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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 06, 2021

Bentley Fragrances Release Momentum Unbreakable Eau De Pa...

That new Bentley smell for at home A trend that we have been covering since its start are the lifestyle collections released by luxury automobile manufacturers. The products and accessories created, use the quality and design that each new luxury receives before rolling off the production floor. It’s the same focus that Bentley puts into its newest Lifestyle Collection release, the Bentley Momentum Unbreakable Eau De Parfum. The new Bentley fragrance blends new, high-tech ingredients with age-old perfumery traditions, to create an unbeatable new fragrance. Variations in color, pattern, and texture on the stone-plated bottle, ensure that no two are ever the same, just like the stone veneers available as a custom option within Bentley’s cars. The new Bentley Momentum Unbreakable Eau De Parfum is currently available by clicking the link below. Shop Now Bentley For more Lifestyle news, Check out The GearBox: AMG E63 S Wagon Wardrobe

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 05, 2021

The GearBox: AMG E63 S Wagon Wardrobe

The E63 S Wagon packs more power and leg room Wagons have always walked a fine line for car enthusiasts within the automotive industry, especially for those who recognize the elongated models as old station wagons. Since then, manufacturers like Mercedes-AMG are focusing their efforts towards redefining the wagon using extreme amounts of power and performance. This week’s GearBox focuses on the versatility of the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon, as well as all of the products and accessories that can be paired with the all-in-one super wagon. Shop all of the products and accessories featured in this special by clicking the links below. Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon Mercedes-AMG In the new E63 S Wagon, Mercedes-AMG combines the brand's hallmark Driving Performance with high utility value and the intelligence of the E-Class. Sending 603 handcrafted horsepower deftly to the pavement via variable-torque AMG Performance 4MATIC+, the E 63 S outperforms any wagon on the road. 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By Edward Jones – April 29, 2021

O'Gara Escape Travel Program is the Perfect Way to Get Away

Are you looking to get away for a while but don't want to deal with all of the meticulous planning? O'Gara Escape takes all of the hard work out of vacation planning so you can rest easy knowing you're being taken care of. They offer some incredible experiences that will take you away from your everyday boredom and into a luxurious setting. These include the Cabo Experience, Santa Barbara Experience, Miami Experience and Ultimate Rush Experience. Each of these escapes are incredibly unique and offer varying experiences. For example, the Ultimate Rush Experience will allow you to take advantage of a "no speed limit" zone so you can test your car's limits while the Cabo Experience provides an yacht charter on blue waters. Of course, there's more to each of these experiences so be sure to visit OgaraEscape.com to learn more. Visit OgaraEscape.com

