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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 12, 2021

The New McLaren x Le Col Cycling Apparel Collection Is Av...

No matter the race, McLaren will compete No matter which way you look at it, racing is racing. Whatever you behind the wheel of, it still takes the same principles and understanding of weight savings that will ultimately decide if success is a possibility. It’s the same forward-thinking that goes into both McLaren race cars, as well as performance apparel and gear from bicycle specialists at Le Col. McLaren x Le Col are proud to announce Project Aero, a collection of high-performance cycling apparel co-developed with McLaren’s aerodynamicists in order to deliver a kit that outperforms the competition. Implementing McLaren’s aero research on boundary layers, the McLaren x Le Col Project Aero Collection’s detailed approach to mapping every millimeter has driven advances in aerodynamic performance and broken new ground in cycling. Inside the McLaren x Le Col website, an array of apparel for men and women can be found proudly displaying both brands’ logos. Shop the McLaren x Le Col cycling apparel collection by clicking on the link below. Shop Now Media/Information Source: Le Col For more Gear news, Check out The GearBox: Lamborghini Super SUV Style

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 07, 2021

EveryDrive Carry: 488 Pista Performance

The 488 Pista is Ferrari’s exclusive performance upgrade for its 488 platforms, best describe as a 711-horsepower track monster. It’s time to follow Ferrari’s process and upgrade your everyday essentials. This week’s EveryDrive Carry focuses on all of the go-to luxury products and accessories to carry on a day-to-day basis. View all the Ferrari 488 Pista for sale, as well as all the products and accessories featured in this EveryDrive Carry by clicking the links below. For more Gear news, Check out EveryDrive Carry: 911 GT2 RS Gear Ferrari Ferrari 488 Pista MSRP $330,000 View All Ferrari 488 Pista For Sale The Ferrari 488 Pista is powered by the most powerful V8 engine in the Maranello marque’s history and is the company’s special series sports car with the highest level yet of technological transfer from racing. In fact the name, meaning ‘track’ in Italian, was chosen speciﬁcally to testify to Ferrari’s unparalleled heritage in motor sports. Technically, the Ferrari 488 Pista encompasses all of the experience built up on the world’s circuits by the 488 Challenge and the 488 GTE. Ferrari Store Ferrari Black Aspire Chronograph $295 Buy From The Ferrari Store A bold jet-black color scheme, emphasized by Rosso Corsa red details, defines the personality of the new Aspire chronograph watch from the Scuderia Ferrari Collection. Characterized by a black-plated polygon-shaped case and a black leather and silicone strap, the design of this watch conveys an athletic and refined attitude at the same time. The black carbon-fiber effect dial, sunray finish and contrasting button are attention-grabbing details. F1 Store Scuderia Ferrari Scudetto Carbon Strip Cap $42 Buy From The F1 Store Black always works, so show your Scuderia Ferrari spirit wherever you go with this carbon strip cap. The textured strip up the middle of the brim and the team logo give a great look you can wear anywhere. PUMA Scuderia Ferrari Speedcat Motorsport Shoes $100 Buy From PUMA Born for speed. Raised in style. The Speedcat returns over 20 years later, this time with sleek Scuderia Ferrari engineering. The signature low profile silhouette features a premium suede upper, plus an authentic rounded driver's heel and Scuderia Ferrari racing shield at the heel. Taking iconic track style to the streets. Persol Persol PO3269S Sunglasses $289 Buy From Persol Designed and crafted in Italy, Persol - from the Italian "per il sole" meaning "for the sun" - is a favorite among tastemakers and celebrities for its impeccable fit and incredible clarity. The brand's patented Meflecto temples offer a secure fit, while crystal-tempered sunglass lenses provide protection with distortion-free vision. With a brand character that can best be described as classy, exclusive, stylish, and unique, Persol continues to go beyond trends. Best Buy GoPro - Fusion 360-Degree Digital Camera $224.99 Buy From Best Buy Capture your most exciting adventures with the GoPro Fusion camera. Voice command functions allow for hands-free filming for selfie-style video, while access to the GoPro app lets you preview footage and stitch video all from your smartphone. Featuring VR recording capabilities and next-level video stabilization, the GoPro Fusion camera delivers immersive video quality and virtual reality compatibility. ANKER ANKER PowerCore III 10K Wireless $49.99 Buy From ANKER The convenience of wireless charging is no longer confined to your home or office. Qi-certified charging up to 10W lets you fully charge an iPhone 11 in less than 4 hours no matter where you are. With wireless, USB, and USB-C charging all available, PowerCore gives you unprecedented choice over how you charge. You can even use all of them at once to charge 3 devices simultaneously. Bellroy Bellroy Slim Sleeve Premium Edition Wallet $115 Buy From Bellroy The original slim design has been upgraded with innovative leather and custom textures. Exclusively sourced leather, stitching embellishments and contrasting textured finishes all work to elevate the look and feel of this wallet. Nordstrom Bradner Nylon Tricot Laptop Backpack $425 Buy From Nordstrom Made from tough, durable nylon tricot and trimmed in leather, this polished TUMI commuter backpack features plenty of pockets to keep you organized. Ferrari Store Ferrari Hypergrid Shoulder Bag $470 Buy From The Ferrari Store Specially dedicated to all Scuderia Ferrari fans, the unisex Hypergrid shoulder bag is crafted from a sophisticated combination of microfiber, leather and innovative technical fabric. The material that defines this travel bag is entirely unique: nylon is fused with a rubber mesh to create an ultra-resistant fabric with a perforated texture.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 05, 2021

