.Valentino Balboni hit the wall going 150 mph at Daytona in another example. Why are they so hard to control? The reason is you have a power-to-weight ratio of a race car, with 235mm tires on the front and 295mm on the back. In order to push this car to its limit safely, it needs racing rubber. Tires have come a long way in the past few years, so the Superleggera shouldn't scare you. Throw a set of Michelins or Perellis on and enjoy it.1,500 hp TT Lamborghini Gallardo Doing Snow Donuts Sounds Like Heaven Lamborghini won't build anything like this again. Bean counters and the legal department won't allow another Superleggera to be as brutal. If you think you can tame it, click on the link below for all the details.2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – July 26, 2017

"Tron" Style 2015 Lamborghini Huracan For Sale

If you're looking to change the color of your car, you have two choices for a new finish: you could get it re-sprayed in water-based paint, or have it wrapped in vinyl.View Lamborghini Huracan Price, Specs, PhotosWhat once was limited to business advertising has risen to be a major player in the aftermarket. Graphic artists are competing with custom painters to build the wildest ride, and here is an example of why wrapping is really taking off. Lamborghini Montreal has a highly visible Huracan for your consideration.What started life as a yellow 2015 Huracan LP610-4 has been transformed into brilliant blue thanks to a full exterior wrap. Like the facets of a flawless diamond, every edge and seam are outlined in yellow pinstriping that glows at night. The original owner spared no expense when ordering yellow calipers behind Giano 20" gloss black wheels. On the inside, you will find black leather and Alcantara featuring the embossed logos of the branding package. Yellow stitching and navigation are also onboard.This 2015 Huracan has only been driven 6,799 miles, and it shows no signs of wear inside or out. It is capable of sending 602 horsepower and 412 lb-ft of torque to all wheels at an instant. Lamborghini's first production double clutch transmission has seven gears and a quick response to changing conditions. The most livable Lamborghini, it has great visibility and perfect manners on the street. It would cost a pretty penny to replicate this build, so give our friends at Lamborghini Montreal a call. Click on the link below and stay with us for more wild & customized Huracans. 2015 Lamborghini Huracan For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – July 11, 2017

Titanium and Black 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV For Sale

By the end of the 90's, automakers were struggling to keep pace with changing automotive technologies. Traction control and AWD were offered on supercars, and the winds of change were blowing at Lamborghini. Audi purchased Lamborghini in 1998 and went to work revolutionizing the brand. So the 1998 Lamborghini Diablo might be the last true Italian Exotic. Today the SV "Super Veloce" editions are the most expensive because they are the most powerful, but this wasn't the case back then. The 1998 SV made the most power and was capable of the fastest top speeds. But it was not offered with AWD. Aimed at enthusiasts, the SV arrived with larger brakes and more aggressive looks than other Diablo models. Fancy aerodynamics were added to make the car stable at high speed, and no details were overlooked. Even the windshield wiper arms had spoilers to keep them in place. This allowed the Lamborghini Diablo SV top speed to exceed 200 mph. Automatic transmissions were not offered, and the pedals are carefully sculpted for your Ferragamos. Loaded with all the power options, this rare SV has climate control, power steering, power mirrors, electronic suspension. As one of the last production cars to be styled by Marcello Gandini, his signature can be found on a badge above the rocker panels. Details: Year: 1998 Make: Lamborghini Model: Diablo SV Mileage: 3512 Engine: 5.7L V12 Exterior Color: Titanium Interior Color: Black Transmission: Manual Stock #: 5802 VIN: ZA9DU21BXWLA12951 Price: $399,900 A true automotive time capsule, this Diablo has been stored inside since new. Having only amassed 3,512 miles, you can party like its 1999 without worrying about Y2K. Located in Miami, Driving Emotions has a knack for finding low mileage classics, and they are offering a great deal on this Diablo SV. Celebrity-owned examples of the Lamborghini Diablo have seen a nice rebound in recent sales, probably because nothing else in the automotive world comes close to its level of performance. Considering the condition and the mileage, this Lamborghini Diablo SV price is a bargain. Click on the link below and stay with us for more blasts from the past. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV For Sale

By Edward Jones – June 26, 2017

Lamborghini Aventador SV and Matching Speed Boat For Sale

Are you wearing a matching outfit today? More than likely. You see, everyone wants to be matching, but what about a supercar and a matching superboat? Sure! Why not?For sale in the pages of duPont REGISTRY is a very special duo: a 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster and a 2017 Marine Technologies "MTI" 52' G6 Super Veloce. This one-of-a-kind pair was custom built for the current owner. The TV show " The Secret Lives of the Super Rich" recently featured the pair and revealed that it took over two years them and cost over $2.35 million.The Aventador SV Roadster comes with a high window sticker and a long list of options. Its exterior is painted in a rare Verde Singh with a Nero Cosmos Alcantara interior. A set of custom PUR center lock wheels, Kreissieg exhaust with remote control muffler option, a full carbon fiber package, branding package, and X-Frame and T-engine in carbon fiber are just a few of the highlights found in this Lamborghini.As for the boat, it spent nearly two years in production, and is one of the fastest and most advanced performance boats in the world. In fact, it will run over 180 mph! A full, 100% carbon fiber hull and deck help lighten the boat's weight and make it more rigid than ever before. Powering the performance boat is an incredible Mercury racing 1350/1550 hp engine with Mercruiser #8 Outdrivers. Along with the boat comes a custom trailer.Interested in picking the pair up? The Aventador SV Roadster is selling for $649,000, while the boat and trailer have a price tag of $1.4 million. However, the pair can be bought together for a special price of $1,999,999.View Listing

By Edward Jones – December 09, 2016

2,200 WHP, Twin-Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera F...

