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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Edward Jones – November 02, 2016

1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 at Fusion Motor Company

Fusion Luxury Motors does business worldwide and buys and sells cars across multiple continents. One market Fusion is very strong in is Japan and 1 car that was never available in the USA until recently is the Nissan Skyline GTR-R R32.This legally imported RHD (right-hand drive) is the real Japanese Godzilla. Long time, single owner and tuned by a famous Tokyo area tuning shop, this 500+ HP has a huge single turbo with it RB26DETT N1 (factory Nismo upgraded) rebuilt engine.Contact Fusion Luxury Motors for more details - 1-818-773-8181 - $32,900 OBO Learn More

By Edward Jones – October 28, 2016

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

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

By Edward Jones – October 17, 2016

2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Black Editi...

The new 2017 Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition is regarded as the fastest production vehicle that the English automaker has ever created. Available in both a coupe and convertible version, this new GT uses a redeveloped version of the Continental’s 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 engine. With this engine, the car has 633 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque on tap, which is a 7 hp and 14.75 lb-ft increase over the previous year's GT model. Combine this engine with the 8-Speed ZF transmission and you get a top speed of 206 mph and 0-60 mph time of just 3.9 seconds. What sets the Black Edition apart from the standard Continental GT Speed are a slew of interior and exterior modifications. On the outside is high gloss trimming, while the interior has carbon fiber trim. The exterior also has contrasting colors for the front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser, with matching leather on in the inside. If you're interested in owning one of these monsters, St. Louis has a 2017 example ready for a new owner. It comes finished in Beluga with the St. James Red accent and a Beluga interior. The contrasting exterior and interior trim is the St. James Red, which looks stunning against the dark Beluga. If you're interested in owning one of Bentley's finest, be sure to click the button below to learn more. View Price and Learn More

By Andrew Nabors – September 21, 2016

1969 Greenwood L88 Corvette For Sale

One of the fastest cars ever raced can be yours. John Greenwood was a dominant force in 70's racing, and his victories led to a thriving business in the Corvette Aftermarket. To promote their new "Lifesaver" radial tires, BF Goodrich commissioned three 1969 Corvettes. Of those three, only this one was ordered as an L88. We enjoy bringing you the rarest cars on earth, and you will not find this one for sale anywhere else. Developed as a way to support the Gentleman Racer, option code L88 was your winning ticket. Corvette's top engine option for 1969 was 435 hp, and it featured three two-barrel carburetors. But the L88 was advertised at 430 hp and arrived with a single four-barrel Holley. In reality the L88 engine made close to 600 hp. It could not be ordered with a radio, heater, or any luxuries which is why only 116 were built. The original rear clip with L88 markings is included for authenticity.In the early 70's John began running his cars with the aluminum block ZL1 for a weight savings of 200 lbs. He verified the ZL1 suspension configuration shortly before he passed away, so a new ZL1 was built by Traco and conservatively rated at 750 hp. Also included with the car is an original L88 engine rebuilt and ready to race. This car is wearing original Greenwood wheels, and comes with an extra set that were raced in the 71-72 season. After a body-off restoration by Kevin Mackay it has won best in class at Quail 2008 and at Amelia Island 2015.As if being inducted into Bloomington's Great Hall isn't enough, this car was clocked on the Mulsanne straight at 215 mph. The suspension is all needle bearings instead of rubber bushings, so it leaves the C7R in the luxury category. Last year at Amelia Island it was loud enough to be heard in Georgia, so it deserves the right to disturb the peace. For more information please contact Fusion Luxury Motors at 818-459-4844View Price & Listing

By Andrew Nabors – September 20, 2016

Yellow Tang Metallic 2016 Aston Martin Vantage GTS Roadst...

This 2016 Aston Martin Vantage GTS Roadster at St. Louis Motorcars is finished in a brilliant Yellow Tang Metallic complimented by an obsidian black interior, making it one of the wildest cars to leave England in decades. The Vantage GTS is new for 2016 and was developed exclusively for the US. It combines the 4.7 liter V8 and six-speed manual transmission with a revised suspension. Previous models have been derided as too forgiving in the corners, trading grip for civility.Their refusal to discontinue the manual transmission is a statement to the world that Aston Martin will continue to build the perfect GT car. You don't have many choices for naturally aspirated V8 power if you want to shift your own gears. But the additional content is what sets the Aston Martin apart from the competition. Aside from the special order paint, this GTS is a "Lux Edition," which includes gloss black exterior trim and the Bang & Olufsen 1000 watt audio system. The seats have yellow contrast stitching, and everything between them has been redesigned. Controls for infotainment and climate have been grouped into symmetrical pods in front of the polished shifter plate.Not only is the 430 horsepower V8 mounted behind the front wheels, the transmission is rear mounted and connected by a carbon fiber driveshaft. This is how the Vantage GTS offers perfect weight distribution and more cockpit space than you are accustomed to. A 3.91 rear differential will make for blistering starts and respectable fuel economy on the highway. Don't follow the masses to another boring dual clutch automatic. Fall in love with driving again with this 1 of 1 GTS Roadster. For more information, please click on the link below.View Price & 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 Edward Jones – September 07, 2016