LEGO Speed Champions Unveil New Koenigsegg Set and More

The LEGO® Speed Champions sets are a collection of authentic, realistic, and buildable cars from such legendary brands as Audi, Bugatti, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. Car-loving kids and adults alike will take great pleasure in building the detailed versions of supercars, legendary cars, muscle cars, and racing bolides out of LEGO bricks and making their dream of a life as a racing driver come true in exciting races with friends. The brand is proud to announce a new fleet of small-scale supercars, race cars, and dragsters to the collection of assembled models. The new collection features the 1970 Dodge Challenger/Mopar Dodge Dragster, Corvette C8-R/1968 Corvette C3, McLaren Elva, and Koenigsegg Jesko. Each new lego set comes with lego drivers, as well as added accessories to customize your desired car. The new cars part of the LEGO® Speed Champions collection are currently available for purchase by clicking the link below. Shop Now Image/Information Source: jb-spielwaren.de For more Gear news, Check out The GearBox: AMG E63 S Wagon Wardrobe

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 03, 2021

Bang & Olufsen Release The New Beolab 28 At-Home Wireless...

For a premium listening experience on the road, most luxury automotive manufacturers turn to Bang & Olufsen for its state-of-the-art technology and design. The second best place to enjoy the audio product line is at home, especially with the all-new Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28 Hi-res wireless stereo speakers. Styled to complement any home setting and environment, Bang & Olufsen presents the Beolab 28 Collection in five unique styles, which all feature different colors, finishes, and mount positioning. The all-in-one speakers are expertly tuned to give you a studio-quality listening experience at home, with 1250 watts of pure power and a wide frequency range of 27Hz to 23KHz. The speaker set is controlled through any paired devices, as well as a fast and intuitive touch display located on the top face. Beolab 28 is designed to adjust the sound to match any moment, from private listening sessions to dinner parties, control the output using the narrow and wide listening modes. Bang & Olufsen fitted the Beolab 28 with instant wireless connectivity, which is compatible with Chromecast and Airplay, with the ability to pair cell phones and televisions effortlessly. If the vast selection of Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28 designs does not fit the style of your home, the brand welcomes you to create a custom design of your own using its Beolab 28 configurator. Shop the new Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28 at-home Hi-res wireless speakers by clicking the link below. Shop Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 30, 2021

EveryDrive Carry: 911 GT2 RS Gear

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By Jordan Aquistapace – April 29, 2021