Looking for a vehicle that will make you rethink what cars are capable of? Then you've come to the right place. What we have here is not just a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera, which is highly respectful in its own right. It's been modified by Underground Racing. You know what that means. Helping add power to the Gallardo is a pair of turbochargers that allow the car to push out over 2,200 whp. That fact alone makes it one of the fastest Lamborghini in the world. It features the UR Twin Turbo X Version setup, four power settings for the street or track, 19-inch HRE P101 wheels in Satin Black, Toyo R888 tires, a suite of OEM carbon fiber trimming, and much more. If you read the spec sheet in the gallery above, you'll learn even more about what this car is packing. Lamborghini Gallardo Specs & Price Looking to hit over 240 mph and learn what real speed is all about? Then click the button below to learn more about this highly capable Italian supercar.

By Edward Jones – November 11, 2016

Verde Mantis 2015 Lamborghini Huracan Coupe at St. Louis ...

Introduced just around two years ago, the Lamborghini Huracan P 610-4 has become an absolute hit in the exotic car world. Since being released, there have been gorgeous variants created of the car, included the rear-wheel drive version and the Avio, as well as aftermarket takes on the car.The Huracán, known as the successor to the Gallardo, hosts an incredible V10 powerhouse that produces 610 hp. Such massive amounts of power in a small, four wheel drive supercar makes the latest raging bull rush from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds with its newly developed lightweight design.Available at St. Louis Motorcars is a stunning example of the Huracan that is a complete head turner. Finished in the vibrant Verde Mantis paint (pearlescent lime green), it will stand out in any crowd. Inside, there is a two-tone Nero Ade (black) and Verde Fauns (lime green) interior to match its exterior. It also comes with a myriad of options, including the navigation system, parking sensor, 20-inch forged wheels, lifting system and much more. Only 179 miles are clocked on the odometer.To learn more, be sure to click the button below.View Price and More Info

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By Edward Jones – October 28, 2016

Nero Pegaso 2014 Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador Roadster ...

St Louis Motorcars currently has a gorgeous 2014 Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador Roadster finished in Nero Pegaso (metallic black) over Nero Ade available. With just 281 miles, it looks like brand new inside and out. As far as its power goes, it has the same unit in the base coupé, capable of 691 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque. When this model was first released this engine differed from the coupe in the way of the new stop-and-start system, which shuts the engine off when stopped and fires it back up in as little as 180 milliseconds. It helps reduce fuel consumption by seven percent, which is not enough for most to notice, but that’s why you have the open top. To learn more about this car, be sure to click the button below. View Price and Listing

By Andrew Nabors – July 28, 2016

2015 Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Race Car For Sale

If you happen to be in Wisconsin next weekend, Road America at Elkhart Lake will be the next stop in Lamborghini's Super Trofeo Series. Sponsored by Blancpain, the series is aimed at private teams and individual drivers. It consists of 50-minute races that showcase the abilities of the latest Huracan LP 620-2. All cars are rear-wheel drive and powered by an unrestricted version of the 5.2L V10 found in the production car. Leather and Alcantara is exchanged for a roll cage and Motec instrumentation. A wider grill opening allows the larger radiator to keep this bull from overheating, and the fenders are flared at all corners for wide racing rubber. Look closely at the pedal box and you will see a clutch. Instead of the computer controlled dual clutch automatic, the Super Trofeo is the only Huracan to offer a six-speed sequential transmission.Lower, leaner & louder than any street car, the Huracan Super Trofeo is the perfect track day toy. In true racing form, the aerodynamic parts are held on by Dzus fasteners, and the wheels are center-lock. The fuel cell holds 31 gallons of premium and the car only weighs 2,800 lbs, so you will need to be mindful of weight transfer in the corners. Super Trofeo cars are rarely sold because drivers become addicted to them. Normally these cars are abused every weekend, so we love to see them in pristine condition. The series has a few races left in the season, so if you need a last minute entry, Driving Emotions has your next ride.View Price & Listing

By Andrew Nabors – July 20, 2016

Miura Homage 2015 Lamborghini Huracan For Sale

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, which is why Lamborghini used the classic colors of the original SuperVeloce for the Aventador Miura Homage edition. The beautiful combination of Rosso Mars over gold rocker panels along with a black interior would look great on almost any car, but we first saw them on a stunning 1972 Miura SV from Curated.We assumed the colors would be exclusive to the Aventador, but one savvy dealer found a loophole in the ordering process. FC Kerbeck ordered this stunning 2015 Huracan as a Miura tribute, and it has only seen 3.456 miles before being traded for something else. For sale by Algar Ferrari of Philadelphia, and it has every option available. If you don't need twelve cylinders in your daily driver, head over to our main site for all the details.View Price & Listing

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