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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 Andrew Nabors – November 07, 2019

McLaren P1 GTR for Sale - $4.5 Million

How do you define rarity when it comes to hypercars? McLaren only built 375 examples of their P1, and it was built to take on the world. Idle hands will never be found deep inside McLaren's Technical Center, so their intrepid engineers are never satisfied. So while the 'normal' P1 production was underway, there was a collaboration between their F1 team and the team. The result was a P1 that sacrificed leather and mufflers for downforce and track dominance. The P1 GTR was and is the ultimate McLaren race car. Because of the extensive changes from its civilized sibling, only 45 examples were built. They were only offered to collectors who had a McLaren P1 already, and each one was built to the owner's wishes. A few of those owners inquired about driving them on the street, a notion the team had foreseen but not acted on. So before completion, a handful of owners opted for taillights, turn signals, and the front axle-lift to allow the car to be driven on public roads. It comes with Lanzante's first street-legal conversion kit, allowing it to be driven on the UK streets. This McLaren P1 GTR was commissioned by McLaren connoisseur in the US, and he drove it 900 miles to seat the rings and bearings. It holds the It now resides in our showroom, fully charged and ready for a new owner. By pure coincidence, a McLaren engineer happened to stop by on his Floridian vacation and he went over this car with white-glove treatment. He remembers each GTR as if they are his children, and he gave us his blessing that this car has been kept in factory condition since it was built. When the team was given the green light to see how much power the V8 and hybrid system could make, the end result was a P1 that is 110 lbs lighter and 83 additional horsepower. With 986 hp at your command and semi-slick race rubber, you will reach 60 mph in 2.4 seconds on your way to a top speed of 225 mph. The electric range is also improved. If you don't want to scare your neighbors it can cruise on battery power for over 20 miles. McLaren P1 Price, Top Speed & Specs Taking into consideration, the power, and the limited production; we ask you: What would you do? Drive it as it was intended, or preserve it as an example that Bruce McLaren would be proud of? A car with this provenance is automatically inducted into our Supercar Sellers Service. We have been honored to help facilitate the transactions of everything from an Aston Martin One-77 to a Porsche 918 Spyder. Of course, it has a title, keys, and an invitation for driver training by McLaren. If you need your collection to reach a new plateau, this P1 GTR is waiting for you. Sell My McLaren P1: Get a Cash Offer

By Edward Jones – October 09, 2019

GT4-Inspired 2016 McLaren 570S for Sale

Presented by Private Seller - This is the best of both worlds. This 2016 McLaren 570S has a GT4-inspired livery, suspension and aero. It also packs more power than the 720S. Built by acclaimed Hypercar Developments, this car is lightning fast, while still suitable as a daily driver. The HC exhaust gives the supercar the sound it deserves, while the Agency Power carbon wing and scoop complete the aggressive look. This car can also be delivered in original all black. This car comes with all options and every carbon detail available. In total, this 570S has a build cost that's more than $300k. Interested? Be sure to click the button below. Reasonable offers considered. view listing and price