The New Porsche x Martini Racing Collection Is Available Now

Support the iconic motorsport duo The iconic Martini Racing livery has and continues to be displayed on the world's most influential race cars in the motorsports world. Loved by all automobile manufacturers, the infamous red and blue visuals seem to be most appreciated on the silhouette of a Porsche. The relationship has grown into something more than just a partnership, like an identity. The two motorsport icons are proud to announce the release of the new Porsche x Martini Racing Collection. The collection is made up of a vast selection of apparel, accessories, electronics, and watches that all sport the Martini Racing logos and color scheme. Featured on some of Porsche’s most popular styles, the Martini Racing Collection is sure to be enjoyed by all owners and enthusiasts of the brands. We are excited to see the new collection being displayed at future car shows and race events. Shop all of the products featured in the Porsche x Martini Racing Collection by clicking the link below. Shop The Porsche x Martini Racing Collection Image Source: Porsche For more Gear news, Check out The GearBox: Ferrari 812 Superfast Style

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 27, 2021

The New Porsche Design RCT Sneaker Is Available Now At PUMA

When it comes to the perfect balance of comfort and performance, Porsche continues to lead the way as one of the most desirable brands on the market. The German automobile manufacturer puts the same amount of care and quality into the Porsche Design collection in partnership with PUMA Motorsport. The most recent release from the dynamic duo is the Porsche Design RCT, the sneaker built with a dynamic combo of XETIC cushioning tech and PUMA's DISC System closure, this hybrid shoe is light years ahead of its time. The minimalistic upper is created using recycled materials and chrome-free leather to add a more sustainable edge. The RCT features a new cable-driven boa system ensuring a perfect fit with no need to worry about laces untying. Available through PUMA, the Porsche Design RCT sneaker comes in a simplistically vibrant Glacier Grey and Yellow colorway. Shop the newest release from Porsche Design x PUMA by clicking the link below. Image Source: PUMA Shop Now For more Gear news, Check out EveryDrive Carry: Lamborghini Luxury

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 26, 2021

Porsche Publishes Travel & Cultural Guide On Hip-Hop In E...

The automotive world has shown its ability to take shape around the multitude of industries that find themselves in collaborations or partnerships. The creativity in designing and manufacturing supercars directly correlates with how artists portray their thoughts through different avenues. Music is one of those focuses that everyone shares, which is why Porsche ventured through Europe with music journalist Niko Hüls on a journey to create a travel and cultural guide on hip hop. Part of the ‘Back to Tape’ content series, the 212-page travel, and cultural guide is published as a Christophorus edition by Delius Klasing Verlag and sheds light on the development of the urban hip-hop youth culture in European cities. It features 17 artists from Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, France, Spain, and Denmark, all of whom have made a significant contribution to the development of the hip-hop culture over the past 25 years. The publication features high-resolution imagery and knowledge from respected sources to help highlight the journey of hip hop. The Hip Hop Culture book by Porsche featuring Niko Hüls is currently available for purchase by clicking the link below. Shop Now Porsche For more Lifestyle news, Check out EveryDrive Carry: Lamborghini Luxury

