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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 – September 24, 2019

Lamborghini & Design Concorso d’Eleganza by Polo Storico

Judging a car at a Concours event can be arduous, and you must assume the drivetrain is in working order. Lamborghini has raised the bar with their latest event, as it involves a road trip between Venice and Trieste. Open to all Raging Bulls from 1964 to '91, it is the Lamborghini & Design Concorso d’Eleganza by Polo Storico. Browse All Lamborghini For Sale Their heritage department invited 36 cars to participate, along with judges from around the world. The theme for this year's event was to pay homage to Italian architect Gae Aulenti, with the cars placed in front of her iconic designs. Judges gave awards for longest ownership, movie car, best preserved, best front-engine, and best mid-engine cars. The boat class was limited to a single 1968 Riva with twin Miura V12 engines. It was built & owned by Mr. Lamborghini. The event concluded with a Best in Show trophy presented to a Swiss collector. His 1964 350 GT is chassis #102. This event should serve as a benchmark for other shows, so stay with us for all your Lamborghini news. " width="680"> Related: Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Specs, Price & Pics

By Andrew Nabors – September 17, 2019

Lamborghini Celebrates One Million YouTube Subscribers

Being successful in the Supercar world means keeping in touch with your clientele. For every manufacturer that understands modern advertising, there are dozens who produce truly awful campaigns. A search for incompetent car commercials will lead you down a rabbit hole of confusion. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. A beacon of hope among lesser brands is Lamborghini's video department. That is why we congratulate them on this achievement. Last night Lamborghini reached 1,000,000 YouTube subscribers. Browse Lamborghini For sale Each time we gain another million Facebook fans, we come together and exchange ideas. The celebration is a time for rewarding hard work while looking to the future. We couldn't be where we are without Ferrucio Lamborghini or Valentino Balboni. Their inspiration is carried into the modern era with a lineup that includes the Sian V12 Hybrid and the wild Urus family rocketship. So, here's to your next million fans, from all of us at the duPont REGISTRY. " width="680"> Related: Live Look at the Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 at Frankfurt Motor Show 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Price, Specs, Photos & Review

By Andrew Nabors – September 16, 2019

Lamborghini & Design Concorso d'Eleganza: Venice to Trieste

If you and your Raging Bull happen to be in Italy next weekend, you can join in a unique experience. The 2nd half of this year's Lamborghini & Design Concorso d'Eleganza will travel from Venice to Trieste. Organized by Lamborghini Polo Storico (Historic Department) it is open to all Lamborghini models up to 1991. Because the Diablo represents the modern era, the classic models will be shown to celebrate the architecture of Gae Aulenti. Browse All Lamborghini Countach For Sale She was a renowned Italian Architect who's works inspired everything from furniture, to stage design and even industrial works of art. Her style undoubtedly influenced Marcello Gandini when he was dreaming of a successor to his famous Miura. Working with Lamborghini's Chief Engineer (Horacio Pagani), the Countach enjoyed success and evolution from 1974 to 1990. Of course, we will have complete coverage of the event, so stay with us for all your Lamborghini news. Here is a blast from the past thanks to CBS News: " width="680"> Related: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Price, Specs, Photos & Review Lamborghini Huracan Evo Price, Specs, Photos & Review

By Andrew Nabors – September 11, 2019

Live Look at the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 at Frankfurt Mot...