Custom Captain America Ford F-250 For Sale

Since he materialized into the world via comic books, Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, serves as an icon of the United States. Joining him as a true American is the iconic pickup truck, more specifically this custom Ford F-250 Super Duty, which pays homage to the Hydra-fighting superhero. The truck comes built and for sale by Lewisville Autoplex, located in Lewisville, Texas.Providing the truck an all-around Captain America look is the custom wrap done by Rockwall Wraps. Its blue, black and chrome colors feature Cap's shield and reminds me of the pages of the "Fallen Son" Captain America series where our hero meets his untimely end (not to worry... he, of course, came back to life). The front and rear of the truck sport Road Armor bumpers, as well as Rigid Industries LED lights. Of course, this truck would not be complete without Cap's shield adorning the front grille. As for wheels, Lewisville Autoplex chose 22-inch Fuel Assault wheels that are wrapped in 37-inch Toyo Open Country MT tires (37X13.50R22LT).Along with these modifications, its buyer also gets a 100k mile extended warranty and peace of mind, thanks to a free and clean CARFAX Report. To learn more and see its price, be sure to click the button below.View Price and Listing

By Andrew Nabors – July 01, 2016

English White 2017 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Ser...

As the flagship of the Phantom series, the Drophead Coupe from Rolls-Royce embodies everything that is right about luxury convertibles. Built by hand, this English White masterpiece has arrived in St. Louis with many rare options. Usually the interior is limited to one contrast, but Seashell leather provides a brilliant canvas for navy blue stitching and piano black wood. The deck lid has book matched teakwood that can be operated at speeds up to 31 mph.Under the brushed stainless bonnet lies the 6.75 L V12 that separates Rolls-Royce from the competition. It idles in silence, your only indication being the reserve power gauge reading at 100%. To have 453 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque at your command is not for the feint of heart. A well insulated top removes outside disturbances in order to make the best of 15 speakers and 600 watts of Lexicon audio. Such highly optioned examples are normally custom ordered, so here is your opportunity without having to wait. For more images and information, please contact St Louis Motorcars. View Listing

By Andrew Nabors – June 27, 2016

World Record 2015 Underground Racing Lamborghini Huracan ...

If you felt like dominating your local drag strip or autocross, the Huracan is capable of taking almost anything. From the factory, the base Huracan arrives with 610 hp and all-wheel drive. If you have a need for speed, Underground Racing has finished the development of its latest UR X-Version twin-turbo Lamborghini Huracan. Because the Huracan is still relatively new, UR had to build the intakes and exhausts from scratch. It takes serious reverse engineering to find room to mount the turbos and related components, and they were able to package it all neatly between the engine and rear bumper. The symmetrical system has two air to water intercoolers along with the latest in Motec electronics. Many turbo cars have anti-lag for launch control, but this is a game-changer. View Price & Listing View Lamborghini Huracan Price, Specs, Photos When activated, anti-lag selectively shuts off the fuel and ignition of individual cylinders. This causes a momentary drop in power while helping the turbos get up to speed. With 2100 hp available, this Huracan has the ability to evaporate all four tires even from a rolling start. Because the car has 10 cylinders, momentarily interrupting the firing order isn't that big of a deal. Also included are two sets of HRE racing wheels, with a good set of Toyo R888's ready for top speed. Currently, the car is set up for 1/2 mile racing, where it set a record of 238.6 mph. If you are curious as to what it will do in the quarter mile, that happens in only 7.7 seconds at 186 mph. It is capable of more, but drag parachutes might be required. For more information, please visit the listing on our main site. View Price & Listing Shakedown race World record time, listen closely for the anti-lag

By Andrew Nabors – June 23, 2016

Publisher's Choice: 1963 Toyota FJ43 Land Cruiser For Sale

We give Toyota an honorable mention for the 2006 FJ Cruiser, but everyone agrees, "They don't build them like the used to." That notion sparked a resurgence of popularity in the classic FJ Land Cruiser, which was produced from 1960 to '84. With a short wheelbase and rugged construction, they have a following that is almost unmatched in the world of 4 Wheel Drives. Our boss doesn't normally choose a 4WD for Publisher's Choice, so allow us to explain why he loves this Toyota.Generally, classic FJs can be grouped into two classes: stock restorations or wild customs. You might value the Japanese engineering that was built to conquer any terrain, but we have an original example in our collection. In stock form, the FJ is nose heavy and underpowered. The original frame is an open C-channel that can flex when you need articulation. The original engine was based on the ancient GMC straight six, which made 105 hp and weighed over 600 lbs.I could go on with other areas to be addressed on the original FJ series, but given an unlimited budget it might end up something like this. Travel the world and find a pristine FJ43 (long wheelbase) and ship it to Ai Design. First take most of the original C-channel frame and sell if for scrap. Call Art Morrison and order a tube frame chassis in their finest thick-wall DOM. Remove the original engine and fill it with tannerite. Find a late model Chevrolet 5.3L V8 to cut a few hundred lbs in weight. Back that up with a new Aisin-Warner 5 speed transmission. Send power through an Atlas II transfer case to locking differentials. Fabricate new bumpers with integrated receiver hitches front and rear, and add a Warn Zeon winch.Change all the lighting to LED, the gauges to Autometer, and call it a day! But no, its still not light enough. Scan the entire body into a CAD program and make every body panel from aluminum instead of steel. There, you have the recipe for a perfect FJ. It will only take you over a year and a few thousand hours to build what you see here. Some of the more interesting features are an onboard CO2 system for inflating toys and a very rare hard top. As far as what original parts were retained, that would be the radiator support and the VIN plate. This is the world's most capable FJ, and it can be yours.View Listing

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