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 23, 2021

EveryDrive Carry: Lamborghini Luxury

Gold separates itself from other precious metals with its striking appearance and high price tag, just as the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ does to the automotive world. The Italian supercar manufacturer even went as far as to add a rare Orio Elios paint code to its available list color options, so why not do the same for your EveryDrive Carry essentials. This week’s special features the perfect go-to products and accessories to compliment the gold Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. Shop all of the products featured in this special by clicking the links below for more information. For more Gear news, Check out EveryDrive Carry: Quality Quattro duPont REGISTRY Lamborghini Aventador SVJ MSRP $417,826 View All Lamborghini Aventador SVJ For Sale The new generation of the iconic V12 Lamborghini flagship, limited to 900 units Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap record for production cars: 6:44.97 minutes New design features focused on aerodynamic performance Naturally-aspirated V12 engine, 770 hp, four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering for technical supremacy Lightweight materials, racing solutions and ALA 2.0 for best handling performance 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, top speed over 218 mph Ulysse Nardin Ulysse Nardin Blast 45mm $59,100 Buy From Ulysse Nardin Supercharged with classic Ulysse Nardin savoir-faire, BLAST is an avatar of its time, a potent force of nature. This technological wonder made with rock-hard, masculine lines has ignited a flame that will send seismic shockwaves through the watchmaking world to its core. Lid's Waste Management Phoenix Open Puma Limited Edition Adjustable Hat $39.99 Buy From Lid's Put on this Waste Management Phoenix Open Limited Edition adjustable hat as you head out to play a round of golf with your closest friends. It features one-of-a-kind graphics to help you boldly commemorate the Waste Management Phoenix Open. PUMA PUMA Speedcat LS Men's Motorsport Shoes $90 Buy From PUMA You weren’t made to follow, so don’t. Deviate from the pack in Speedcat. This classic kick has owned the intersection between track and street for generations– and it is showing no signs of slowing down. Wrapped in rich suede and finished off with a tire tread bottom. Persol Persol 714SM Havana 24k Gold Plated $790 Buy From Persol The Persol 714SM Havana sunglasses are inspired by the first-ever folding Pilot-style frames from the 1960s. Made in Italy, the tortoise-colored Acetate frames house 24k Gold plated crystal lenses, making the limited-edition design the most collectible of the four pairs. Each pair comes with a genuine brown leather case stamped with ‘Steve McQueen’ to signify the special release by Persol. Nordstrom Salvatore Ferragamo Revival Leather Card Case $270 Buy From Nordstrom An iconic double-Gancio logo marks a handsome Salvatore Ferragamo Italian card case crafted from richly textured calfskin. Best Buy MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop - Apple M1 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Gold $999.99 Buy From Best Buy Apple’s thinnest and lightest notebook gets supercharged with the Apple M1 chip. Tackle your projects with the blazing-fast 8-core CPU. Take graphics-intensive apps and games to the next level with the 7-core GPU. And accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. All with a silent, fanless design and the longest battery life ever — up to 18 hours.¹ MacBook Air. Still perfectly portable. Just a lot more powerful. Mr. Porter LARQ Purifying Water Bottle, 500ml $95 Buy From Mr. Porter LARQ's self-cleaning bottle is fitted with a UV-C LED light to purify water and remove 99.99% of contaminants. Conveniently it only needs to be recharged once a month by USB, so it's ideal for taking on your travels to ensure access to clean water. Made from BPA-free electropolished stainless steel, it's also double-insulated, so it'll keep your drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12. Ssense Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition $229 Buy From Bellroy The Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is styled as a sleek casual design with the functionality so securely transport precious items. The backpack will hold laptops up to 16” with padded support for safety. Along with its design, Bellroy equipped the backpack with a water resistant sustainable material backed by its 3-year warranty. Bric's Bric's X-Bag 22" Deluxe Duffle Bag $175 Buy From Bric's The X-Bag line is based on the concept of transformability and function. Thanks to its new shapes, patterns and refined details, it’s the must have fashion accessory for every savvy traveler. BRIC’S X-Travel collection stands for convenience in everyday life, a fashionable assortment of travel bags that you can trust.

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 21, 2021

Discover The Award-Winning Pininfarina PF Two Fountain Pen

Behind every supercar created is a dedicated team of designers looking to achieve a new level of performance. The world-renowned Italian designers at Pininfarina are responsible for creating arguably the most beautiful cars in the industry, like the Ferrari Testarossa. The brand is now being awarded for its efforts, but not in the area of super or hypercars. Pininfarina is proud to announce that its PF Two Fountain Pen won the Red Dot Award 2021 in the Office Supplies and Stationery category. The simplistic design and use of high-end materials won the attention of 50 international experts judging the occasion. Experience high-class writing with the Pininfarina PF Two Fountain Pen, available in both black and blue. Each pen comes in commemorative packaging which takes the shape of a classic muffler. Shop the award-winning Pininfarina PF Two, as well as the rest of its writing utensil collection by visiting the brand's web-store. Pininfarina For more Gear news, Check out Wheels X Wardrobe: M-Performance

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