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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

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

By Andrew Nabors – August 07, 2020

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By Andrew Nabors – July 31, 2020

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By Andrew Nabors – July 31, 2020

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By Andrew Nabors – July 28, 2020

RM Sotheby's Monterey Consignments Ending Soon

Even with their Open Roads Online Auction in full swing, we want to remind you that RM Sotheby's is closing registration for Monterey on July 31st. Due to the pandemic, Pebble Beach and the other associated Monterey events have been canceled. That makes RM Sotheby's the most anticipated (online) event for Monterey Car Week. Taking place on August 14th and 15th, your consignment will be joined in the virtual realm by 200 cars, each with a world-class provenance and pedigree. Click the button below to learn more, and stay with us for all your RM Sotheby's news. Learn More

By Andrew Nabors – July 24, 2020

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By Andrew Nabors – July 24, 2020

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By Andrew Nabors – July 22, 2020

Mecum's Indy Auction Tops $74 Million as Their Most Succe...

Despite the social distancing requirements and limited spectator seating, Dana Mecum and Company have shattered all previous records. Indianapolis is their cornerstone event, and this year was the 33rd anniversary. I was glued to the TV as we have been promoting this auction for weeks. With the incredible collection of John Atzbach topped the list of 1,800 cars and 6,000 pieces of Road Art. The cars and trucks had a 78% sell-through, with 346 of them selling over their new lightning fast website. We knew Ken Miles' Flying Mustang would be significant, and it hammered at $3.85 Million to become the world's most valuable Mustang. Total sales topped $74 Million to make it their most successful event to-date. Here are the top 10, so tell us which one you want in your collection and stay with us for all your Mecum Auctions coverage. 10. 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO (Lot S117) at $698,500 9. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (Lot S144) at $715,000 8. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Drophead Coupe (Lot S114) at $726,000 7. 1966 Shelby GT350 Paxton Fastback (Lot F142) at $852,500 6. 1965 Shelby GT350 Paxton Prototype (Lot F141) at $880,000 5. 2018 Ford GT (Lot S135) at $946,000 4. 1964 Shelby 289 Independent Competition Cobra (Lot F143) at $990,000 3. 1966 Shelby GT350 Convertible (Lot F145) at $1,100,000 2. 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS (Lot S143) at $1,430,000 1. 1965 Shelby GT350R Prototype (Lot F140) at $3,850,000 " width="680">

By Edward Jones – July 20, 2020

TECHART 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S for Sale

Gulf Motorsports is currently selling a stunning 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S that has been fully enhanced with a TECHART kit. Within this kit is a long list of components that transform the 911 Carrera S into an aggressive, yet stylish and refined sports car. The complete kit includes the front spoiler lip, side skirts, rear diffuser, roof wing and, last but not least, the rear wing. If you take a close look at the rear wing, you'll notice that it appears to be floating. To do this, TECHART employed the use of Makrolon, a glass-like material. So, while the wing appears to be attached to the car via the central upright, there are actually two more uprights flanking the central one. All of these modifications are further enhanced by the black paint that's contrasted by the green on the rear badging, diffuser and front spoiler lip. Other modifications for this 911 Carrera S include the H&R lowering springs, wheel spacers, front-end wrapped in Xpel, OEM clear front side markers, and custom-painted calipers. As for the factory options, there's the Premium Package, Multifunction GT Sport steering wheel, electric slide/tilt glass sunroof, lane change assist, Porsche crest on the front headrests and Carrera Classic Wheels. Gulf Motorsports purchased this car new and it has only 1k miles on its odometer. To find out more about this truly one-of-a-kind Porsche, be sure to click the button below and contact Gulf Motorsports. View Price and Listing About Gulf Motorsports - Gulf Motorsports is a boutique dealership that specializes in the buying and selling of unique examples of new and used cars, trucks and motorcycles. We deliver an exceptional level of customer service to our clients located throughout the country and around the globe. If Gulf Motorsports does not have what you are looking for in our inventory, inquire about our vehicle locator service. We welcome you to visit our automobilia themed dealership located in Northern New Jersey.

By Edward Jones – July 17, 2020

1-of-1 Red Carbon Fiber McLaren 600LT Coupe by MSO for Sale

McLaren Beverly Hills is offering a truly special example of the McLaren 600LT that is a true one-of-a-kind creation. This 600LT has been heavily modified by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), and the result is downright stunning. The exterior is painted in a Silica White finish that shines brilliantly on its own, but it's the red carbon fiber trim that steals the show. The side skirts, front and rear diffuser, door inserts, fender vents, mirrors, roof, and roof scoop are all comprised of red carbon fiber material. Upon closer inspection, you'll see how magnificent this material really is. Continuing the red theme of the exterior is the cabin. The red seat padding and roof liner contrast against the black tones of the dashboard and carbon fiber seats. Those carbon fiber seats are actually the same kind that was originally found in the McLaren Senna. This McLaren 600LT is unlike any other you've seen to date. If you're a discerning collector that's looking for a new ride that will have you standing out no matter what crowd you're in, be sure to click the button below to learn more. View Pricing and Listing About McLaren Beverly Hills - "Located in Los Angeles, our McLaren Beverly Hills showroom is in a prime location minutes away from world-renowned gourmet restaurants, fashion boutiques, and entertainment. Our staff is knowledgeable, highly committed, and have years of automotive experience; but most importantly, they are passionate about high-performance sports cars and customer service."

By Andrew Nabors – July 17, 2020

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