Walking through the Lamborghini booth in Frankfurt, we were able to get up close and personal with the latest from Lamborghini. It took great leadership and a forward vision to bring Lamborghini into the modern era, and we lament the loss of their inspiration. Although the model was already finished, the head of VW Group passed away on August 25th. That is why the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 Honors the late Dr. Piëch. Browse Lamborghini For Sale Ferdinand Karl Piëch was born in Vienna in 1937. As a grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, he studied as an engineer while also becoming a visionary for Volkswagen's future. Under his leadership, Volkswagen transformed Audi into a luxury brand and oversaw the acquisition of Škoda, SEAT, Bentley, Ducati, Bugatti, and Lamborghini. He even fought off a hostile takeover by his Porsche cousins who attempted to take the entire company private in 2011. So many enthusiasts and employees have him to thank for leading VW into the modern era. We thought it would be Porsche who would honor him first, but the good people of Sant'Agata chose their latest supercar as a fitting tribute. The Lamborghini Sián represents the future of the brand. Combining their bulletproof V12 with supercapacitors is the perfect blend of power and hybrid technology. Lamborghini Chairman and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: Prof. Dr. Piëch innately understood the attraction and potential of the Lamborghini brand and how it could fit within the Volkswagen Group, whilst retaining its unique Italian super sports car identity and design and engineering. (He) was an engineer and an innovator, particularly appreciating the appeal of the iconic Lamborghini V12 powertrain on which today, the Sián FKP 37 combines pioneering hybrid technologies. The Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 provides fitting recognition of the role Piëch, and the Volkswagen Group, played in facilitating our flourishing brand today, as well as heralding Lamborghini’s innovative route to the future.” Ferdinand Karl Piëch: April 17, 1937-August 25th 2019 Ferdinand Piech, chairman of Volkswagen AG, passes through a display of automobiles at the company's annual general meeting (AGM) in Hanover, Germany, on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Volkswagen AG, Europe's biggest automaker, aims to offset plunging European demand this year by rolling out 60 new and updated models, including luxury cruisers like the Bentley Flying Spur. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Ferdinand Piech Related: Lamborghini Sián Hybrid Debuts Ahead of Frankfurt Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster & Huracan EVO GT Celebration Unveiled

By Edward Jones – September 04, 2019

See the Entire Evolution of the Lamborghini Aventador

It may not seem like it, but the Lamborghini Aventador was launched way back in 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show. Since then, the Aventador has gone through drastic changes and has evolved entirely over the years. To help visualize the Aventador's evolution over the years, YouTube Channel Cars Evolution has created a new video. This video takes us on a journey through the Aventador's different model variants, including the Aventador J, Aventador SV and the new Aventador SVJ. Check it out up above and learn all about the Aventador we've come to know and love. see all lamborghinis for sale Also Check Out: See the Entire Evolution of Koenigsegg Models See the Entire Evolution of Lamborghini Models

By Andrew Nabors – September 03, 2019

Lamborghini Sián Hybrid Debuts Ahead of Frankfurt

This one has been in the works for a while because the engineers have hidden their prototypes in plain sight. Last night the Lamborghini Sián Hybrid debuted ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show, and its details are stunning. Sián translates to 'Lightning Bolt' in their Northern Italian dialect. The name is appropriate because it uses their traditional V12 paired with supercapacitors. Smaller and lighter than any battery, capacitors can discharge all their power at an instant, adding 34 metric horsepower when needed. We haven't seen a prototype because the technology was hidden in normal looking Lamborghini Aventadors. Another advantage of the capacitors is that they are instantly charged every time the brakes are used. The power boost is available up to 80 mph if you need to merge onto the highway in style. Capacitors are used around your home to start the A/C compressor, refrigerator, and other high load devices. They can remain charged for decades, so stay away from old TVs, ask me how I know... For an electrifying style, their central styling department (Centro Stile) partnered with Lamborghini's Ad Personam department. The reason for the inclusion of their custom shop is because only 63 cars will be built. The prototype will be unveiled in Frankfurt wearing Verde Gea and Oro Electrum base coats with several layers of clear and metal flake. Converting their metric specs to SAE, the car has an output of 807 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque to the AWD system. This gives it a better power-to-weight ratio than the Aventador SVJ. Of course, the 63 owners have already placed their deposits, but our dealers have several Aventador models to choose from. Click the link below and stay with us for all your Lamborghini news. Browse Lamborghini Aventador For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – August 23, 2019

O'Gara Beverly Hills Lamborghini Huracán EVO Teaser

If you are considering the latest from Lamborghini, our friends at O'Gara can make it happen. Their sales staff has received extensive training to show you the features and abilities of this Raging Bull. To give you a preview of your life with this amazing machine, their latest YouTube film will have your mouth watering. The Evo offers 630 horsepower to all wheels thanks to a dual-clutch transmission. The interior has been redesigned with an HMI, or Human Machine Interface. Compared to earlier Huracans, it is comfortable, ergonomic, and much more controllable at the limit. So without further adieu, here is O'Gara Beverly Hills Lamborghini Huracán EVO Teaser. Of course, they have more than just Huracans. The Aventador series and the Urus are nicely represented in their showroom. Should you not find your dream car, they have a hotline to Lamborghini's Ad Personam custom shop. Click the link below to browse their inventory, and stay with us for all your O'Gara updates. Browse Lamborghini Beverly Hills' Inventory Related: Lamborghini Beverly Hills' Grand Opening