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 28, 2021

The GearBox: Ferrari 812 Superfast Style

Style to compliment the 788-horsepower Italian beast The ability to express yourself through style allows for versatility and balance, whether the look is more vintage or modern. Ferrari follows a similar mantra when it comes to engineering the most popular supercars on the market. The 812 Superfast displays modern styling and technology, while continuing to pay homage to the heritage of the Italian manufacturer’s iconic 12-cylinder front-engine setup. In this week’s GearBox special, we have compiled a list of the best apparel and accessories to pair with the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Shop all of the products and accessories featured in this special by clicking the links below. Ferrari 812 Superfast Ferrari The 812 Superfast thus ushers in a new era in Ferrari 12-cylinder history, and, in doing so, builds on the invaluable legacies of the F12berlinetta and F12tdf. To make full use of that huge power and to guarantee perfect weight distribution, the car exploits a highly evolved transaxle architecture that couples a front-mounted engine with a rear-mounted transmission. It is also the first Ferrari equipped with EPS (Electric Power Steering). MUST-READ: Ferrari 812 Superfast Price & Specs Price: MSRP $335,000 View All Ferrari 812 Superfast For Sale Hublot Big Bang Ferrari UNICO Titanium Hublot Titanium is extensively used by Hublot, specifically for its lightness. It displays the best relationship between resistance and weight of any material, which makes it an extremely popular material especially within aeronautics. It also stands out with its resistance to corrosion and its inertia in contact with the skin. Hublot only uses high quality, grade 5 titanium, the strongest there is. Once polished, this material retains a slightly bluish metallic sheen. Price: $26,200 Buy From Hublot Scuderia Ferrari Puma Classic Cap The F1 Store Show your support for your favourite F1 team with this Scuderia Ferrari cap. The team logo and curved brim give a classic silhouette that will look great whatever you’re doing. Price: $33.60 Buy From The F1 Store Ray-Ban For Scuderia Ferrari Sunglasses The Ferrari Store The colors and materials of Ferrari’s legendary cars are the inspiration behind these sunglasses dedicated to all fans of the Maranello team: This season’s must-have accessory for life in the fast lane. Revisiting a classic Ray-Ban style with an ultra-modern racing vibe, these sunglasses feature a refined metal frame and irregular geometric lenses. Price: $267 Buy From The Ferrari Store PUMA Scuderia Ferrari Race Polo PUMA Show off your love for Scuderia Ferrari in this crisp racing day-ready polo. Featuring classic cutlines, cool color contrasting and sophisticated branding, you'll bring sleek to sporty. Price: $65 Buy From PUMA Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Dry Deep Selvage Nudie Jeans Slim tapered jeans made in a 12.5 oz. Japanese selvage denim from Kurabo. A selvage denim that is a replication of a 120 years old American selvage denim. Price: $280 Buy From Nudie Jeans PUMA Scuderia Ferrari Mirage Mox Sneakers PUMA Worlds collide in this high-energy mashup of track and club style. Inspired by the world of electronic music, with eye-catching layers and authentic Ferrari branding, the latest edition of Mirage Mox from Scuderia Ferrari brings high-octane style to the street. Price: $110 Buy From PUMA Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 Sport Bang & Olufsen Nothing moves you like music. The more intensely you experience your songs, the more motivated you feel. Bang & Olufsen's team of world-leading audio engineers have worked to ensure Beoplay E8 Sport delivers high-performance audio that helps you go further. Price: $350 Buy From Bang & Olufsen SEALAND Hero 50 Duffle Bag Nordstrom Made for adventures around town or around the globe, this amply pocketed duffle keeps your gear organized inside and easy to access outside. Handmade in Cape Town, it features upcycled and recycled materials so you can feel good about your bag on a variety of levels. Price: $380 Buy From Nordstrom JUUN.J Black Polished Leather Card Holder Ssense Polished leather card holder in black. Logo plaque at face. Two card slots and central note slot. Tonal buffed sheepskin lining. Silver-tone hardware. Approx. 4" length x 3" width. Price: $130 Buy From Ssense Scuderia Ferrari Technical Fabric Hyperformula Backpack The Ferrari Store Shockproof so you can face the challenges of the city: The Scuderia Ferrari Collection presents the Hyperformula backpack with padded inserts and an antitheft closure. Perfect for work and short trips for all Ferrari fans, this backpack is crafted from coated Soft touch technical fabric and is equipped with a shock-proof rubber base and adjustable anti-stress straps, designed to mold to the shape of the shoulders and back. Price: $390 Buy From The Ferrari Store For more Lifestyle news, Check out EveryDrive Carry: Lamborghini Luxury

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 28, 2021

Bugatti Will Include A Custom 3-Piece Luggage Set With Ea...

Throughout its presence in the automotive world, Bugatti works towards creating the ultimate driving experience using high-performance technology and a luxurious comfort feel. Since the Chiron launched onto the market, owners and enthusiasts began to see the effortless versatility of the hypercar. Now viewed as a comfortable daily drivable hypercar, Bugatti will include custom luggage sets for each customer who purchases the multi-million dollar Chiron. Comprised of an individualized three-piece set, the Bugatti by Schedoni leather luggage set takes up to 110 hours to craft. Using only the best materials, Bugatti offers a vast selection of colors, textures, yarns, and designs just as the brand does when configuring a vehicle chassis for a customer. With the ability to take advantage of the custom stitching option, each set is ensured to be one-of-a-kind. The Bugatti by Schedoni three-piece luggage set will be available for configuration by the end of April 2021, with the ability to also order bespoke luggage sets for all other Bugatti hyper sports cars like the Divo and Centodieci. View All Bugatti For Sale Image Source: Bugatti For more Lifestyle news, Check out Motor Mansions: The Luxury Supercar Mountainside Estate

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By Andrew Nabors – April 02, 2021

Gulfstream Delivers 100th G500

Private Aviation is reaching new heights In just two decades the notion of flying commercial has gone from nostalgic to traumatic. Seeing unprecedented demand for their Symmetry Flight Deck and the comfortable cabins, Gulfstream has delivered the 100th example of the G500 & G600 class. The G500 was unveiled in 2018 with its big brother G600 following the next year. Their rigorous flight-test schedule went beyond what the industry was expecting, and far beyond what the FAA needed to give it a perfect rating. They embarked on a world tour of 22 cities that spanned over 130,000 nautical miles. More than 60-speed records are held between the two models, which have amassed more than 25,000 hours and 13,000 landings. The cabin is unlike anything you have experienced before. Touchscreens are within reach of every seat, as the world passes under 14 panoramic windows. Because the air is never recirculated, you will breathe easy because it is pressurized to a lower altitude than competitors and much lower than commercial aircraft. We have several great options for private aviation, so tell us your best Gulfstream experience in the comments below. Learn More Image (C) Gulfstream Aerospace

