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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 Jordan Aquistapace – January 11, 2024

One-of-One Fusion Green #3 2014 McLaren P1 For Sale

Shaping itself as a trailblazer in the realm of hybrid-assisted hypercars, the McLaren P1 marked a significant milestone in the history of automotive engineering. It famously stood toe-to-toe with legendary rivals such as the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder, forging a fierce competition that redefined the boundaries of performance and technology. The P1's innovative integration of electric and gas power set new standards for speed and agility while also showcasing a visionary approach to sustainable performance, making it a pivotal model in the evolution of modern hypercars. The passionate professionals at O'Gara Coach Westlake are proud to present this one-of-a-kind 2014 McLaren P1 as part of its jaw-dropping inventory of exotics for sale on duPont REGISTRY. With a breathtaking paint-to-sample Fusion Green 3 exterior finish courtesy of the bespoke MSO division at McLaren, this P1 stands out as a true one-of-one amongst the limited production series of 375 cars. The McLaren P1's exterior is a mesmerizing blend of aerodynamic efficiency and bold, futuristic aesthetics. With its low, sweeping profile and dramatic lines, the P1 exudes a sense of speed and power even at a standstill. The hypercar's design is complemented by its signature dihedral doors that swing upwards, adding a dramatic touch to its already striking appearance. At the rear, the active spoiler commands attention, adjusting automatically for optimal downforce, while the distinctive round tail lights and centrally-mounted exhausts highlight the P1's performance-focused design. The interior of the McLaren P1 features a driver-centric design, where luxury meets functionality in a cockpit crafted for pure performance. The P1 features a race-inspired, lightweight steering wheel, tailored to provide direct and tactile feedback. Its carbon-fiber monocoque frames a snug, yet comfortable space, where the driver is safely secured in a lightweight racing seat, upholstered in fine leather and Alcantara, offering both support and comfort. The dashboard is sleek and uncluttered, with a digital instrument cluster providing vital information at a glance, ensuring the driver's focus remains unbroken. The P1's interior embodies McLaren's philosophy of form following function, where every detail is designed with the ultimate driving experience in mind. The McLaren P1 is powered by a groundbreaking hybrid powertrain, blending a 3.8L twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 903 horsepower and 723 lb-ft of torque. This advanced setup enables the P1 to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a staggering 2.8 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 217 mph. This fusion of electric and combustion power, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, results in a driving experience that is both exhilarating and efficient, setting the P1 apart as a true pioneer in hypercar engineering. This incredible 2014 McLaren P1 from O'Gara Coach Westlake is currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View Price And Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 10, 2023

Ultimate Trio Of McLaren Hypercars For Sale

These amazing cars form a play in three acts. McLaren has made some incredible machines, whether it’s making the world’s fastest production car in its time, helping push the performance car world forward with daring innovation, or just creating an incredibly fast, entertaining, lightweight, beautiful car. The most exclusive, rare, and celebrated cars from McLaren are hard to get your hands on and amazing just to lay eyes on. Imagine this, though: three of McLaren’s rarest models, all available for sale at the same dealership. Actually, you don’t have to imagine it, because at O’Gara Coach in Beverly Hills, California, it’s a real situation. All available for sale are some of the greatest McLarens ever made. View All Vehicles For Sale From O'Gara Coach 2015 McLaren P1 GTR View Price And Listing The first is the legendary “Holy Trinity” hypercar, the McLaren P1. Its use of a hybrid powertrain in the early 2010s helped push performance forward across the board, and now hypercars, supercars, and even other performance vehicles throughout the industry are following its lead and taking heed of its incredible innovation. Only 439 of these beautiful machines were ever made, and this stunning example isn’t just any McLaren P1, either. It’s a P1 GTR, just one of 58. 2021 McLaren Elva View Price And Listing The second is an example of the beautiful and unique McLaren Elva. Part of the brand’s Ultimate series of cars, the car is like no other with its roofless and windshield-less barchetta silhouette. One of just 149, it oozes with classic racing heritage, avant garde style, and futuristic innovation all at the same time. 2020 McLaren Sabre View Price And Listing The final McLaren featured at O’Gara coach is also the rarest: the McLaren Sabre. Developed by McLaren Special Operations, or MSO, this incredibly exclusive and unique vehicle is part of a run of only 16 units. Its striking, color-shifting paintwork is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how unique, stunning, and bespoke this vehicle is. All available at O’Gara Coach in Beverly Hills, it’s a rare event that these cars are in the same place together, let alone all available for sale.