By Edward Jones – August 22, 2019

Lamborghini is Teasing Something Wild

Are you ready? I'm ready. But what for? I'm talking about whatever Lamborghini is currently teasing on Instagram because it looks... interesting. The teaser posted up on their Instagram account, found below, includes the silhouette of a new Lamborghini car. But what will it be? The most visible part of the car in the photo is the pair of lights which are reminiscent of the Terzo Millennio but not identical. This may point to the car being more of a limited production model, but that's just speculation. Could it be a replacement for the Aventador? Who knows. But we will find out what it is at IAA 2019 September 12-22, 2019. see all lamborghinis for sale https://www.instagram.com/p/B1eQe7Iorw-/ Also Check Out: 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster Specs, Price and Pics Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster & Huracan EVO GT Celebration Unveiled

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By Andrew Nabors – August 19, 2019

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster & Huracan EVO GT Ce...

We knew they were saving something special for Monterey, and Lamborghini did not disappoint. At a private event over the weekend, the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster & Huracan EVO GT Celebration were unveiled. Starting with the 10-cylinder Raging Bull, the Huracan EVO GT Celebration was built to celebrate two years of dominance at 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Known colloquially as the 36 Hours of Florida, the Huracan GT3 EVO. As such, only 36 examples will be produced, mimicking the livery of the Grasser Racing Team. Three new body colors are offered from their Ad Personam program, and the 20" Centerlock wheels are borrowed from the Aventador. Speaking of their flagship, the Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster is a collaboration between the Centro Stile design center and the Ad Personam department. Only 63 examples will be offered. in 8 unique liveries. The upper body is available in matte or glossy finishes, with carbon fiber for the roof, engine cover, intakes, and mirrors. Inside you are treated to 3 shades of Alcantara along with their lightweight Carbon Skin package. Of course, every example has already been spoken for, but our dealers are able to build the Aventador of your dreams through the Ad Personam department. Click the link below to find one near you and stay with us for all your Lamborghini updates. Browse Lamborghini Aventador For Sale " width="680"> Related: Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Price, Specs, Photos & Review Lamborghini Huracan EVO Price, Specs, Photos & Review

By Andrew Nabors – August 12, 2019

Lamborghini Miura Receives Dedicated Class at Pebble Beach

Nothing will ever capture your attention like a Lamborghini Miura. It is the result of a team of stylists and engineers who intended to beat Maranello at their own gams. Ferruccio Lamborghini built an empire with his tractor business. As an engineer, he kept finding flaws in his wife's Ferrari. Enzo told him to go back to farming. So began Lamborghini Automobili. He hires Giampolo Dallara, and Marcel Gandini, and the oldest of the group was 27 years old. The Miura is a 4.0L DOHC V12 mounted transversely behind the cockpit. Nothing like it will ever happen again, so the Lamborghini Miura has received a dedicated class at Pebble Beach. Only 763 cars were built by hand between 1966 to 1973, including the famous wreck at the intro of "The Italian Job". When Miura owners heard of this year's special class, only 5 cars met the criteria to be displayed. They are in-transit from around the world, with 3 examples being restored by Lamborghini Polo Storico. The cars are as follows: 1967 P400 from Belvedere, CA Chassis #3087- 22nd production car built 1968 P400 from Medina, WA, Chassis #3303- Originally owned by the Shah of Iran 1968 P400 from Liechtenstein Chassis #3586- The hero car from "The Italian Job" 1972 P400 SV- Owned by FIA President Jean Tod Chassis 3673- Restored by Polo Storico in 2018 1968/1975 SVR- Sold to Shinji Takei, Japan Chassis 3781. Sold to Heinz Steber in Germany (1974) who sent it back to the factory to be converted into a race car. Recently restored by Polo Storico to SVR specs Browse Lamborghini Miura For Sale " width="680">

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