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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 – December 16, 2022

1-of-7 Experimental 2020 McLaren Speedtail XP Prototype F...

Of the 10 McLaren Speedtail XPs used for testing, only 7 remain after 3 of the cars were sacrificed to meet federal standards. Although supercar manufacturers create and engineer new models every year, few make an impact that lasts a lifetime. For McLaren Automotive, one of those milestone examples is the highly-exclusive Speedtail hypercar. With only 106 production cars on the planet, it makes the hybrid-powered McLaren one of the most desirable cars in history. As if having one of the 106 wasn’t special enough, securing one of the 7 experimental XP test cars is a whole new level of rare. The passionate team at McLaren Orlando is proud to showcase this 2020 McLaren Speedtail Prototype as part of its extensive inventory of new and used supercars. This specific ‘XP’ Speedtail holds significance as the very last example produced, as well as the last one to be registered by an owner. MUST-READ: These Are The Top McLaren-Inspired Gifts That Should Be On Your Holiday Wish List The exterior features a magical gloss black finish that incorporates actual 24k gold dust to give off a shimmering appearance. Areas of the Speedtail highlight matching gold pin-striping that contrasts against its stealth-like paint. The front logo plate is made of solid refined 24k gold and has a registered mint mark to guarantee its authenticity. Inside, the cabin mimics the black and gold colorway in layers of genuine leather. Its center driver seat position acts as a nod to the legendary McLaren F1. At the pinnacle of McLaren engineering, the Speedtail features a hybrid powertrain that offers unmatched performance. The 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 includes an additional battery borrowed from the McLaren Formula E division, which makes an astonishing 312 horsepower by itself. With a combined 1,035 horsepower and 848 ft-lbs of torque, the Speedtail launches from 0-60mph in only 2.9 seconds with help from a state-of-the-art 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This 2020 McLaren Speedtail Prototype from McLaren Orlando is currently available on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below View Price And Listing

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 11, 2022

2020 McLaren Speedtail Finished In Canepa Rootbeer Brown ...

Differentiating itself from the other 105 chassis with a 1-of-1 bespoke color, this is also the last McLaren Speedtail ever produced! Occasionally, the automotive world welcomes new vehicle releases that end up becoming milestone examples for both the manufacturer and the industry itself. For the performance specialists at McLaren, the Speedtail continues to make its popular appearance as one of the most rare and exclusive hypercars to roll off the brand’s production line. The McLaren Speedtail initially made its debut in 2018 as a limited-production hybrid sports car, with only 106 chassis produced for a special list of clientele. MUST-READ: McLaren Speedtail Price, Specs, Photos & Review While securing a chassis proved to be almost impossible for most, receiving the invitation to custom create a spec through McLaren Special Operations is even more of an achievement. American racing driver and founder of Canepa, Bruce Canepa, was one of the few individuals to build a 1-of-1 example using colors and materials outside of McLaren substantial palette. Bruce and the passionate team at Canepa are proud to showcase this stunning 2022 McLaren Speedtail as part of its extensive inventory of new exotics, pristine classics, and historic race cars. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING Finished In Bespoke Canepa Rootbeer Brown Pearl duPont REGISTRY This McLaren Speedtail features a 1-of-1 bespoke finish designed by Bruce Canepa in collaboration with the creative individuals at McLaren. The Canepa Rootbeer Brown Pearl exterior finish was a custom formula developed at Canepa and sent to McLaren to be duplicated for the painting process. All exterior carbon accent trimwere all done in small weave carbon, including the spoiler, headlight surrounds, air intake openings, cowl, roof structure, side skirts, rear fascia, under trays, and more. An option for small weave carbon came midway through Speedtail production, making this spec even more rare and desirable to any collector. As a final touch, the wheels were finished in Canepa’s stunning Magnesium Graphite coating. Italian Nubuck Tobacco Leather With Carbon Fiber Highlights duPont REGISTRY An intricate interior design complements the same styling as its body, highlighting an all-custom Italian Nubuck leather cabin that portrays the legendary layout as the McLaren F1. The center seat layers perforated black and brown leather, while the passenger seats present a more traditional full-leather feel. As a special option from factory, any Speedtail owner who also possessed a McLaren F1 also received a commemorative heritage emblem that was recessed into the structure of the Speedtail. Inside and out, this configuration is the homologation of Bruce Canepa’s taste and imagination, The Final Speedtail. Hybrid 4.0L Twin-Turbocharged V8 (1,035hp/848ft-lb) duPont REGISTRY The Speedtail achieves a mind-blowing 1,035 horsepower and 848 foot-pounds of torque from McLaren’s state-of-the-art Hybrid 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 powertrain. Its 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission launches the Speedtail from 0-60mph in only 2.9 seconds, with an astonishing top speed of 250mph. Operating as an everyday plug-in hybrid, this McLaren Speedtail comes with a custom charge pad, allowing the owner to simply position the car over the portable floor mat to begin its charging process. The 1-of-1 bespoke 2020 McLaren Speedtail from Canepa is currently available through duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link above for more information. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and dealer news. VIEW CANEPA INVENTORY duPont REGISTRY