By Edward Jones – January 14, 2021

Supernova Silver 2014 McLaren P1 For Sale

Presented by McLaren Dallas - Designed, engineered, and built to be the best driver’s car in the world. A strictly limited production run of only 375 vehicles. We have # 126. Available exclusively at McLaren Dallas, this single owner, all original 2014 McLaren P1. The McLaren P1 follows in the footsteps of the iconic McLaren F1, the car that pushed boundaries further than any of its rivals. The P1 was the first hybrid Supercar in the World upon its delivery in Fall 2013. The purposeful appearance of the McLaren P1 is the result of a function-led design approach that gives an organic aesthetic that is both beautiful and highly efficient aerodynamically. Designers simply asked, what would nature do? Building a car that pushes as many boundaries as the P1 required a test and validation process like no other. From the frozen climate of the Arctic Circle to the searing heat of Death Valley to breaking the 7 min. lap time barrier at the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife. The infamous 12.9-mile track in northern Germany has 150 corners and 984 feet of elevation changes. The ultimate testing ground for the ultimate Supercar. The numbers behind the P1 are astonishing. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L V8 with a single electric motor hybrid producing a total of 903 bhp; 664 lbft. torque; Propelling the P1 from 0-60mph in 2.6 secs. 0-124mph in 6.8 secs. 0-186mph in under 22 secs. A top speed of 217mph. It can also stop from 60mph in 98ft. and from 124mph in 382ft. It can take the driver from Zero-200mph back to Zero safely in a blistering 48 seconds! But this isn’t a car that can be reduced to statistics. It was created to be driven, to deliver extreme performance on road and on track. To be fast, safe and supremely rewarding. The team at McLaren that created it pushed boundaries and rewrote rules and the result is a car that puts its driver at the heart of a dynamic experience like no other. Experience the P1 at McLaren Dallas today. View Price and Listing

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 – 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 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 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

By Andrew Nabors – June 15, 2016

Buy All Three Of The Hypercar Holy Trinity In One Place

History repeats itself. Not in the fact that Florida experiences 15 minutes of torrential rain every day, but in that duPont REGISTRY has several examples of the world's most powerful cars for sale. The "Holy Trinity" of hypercars to be exact: the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder. The state of the art in supercars are ones that combine powerful gas engines with hybrid energy storage. Recent advances in battery technology have allowed manufacturers to incorporate electric power into almost every form of transportation. These cars make incredible power, but each uses a different approach to energy storage and incorporating the power into the drivetrain.McLaren should receive an award for having only 3.8L of displacement in their engines. This small V8 is boosted by twin turbos to 727 hp and coupled to an electric motor/generator for a total output of 904 hp and 723 lb-ft of torque. Search McLaren P1 For SaleThe LaFerrari's 6.3L V12 makes 789 hp naturally aspirated, and it uses two electric motors for a total of 950 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. One unit is coupled to the transmission for direct drive, and the second is on the engine to charge the batteries. Like the P1, slow speed maneuvering is done in electric mode as long as the battery is charged. Search LaFerrari For SaleFor their masterpiece, Porsche made a sensible decision to share the power with all wheels. At the foundation is a twin turbo 4.6L V8 which uses a flat-plane crank to spin to 8600 rpm. Higher engine speeds allow the generator to charge more efficiently and send power to the electric front axles. Total output is 887 hp and 940 lb-ft. Horsepower sells cars but torque wins races, and the all-wheel drive will keep you planted in the corners. Search Porsche 918 Spyder For SaleI haven't driven a P1, but I can attest to the unreal abilities of the others. Each one has a 120v wall charger if you don't want to use any fuel, but who goes to a theme park just to ride the Monorail? Until something more powerful comes along, allow our dealers to leave you electrified.

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