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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 – May 19, 2021

Discovered On dR: 2020 Bentley Continental GT Pikes Peak ...

Bentley's answer to racing to the peak. Recently, We created Discovered on dR as a new Instagram page dedicated to posting the rare and unique finds listed on duPont REGISTRY. This is a very rare opportunity: 2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Pikes Peak Edition is available and offered by Manhattan Motorcars. This is 1 of 15 in the world and 1 of only 5 in North America. This car was created to commemorate Bentley's Record-Setting win at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, beating the competition by more than 8 seconds. The Radium Paint is exclusive to this model along with the special Pikes Peak exterior livery and special interior details. Each one of these very special cars features a different section of the Pikes Peak track in the passenger veneer panel as well as Radium Stitching on the Beluga Leather interior and Carbon Fiber everywhere. For more information on the 2020 Bentley Continental GT Pikes Peak Edition available through Manhattan Motorcars, click the listing link below. For more Discovered On dR, Check out the 2017 Indian Custom Bagger “Stars and Stripes” View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CPD3EX0lmlj/ Media Source: duPont REGISTRY

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 13, 2021

Discovered On dR: 2017 Indian Custom Bagger "Stars and St...

A true piece of art on two-wheels Recently, We created Discovered on dR as a new Instagram page dedicated to posting the rare and unique finds listed on duPont REGISTRY. This 2017 Indian Custom Bagger is available through duPont REGISTRY and features a hand-painted “Stars and Stripes” theme throughout the motorcycle. The front wheel stands tall at 30” with a vibrant Candy Blue paint job to complete the head-turning Indian. A comfortable custom 70s inspired seat and matching backrest are incorporated to add detail into the design of this build. The ride height is adjustable through a front and rear air ride system, which is controlled through the factory touch screen display. For more information and pictures on the 2017 Indian Custom Bagger “Stars and Stripes”, click the duPont REGISTRY listing link below. Don't forget to follow our page on Instagram For more Discovered On dR, Check out the 2019 McLaren Senna Can-Am View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/CO0U_ZrrpyB/

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 12, 2021

Discovered On dR: 2019 McLaren Senna Can-Am

The specialty McLaren Senna is up for grabs Recently, We created Discovered on dR as a new Instagram page dedicated to posting the rare and unique finds listed on duPont REGISTRY. Ferrari Maserati of Fort Lauderdale is proud to present this stunning McLaren Senna Can-Am. Finished in McLaren Orange over Black, the Senna Can-Am has only delivery miles on the odometer and is in like-new condition. The Senna Can-Am was built in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of McLaren's dominant performance in the 1969 Can-Am season. Driving the McLaren M8B car for the McLaren race team, Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme won all 11 of the races in the Canadian American Challenge Cup. Bruce McLaren was crowned the champion with 6 wins. The Senna Can-Am is themed around the M8B race car, and only three were built. These are the only street-legal factory-built Senna GTR models. This example is number 3 of 3, and the only Senna Can-Am to feature a hand-painted 50th Anniversary commemorative badge on its right flank. Check out the 2019 McLaren Senna Can-Am available at Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale for $2,999,000 by clicking the listing link below Don't forget to follow our page on Instagram For more Discovered On dR, Check out the 2021 McLaren 765LT View Listing https://www.instagram.com/p/COyD7U2BMdn/ Media Source: duPont REGISTRY

By Edward Jones – December 01, 2020

Post Malone's One-Off McLaren Senna XP Master of Monaco f...