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 13, 2022

2009 Maybach 62S Landaulet With 667 Original Miles For Sale

As the epitome of modern automotive luxury, the Maybach 62S features a design fit for a king. Shaping its brand as the pinnacle of automotive excellence, Maybach is known for producing passenger-focused vehicles that incorporate the same luxury amenities as a 5-star hotel. With an impressive build quality that upholds the standards of world leaders, celebrities, and affluent individuals, the Maybach 62S features the ultimate blend of luxury and performance. MUST-READ: New Virgil Abloh X Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Is Available To Buy The high-end automotive specialists at Manhattan Motorcars are proud to present this extremely rare 2009 Maybach 62S Landaulet as part of its incredible inventory of desirable exotics. Manhattan Motorcars is an elite new and pre-owned retailer of Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti vehicles conveniently located in New York City respected as one of the most successful luxury and performance automotive dealers in the world. VIEW PRICE AND LISTING Finished In A Sophisticated Gloss Black Paint duPont REGISTRY The Maybach 62S features an elongated body style that makes it the perfect chauffeur spec, while the smaller 57S takes shape as an owner-driven model. This configuration features a subtly sophisticated gloss black finish, with additional chrome exterior components that contrast against its base layer. With a silhouette that mimics a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the 62S Landaulet showcases its convertible design with a matching retractable black canvas top. A one-piece rear taillight stretches the entire width of the Maybach’s rear end. The use of bright chrome includes a set of 10-spoke sport wheels, enhancing its ride quality with a state-of-the-art air-driven leveling suspension. Beige Leather With Contrasting Black Piping duPont REGISTRY Steeping into the spacious Maybach 62S cabin reveals a layout that separates the driver and front passenger from the rear portion of the vehicle. A tuxedo-style interior design accentuates the comfortable setting, using genuine Beige leather and black piping to layer the full-adjustable theater-style seats. The rear half of the Maybach 62S Landaulet transforms into an open-top convertible with the push of the button, supplying the rear passengers with fresh air during the ride of a lifetime. The interior comes fit with state-of-the-art technology and infotainment, which is controllable from both the front and rear. 6.0L Twin-Turbocharged V12 (620hp/738ft-lb) duPont REGISTRY Although luxury is its main focus, Maybach supplies the 62S Landaulet with a powerful 6.0-Liter Twin-Turbocharged V12 engine platform. The massive hand-built 12-cylinder is responsible for delivering 620 horsepower and 738 foot-pounds of torque to its all-wheel-drive system. The most impressive aspect of this Maybach 62S Landaulet is that it comes available with only 832 miles original miles, making it one of the lowest mileage examples available on the market. This 2009 Maybach 62S Landaulet from Manhattan Motorcars is currently available through duPont REGISTRY for $1,995,000 by clicking on the link above. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury lifestyle releases and automotive news. VIEW MANHATTAN MOTORCARS INVENTORY duPont REGISTRY

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