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By Andrew Nabors – March 25, 2021

Ducati x Ogio Redline Offers Stylish & Practical Travel

Taking an Italian motorcycle is a great way to clear your head. Now this dream can be a reality because Ducati & Ogio Redline offers stylish and practical travel. This new collaboration is known as the Redline Collection and it consists of sport bags, backpacks, duffels, and roller boards. Aimed at Ducatisi who were born with a traveling bone, you will have years of resilience thanks to double-stitched & waterproof polyester. These would complement your new Diavel 1260 Lamborghini or the Desert Sled, so tell us where you are prone to wander in the comments below. Shop Ducati Images (C) Ducati S.P.A.

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By Jordan Aquistapace – March 18, 2021

The Puma Motorsport Flash Sale Is Available Now

As we wrap up our St. Patrick’s Day festivities, Puma Motorsport continues the celebrations with a Flash Sale featuring up to 70% off savings. The motorsport collections presented in the Puma Flash Sale offer premium apparel, footwear, and accessories for the whole family. Puma prides itself on centering its creative focuses around performance and comfort while enlisting help from top drivers, teams, and automotive manufacturers to test its products on the track. Whether you are looking to improve your own driving, support your favorite racing team, or upgrade the closet, Puma has you covered from head to toe. The Puma Flash Sale is currently happening now and is scheduled to end tonight, so click the link below to visit the online store and save up to 70% on select Puma products. Shop Puma Flash Sale For more Puma news, Check out Wheels X Wardrobe: St. Patrick’s Day Style

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 18, 2021

Lewis Hamilton Joins LG SIGNATURE As Its New Brand Ambass...

On the track, Lewis Hamilton is a Seven-Time Formula One World Champion driver for team Mercedes-AMG Petronas, but off the track, he is an artistic perfectionist with an incredible ability to multitask his on the go lifestyle. LG SIGNATURE is proud to announce Lewis Hamilton as its Brand Ambassador highlighting the vast array of premium home solutions. In a recent interview with LG SIGNATURE, Lewis explains his passion for sophisticated design and addressing the global issue of climate change, which makes the partnership so effortless. Just as Lewis looks for the best equipment to help perform on the track, he also aims to pursue the very best in at-home appliances like the LG SIGNATURE OLED 8K Television, Wine Cellar, Refrigerator, and TWINWash washing machine. For someone who revolves their life around performance and efficiency, the LG SIGNATURE Collection is the perfect addition to any home. Watch Lewis Hamilton’s interview with LG SIGNATURE on their newest partnership by clicking the video link above. Shop LG For more Lifestyle news, Check out Wheels X Wardrobe: St. Patrick’s Day Style

By Edward Jones – March 16, 2021

Revolution Race Cars: Starting a Revolution

Presented by Revolution Race Cars - Revolution is the British race car company making an impact on the world stage. Just two years ago, Revolution’s A-One sports prototype made its debut in the UK Sports Prototype Cup and one year later, nineteen drivers took to the grid at the Portuguese F1 Grand Prix support race. But that was just the start. Already, six Revolution A-Ones have been imported into the USA, creating a storm on the track day scene and a North American championship is on the cards later this year. Visit Website Revolution may be a new name, but it has an experienced team led by Radical Sportscars founder Phil Abbott. “Since our first F1 support race, our customer enquiries have increased four-fold,” said Abbott. “Everybody who has ever bought a sports-racing car in America seems to have contacted us recently. The interest has gone global because we’ve put ourselves on the right stage.” A new type of track car - for amateur fun or serious racing. The A-One is a prototype sports racer designed to fill the gap between traditional spaceframe chassis cars and the costly, full-blooded LMP machinery of the IMSA series. The A-One features a carbon tub, carbon floor and bodywork, weighs just 795kg and boasts a 427 hp 3.7-liter V6 with a six-speed paddle shift gearbox at its heart. The result is a fulsome 512 bhp per tonne. “Instead of trying to make a new Radical or something similar, we’ve created an LMP-type car at half an LMP3 price,” explains Abbott. “For owners of older tech spaceframe cars, it’s a huge step to move up to something like an LMP chassis, and there are always customers wanting to step into something faster, safer, more progressive.” Driving forward in North America. With two dealers already appointed in the USA, (Revolution RSR in San Diego and Esses Racing in Austin), Revolution is well placed to grow. This year, more agents will be appointed in the USA. A partnership with duPont Registry has been established to showcase the A-One at Amelia Island, Pebble Beach and the Barrett Jackson events in Scottsdale and Las Vegas. To discover more and to register your interest in a Revolution test drive go to www.RevolutionRaceCars.com. Visit Website

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