Presented by Private Seller - One year ago, in December 2019, McLaren Beverly Hills revealed three McLaren Senna XP exclusive editions. The XP cars, which were commissioned by the dealer from McLaren Special Operations (MSO), are unique to McLaren Beverly Hills. Each of the three cars was designed to honor three of Ayrton Senna's most remarkable achievements. The colors of each Senna XP were picked to match the color of the country hosting the specific Grand Prix. These features and the fully bespoke interiors in matching tinted gloss carbon fiber took the craftsmen and women at MSO in Woking, UK 780 hours to create. What we are writing about today is a very special opportunity to own one of these incredibly rare Senna XPs. For sale right now is the McLaren Senna XP Master of Monaco edition. This specific edition celebrates Senna's six wins at Monaco, five of which were consecutive victories. If you're familiar with motorsports, you know that Monaco is no simple track and the fact that he took first place six times and even qualified on pole by over two seconds in 1988 is almost unconscionable. The exterior of the Senna XP Master of Monaco includes most bare carbon fiber with a glossy finish, but the red and white trim stands out to honor the Monaco flag. On the rear wing, you can actually find the flag of Monaco airbrushed in exquisite detail. Other exterior touches include the bespoke brake calipers and the number "12" gracing the sides of the rear wing. See Post Malone's Car Collection Inside, red-tinted carbon fiber acts as trim on just about every surface, including the steering wheel which has a special Monaco 12 o'clock marker. On the door sills, one of the most eye-catching features can be found: an airbrushed image of Ayrton Senna's racing his number 12 car along with his signature. The detail of this image is absolutely breathtaking is indeed a work of art in and of itself. Other touches include the flag of Monaco embroidered on the headrests and special "Master of Monaco" plaque. This car was purchased new and currently owned by Austin Richard Post, otherwise known as Post Malone, making it a one-owner vehicle. It sits with just 147 miles on its odometer and is in pristine condition. Price on request. For more information, be sure to click the button below to view its listing on duPontREGISTRY.com. View Listing and More Info

By Andrew Nabors – July 10, 2020

Galactic Burst 2019 McLaren Senna MSO For Sale by Graham ...

Never underestimate the abilities of McLaren Special Operations. They are in the business of turning dreams into reality, and this Galactic Burst is out of this world. Evoking the colors seen after a star explodes, the theme is continued inside with the door struts painted to match. Exposed carbon mirrors and matte carbon seats are just the beginning. A full description of this car would be longer and more complex than the Codex Leicester, so here are just a few more mind-blowing details. Three decals on the door represent Ayrton's Championship Wins, and the track layouts are featured on the inner door sill. MSO colored carbon was used for the seats, shift paddles and smaller bits you will discover in person. Every Senna outperforms the P1, and it does so without hybrid assistance. Only a car with these attributes was worthy to be a tribute to the greatest driver in the history of Formula 1. Black Alcantara is among one of the few tactile aspects shared with other Sennas. Production was capped at 500 examples due to the complexity of containing 800 horsepower within a car that only weighs 2,641 pounds. The world's strongest and most compact dual-clutch transmission sends 590 lb-ft of torque to an open differential. This would seem like a recipe for a one-tire fire, but Brembo supplies their 3rd generation of carbon-ceramic brakes to ensure proper power distribution. Not only does this save weight, but a limited-slip differential is also inherently inefficient by design. Click the button below to learn more and stay with us for more amazing inventory from Graham Rahal Performance. View Listing

By Andrew Nabors – June 09, 2020

2020 McLaren Senna GTR For Sale

Last week marked 50 year since Bruce McLaren left us. He was not one to sit by and watch his cars perform, he was always improving their aerodynamics and drivetrain. For those who demand the very best, his legacy lives on in the Senna GTR. Starting with an already potent supercar, members of McLaren's F1 team carefully removed every aspect that would hinder performance on the track. LeMans Prototype racing is a major part of the World Endurance Championship. However, it is clearly evident that LMP cars share nothing with production cars. So it has led the santcioning body to layout their vision of the future. They were so enamored by the abilities of the Senna GTR, they announced that it would be a basis for a new class of race cars. Limited to 75 examples, each one offers 814 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Their 4.0-liter twin turbo has been treated to new cams, intake, exhaust and solid motor mounts. While it retains a few influences from the street-legal Senna, the body is race-weight carbon fiber with no compromises to aerodynamic dominance. The aggressive appearance was needed to generate 2,204 lbs of downforce. Given the car's weight of 2,619 lbs, your bespoke Pirellis will be glued to the pavement. McLaren of Philadelphia is the only authorized F1 service center and their team supports McLaren's racing programs in the Western Hemishpere. Click the link below to learn more about this amazing masterpiece and stay with us for all your McLaren news. View Listing

By Edward Jones – March 09, 2020

Pair of Rare McLaren Senna GTRs Offered by McLaren North ...