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

By Andrew Nabors – August 22, 2017

Lantana Purple 2017 McLaren 570S For Sale

Everyone knows that McLaren builds a fast car. Their Super Series is comprised of the new 720S and the wild 675LT, but some drivers would be overwhelmed with over 700 horsepower. That's why McLaren introduced the 570S as the first model in the Sports Series. Power was dialed back to make for a more refined experience. It may be 80 horsepower short of its bigger siblings, but at these power levels, the difference can be almost negligible on the street. Although many tuning shops have accused McLaren of sandbagging their performance numbers, the 570S is officially rated at 562 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. It does lack the fancy suspension and some of the neat tricks of its big brothers, and that is how it's able to weigh-in at 3,186 lbs. Several rear wheel drive competitors exist at this power level and even one from the same assembly line. The other 570 McLaren is the 570GT, which trades the vertical rear glass for a side-opening hatchback. It has slightly more cargo room, but rear visibility takes a big hit. Compared to the 650S, the 570S feels like the turbos spool up faster. They might be smaller in order to limit the total output, but it's nice to have an instant reaction. READ: McLaren 570S Price, Specs, Review Even though it is the current entry-level McLaren, it is still open to interpretation by McLaren Special Operations. This example arrived with every possible customization. The stunning exterior is "Lantana Purple", which makes a nice contrast against Saddle Tan leather. Forged lightweight wheels are a cost-added option, as are the carbon fiber accents. This includes everything from the spoilers, rocker panels, mirrors, door panels, center console, and the rear bumper. Other goodies include front lifting suspension and sports exhaust, making it the ultimate daily driver. We love to provide you with the ultimate in luxury and performance cars, so take a closer look at this mean machine and stay with us for more magnificent McLarens. 2017 McLaren 570S For Sale

By Edward Jones – August 03, 2017

MSO "Papaya Spark" McLaren 675LT Spider for Sale by McLar...

McLaren Newport Beach is pleased to present for sale this stunning 2016 McLaren 675LT Spider as part of their hand-selected pre-owned lineup. This twin turbo missile arrived painted in "Papaya Spark" via McLaren Automotive's bespoke division: McLaren Special Operations.Similar to color in "McLaren Racing Orange", "Papaya Spark" features a metallic pearl effect when viewed up close. It is one of the rarest paint for a McLaren 675LT Spider in the USA.Options include: Super-Lightweight Forged wheels in Gloss Black/Machien finish, Carbon Ceramic brakes with Orange calipers, Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper, Carbon Fiber Side Scoops, Carbon Fiber Lower Side Intakes, Carbon Fiber Mirrors, Carbon Fiber Front Bumper, Carbon Fiber Front Bumper End Plates, Carbon Fiber McLaren-badging inside and out, Carbon Fiber Engine Covers, Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Package, Carbon Fiber Extended Paddle-Shifters, Carbon Fiber Center Console Trim, Carbon Fiber Window Switch Trim, Carbon Fiber Touring Racing Bucket Seats with Carbon Black Alcantara inserts and embossed Orange Leather side bolsters, Carbon Black Alcantara interior with embossed Orange Leather, Extended Carbon Black Alcantara Upper Trim, Orange contrast stitching, 675LT stitched in Black thread on headrests, 675LT-branded Floor Mats, Vehicle Lifter System, Parking Sensors Front and Rear, Rear View Parking Camera, Air Conditioning, Navigation and Infotainment System, Bluetooth Connectivity, Soft Close Door Latches, Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, Stealth Package, Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tires, Meridian Surround Sound System Package, paddle-shifted double-clutch "Seamless-Shift" gearbox, rear wheel drive, adaptive hydraulic suspension, active airbrake panel, plus much more.View Price and Listing

By Andrew Nabors – June 27, 2017

2016 McLaren 675LT Spider For Sale

A fierce battle between McLaren and the world took place two decades ago. The biggest sports car races of the year had one common denominator: the McLaren F1 GTR. One of the most successful teams was Jacadi, who fielded chassis 07R as car # 50. As a tribute for their efforts, McLaren Special Operations decided to give this 675LT Spider's livery a modern interpretation. The 675LT is the modern equivalent of the Long Tail F1 GTR, so what you see here is 1 of 1. Starting with the most obvious, the stunning paint is Maritime Blue. In all honesty, it is an old Porsche blend that Jacardi chose to use for their cars. Just above the rocker panels, a white "50" decal harkens back to the race car.Dark Palladium makes for a perfect contrast color, and red brake calipers are also a blast from the past. Jacardi is based in Paris, so the colors of the French flag can be found on the mirrors and the steering wheel. Inside, the interior is two-tone carbon black leather with blue Alcantara inserts. White contrast stitching and red seatbelts will hold you safely as the 666 horsepower twin turbo V8 has you at 60 mph in under 3 seconds. The convertible hardtop disappears in seconds so you can enjoy the best attributes of a roadster or a coupe. The total cost for the unique upgrades is $112,000 in addition to the base price of $372,600. But McLaren Scottsdale is willing to negotiate to make sure this car finds a collection worthy of its significance. So check out the details in the link below and stay with us for all your McLaren updates.View Listing