Presented by McLaren North Jersey / McLaren Orlando - The newest member of the McLaren brand in Florida, McLaren Orlando is exclusively McLaren and can’t wait to share some very exclusive McLarens with the Central Florida community and beyond. Building on the growing success at McLaren North Jersey, the Central Floridian owners saw a need for McLaren to increase its presence in Orlando. McLaren Orlando is proud to represent the brand and ready to engage with the Orlando owners and car community this year. Entering the market as the newest store can be a daunting task, but kicking things off with two of only 75 Senna GTRs produced worldwide is a strong start. The Senna GTR has the spirit of the McLaren Senna, but has been designed to deliver the most ferocious and raw, yet engaging track driving experience today. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine produces 814 bhp and 590 lb-ft of torque which when combined with lighter weight, more aerodynamics, and downforce delivers the fastest McLaren lap times outside of Formula 1. VIEW THIS SENNA GTR'S LISTING Every detail of the Senna GTR exists to provide the driver with the purest track experience possible - from the GTR Active Rear Wing with air brake and drag reduction system (DRS) to the in-car technology that provides you with video and sensor information so you can review your last drive and make the necessary changes to pace even faster next time. The Senna GTR is unrestrained by the regulations of road cars and any driver would notice the extreme and all-encompassing excitement level this car was designed to forge and hone on the track. VIEW THIS SENNA GTR'S LISTING For such a rare car, it’s natural that Senna GTRs are most often fully bespoke builds resulting from client collaboration with McLaren Special Operations. For McLaren Orlando’s GTRs, Chassis #15 features a MSO Bespoke exterior in Paris Blue and Chrome detail and Chassis #25 features a MSO Bespoke Marlboro livery, which pays homage to Ayrton Senna and his 1988 Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren. McLaren Orlando was created by people who are longtime McLaren lovers as well as exotic car collectors, and its team is built of true car enthusiasts who are experienced and trained professionals. They are grateful to have a stellar example of luxury customer care and successful business in the North Jersey store. The energy and professionalism carries itself through one store to the other and back, and they are forming a powerful network of clients from North to South. The community has already embraced McLaren Orlando with open arms and the team members are looking forward to all that is to come with the McLaren brand and all of the new relationships they are building. They are driven to be active in the Central Florida community and McLaren Orlando promises to provide nothing but breathtaking performance and unparalleled experiences to their clients and community. view dealer inventory Photos by Chris Bhulai, Taylor Shenuski, and Michael Fullana Presented by:

By Andrew Nabors – January 23, 2020

2019 Highly-Optioned Gloss Carbon McLaren Senna For Sale

Presented by Lupo Motors - Not just anyone can order the world's rarest cars. Supercar manufacturers only offer their best models to a limited audience of repeat customers. So how do you get on their good graces? One word: Options. Your allocation of their next creation depends on how much content you order. The end result is a car so gorgeous and so unique, it makes a perfect starting point or centerpiece for your collection. Such is the case with this 2019 Gloss Carbon McLaren Senna for sale. Our friends at Lupo Motors have a knack for finding the best representations of late-model exotics, and we have never seen a Senna with so much to offer. View Price & More Info Of course, the entire body has paint protection film and a ceramic coating, but the fine folks at McLaren Special Operations endowed it with the following: MSO Push-to-Drink System Orange Push to Drink Bottle 6-Point Harness – McLaren Orange Sill Panel – MSO Defined CF Satin McLaren Track Telemetry – App & Cameras Exterior Door Upper – Gorilla Glass Door Lower Panel – Gorilla Glass Bowers & Wilkins 7 Speaker Audio System McLaren Embroidery – Black Alcantara / Orange Perforation Aero Blade / Fender Inner – McLaren Orange Wheel Finish – Dark Stealth Warning Triangle & First Aid Kit Steering Wheel – Carbon Black Alcantara Fire Extinguisher Exhaust Heatshield – Dark Stealth Battery Charger – Lithium-Ion Car Cover Ultra-Lightweight 9-Spoke Wheels Full Gloss Carbon Fiber Body Electroform Front Badge McLaren Orange Exterior Detailing McLaren Orange Center Lock Nuts Bespoke Door Blades MSO Bespoke Seats Bespoke Steering Wheel Bespoke Sill Panels MSO Team Signatures Galvanic Grey Brightwork McLaren Orange Interior Detailing McLaren Logo with Speedmark on End Plate Senna Logo and Chassis # on Door Inners Gloss VCF Keys with SS in McLaren Orange McLaren only built 120 Sennas for the U.S., so to call this car unique is an understatement. Due to their rarity, even no-option examples are appreciating quicker than any other investment. This car is a testament to what McLaren is capable of, so it will be sought after for years. Don't pass up this opportunity, as you will never encounter another Senna in this specification. Presented By Lupo Motors At Lupo Motors, we have three main goals: Provide a streamlined and relaxed environment for true enthusiasts to invest in their dream car Diversify Idaho’s exotic car profile Stand apart, as a unique dealership providing a simple and luxurious experience

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