By Edward Jones – January 12, 2017

McLaren P1 GTR Actually For Sale in USA

McLaren Newport Beach is pleased to offer for sale this stunning McLaren P1 GTR. This particular example was the second race-ready GTR off the assembly line in Woking, England and was spec’d through the MSO department in bespoke “Alaskan Diamond White” with Navy Blue racing stripes. Originally handed over to the first owner in Southern California, McLaren Newport Beach has had the pleasure of showcasing chassis #2 on their showroom floor in the past.(Related - McLaren Newport Beach Autumn Sprint 2016)The GTR was most famously given to the now iconic F1 GTR that dominated the racing circuit at the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours. Given that the P1 GTR was purpose built for the race track, and not for street use, there were no limitations when developing this vehicle. Everything from the power delivery, to the aerodynamics on the GTR was pushed to the limit. The 3.8 liter V8 twin turbo power plant was enhanced by adding a hybrid electric motor which pushed out a staggering 986 bhp when combined with the combustion engine. McLaren also added in features that come straight from their Formula 1 cars such as an ERS-style push to pass system (electric boost), and a DRS button that reduces the drag produced by the large rear wing, which equates to a much faster straight line speed.With only 50 GTR’s produced by McLaren, and only a handful of those actually making it to US soil, the P1 GTR is not only extremely rare, but becoming very popular amongst those looking to add to their collection. Not only are these cars beautiful to look at, but also extremely exciting to drive on the track. McLaren offers owners personalized logistics, track preparation, driver coaching, & racing support, so that each individual GTR owner can enjoy and experience his or her favorite race tracks all over the world.For serious inquiries, and additional information about this P1 GTR, please contact the sales team at McLaren Newport Beach.View Listing

By Edward Jones – September 15, 2016

Supernova Silver Metallic McLaren 12C Spider For Sale

Available at Starwood Motors in Dallas, Texas is this 2013 McLaren 12C Spider. This English sports car comes finished in a Supernova Silver Metallic paint that contrasts against the optional Stealth Pack (blackened Airbrake mechanism and exhaust finishers). Other exterior options include the carbon fiber sill panels and turning vanes, and allow wheels.Inside, the silver and black color theme continues. Black leather covers the cabin, which is contrasted against silver accents. Even the heated and electric seats are covered in fine black leather. For those who want to listen to more than just the sound of the car while in the cabin, this McLaren comes with the Iris upgrade with Meridian Surround Sound.To learn more about this car, be sure to click the button below.View Listing and Price

By Andrew Nabors – July 11, 2016

Tarocco Orange 2015 McLaren P1 For Sale

Along with being incredibly light and strong, carbon fiber is also a great electrical conductor. Perhaps that is why McLaren chose it as the basis for their P1 hybrid hypercar. Only 375 cars were produced, which is why we love the opportunity to showcase them. What you see before you could be the most highly optioned P1 in existence, located at McLaren Newport Beach.McLaren Special Operations is capable of customizing any of their models, and we have yet to see a limit to their abilities. This car has all of the standard content which includes a 903 hp twin turbo 3.8L V8 and a plug-in hybrid electric drive, but the list of MSO options is simply shocking. If you need more citrus in your diet, Tarocco Orange is the name of the bespoke exterior.You won't find another like this, because McLaren says it was the only US-spec P1 ordered in this finish. McLaren Newport beach has a knack for repeat business, so this low mileage (only 1,114) example has been taken in on trade with no evidence of wear. This is car #225 and it was among the most expensive cars to be ordered. For more information and images, head over to the listing on our main site.View Listing

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