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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 – June 11, 2025

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By Jordan Aquistapace – June 04, 2025

COUTURE 2025: The Premier Showcase for Fine Jewelry and W...

This year's COUTURE 2025 gears up to impress the high-end jewelry and luxury watch worlds. Returning to the Wynn Las Vegas from June 4th to 8th, COUTURE 2025 continues its role as one of the most exclusive events in the world of fine jewelry and luxury watches. Known for its close-knit and highly curated layout, COUTURE attracts a global audience of top retailers, respected media, and a wide variety of designers, from well-respected brands to independent artisans. It’s a focused atmosphere where industry professionals connect, collaborate, and explore the future direction across jewelry and haute horology. While the event is historically known for its influence on fine jewelry, luxury watches have steadily grown into a key element of COUTURE’s DNA. This year’s lineup will include names like Shinola, William Henry, U-Boat, Fortis, Norqain, Accutron, and Bell & Ross. Brands like G-Shock and WOLF also offer a look at the broader spectrum of the watch world, introducing innovative materials, rugged functionality, and luxury accessories. Ways To Follow COUTURE Stories COUTURE TV COUTURE Podcast Retail buyers attending COUTURE represent some of the most recognized names in the business, including Bergdorf Goodman, Borsheims, TWIST, and Neiman Marcus. They attend to discover new products while building relationships with designers to understand what’s driving interest across global markets. With more than 190 brands expected, the event continues to offer a view of current trends while also spotlighting those shaping the future. Discover COUTURE 2025

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 23, 2025

The Latest In Luxury: dR's Weekly Lifestyle News Recap

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By Khris Bharath – May 10, 2025

No Wings No Rotors: So How Does The Volonaut Airbike Fly?

This is the Volonaut Airbike, and it is set to rewrite the rules of personal flight. Built by Polish inventor Tomasz Patan, who was also behind the Jetson ONE eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft), the Airbike is unlike anything you’ve probably seen in the sky before. No, this isn’t Vaporware or a concept, and this flying hoverbike breaks every rule of personal aerial vehicle design. No propellers, no cockpit, just an ultra-lightweight frame, jet thrust, and the rider. You simply grip the handlebars like a motorcycle, lean forward, and launch into the air, with the controls being managed through a telemetry-equipped helmet. A proprietary flight computer translates your body movements into adjustments in real-time flight. More specific details about the exact method of propulsion are awaited, as Patan wants to retain some secrecy for now. With its minimalist design and the use of 3D-printed components and carbon fiber in its construction, the single-seat Airbike is seven times lighter than a road-going superbike, typically weighing anywhere between 300 and 500 pounds. Volonaut claims a top speed of 124 mph. The absence of any rotors gives you unobstructed 360-degree views along with the agility to fly much closer to trees and maneuver in tighter spaces, which is something that more conventional flying craft would find challenging. Since the Airbike’s recent debut, it has triggered a wave of comparisons on the web with speeder bikes from Return of the Jedi. Design details like the red light strips at the rear certainly lend it something that’s straight out of Star Wars. So, how much could the Airbike cost? Volonaut hasn’t revealed any pricing or a launch date yet. But for some context, Patan’s earlier creation, the Jetson ONE eVTOL, which offers 20 minutes of flight on electric power and a top speed of 63 mph, sells for $128,000. The Speeder by JetPack Aviation: a turbine-powered flying motorcycle targeted at military and rescue ops, costs $380,000. Others like the Ryse Recon and Skyblazer hover in the $150k-$250k range. " width="680"> Source: Volonaut

By Khris Bharath – May 03, 2025

Alpinestars RSRV Unveils Limited-Run STARLINE Sneaker Wit...

As Formula 1 gears up for the first U.S. round of the 2025 season, another high-speed name from the world of motorsports is grabbing headlines off track. Alpinestars, the Italian brand renowned for its high-quality fireproof gear and race day essentials, have announced their first-ever sneaker: the STARLINE SHOE. The company is now stepping into the competitive sneaker market under the brand’s fashion-forward RSRV line that channels motorsports culture into art, design, and wearable gear. Building on the iconic Supermono performance driving shoe, the STARLINE sneaker features a full suede upper, raised side yoke, and a racing sole that has been repurposed from the same tech you see in the F1 paddock. The shoe’s narrow profile, lace-lock system and focus on grip are as much about form, as they are about control and comfort. With this launch, Alpinestars is pushing its technical legacy beyond the pit lane. Founded in Asolo, near the Dolomites in Northern Italy, the company first made ski and mountaineering boots in 1963, before shifting focus to motorcycle and eventually auto racing gear. Having outfitted motorsporting legends, with everyone from the likes of Valentino Rossi to Michael Schumacher. Alpinestars have earned their stripes over the past six decades, owing to their obsessive attention to both design and safety. The STARLINE sneaker draws from that same philosophy. With three colorways to choose from - MONARCH, FROZEN, and FACTORY- the STARLINE SHOE will be available in extremely limited quantities for $450 / €450 online and at the Webster Miami. Shop Alpinestars RSRV STARLINE Sneaker Source: Alpinestars

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 30, 2025

Unwinding In All-Inclusive Luxury At Bungalows Key Largo

Find your next all-inclusive getaway at Bungalows Key Largo. Arriving at Bungalows Key Largo felt like stepping into an exclusive retreat tucked away from the noise of daily life. Located in a quieter stretch of the Florida Keys, the resort immediately set the tone for a calm and restorative escape. Check-in was seamless, with welcome drinks in hand and staff that struck the right balance between professional and super friendly. Given our itinerary and weekly list of all activities and experiences, the tour continued on a golf cart through the lush tropical paths leading to a personal bungalow, where the atmosphere was perfectly peaceful for a full reset. The bungalow itself lived up to the promise of all-inclusive luxury, with a huge king-size bed, comfortable living area, and full-size bathroom. Spacious and thoughtfully designed, it felt more like a private residence than a typical resort room. The outdoor soaking tub and veranda offered the best spaces to unwind in privacy, while the interior featured soft linens, modern finishes, and a generously stocked mini-bar. Everything from the layout to the lighting made it easy to settle in and relax. It was the kind of environment where time seemed to slow down, and every detail felt intentional. Dining at Bungalows Key Largo was a highlight in itself. Meals ranged from casual beachfront breakfasts and lunches to more classy dinners, each with fresh ingredients and a noticeable attention to quality. Whether enjoying nightly reservations made at Fish Tale for local seafood or Sea Señor for Mexican flavors with a Keys twist, Bungalows' culinary staff made every meal memorable. But if you're looking for truly fine dining by the sea, then Bogie & Bacall's is a must. From premium cuts of steak to an array of fresh seafood and an even more exceptional dessert menu, it had to be the #1 highlight of the weekend. When it came to activities, the variety was appreciated without any pressure to over-plan. I alternated between morning yoga by the beach, spending quiet at the Zen Pool, and sunset catamaran cruises on the ocean. The vibe across the resort was laid-back but social if you wanted it to be. The cocktail program at Hemmingway's Bar proved to be one of the most enjoyable experiences, as the resort holds a weekly mixer class for guests to learn how to make signature drinks. If you're wondering whether I'd visit again, I' absolutely would. Bungalows Key Largo strikes a unique balance; it's ideal for couples, honeymooners, or solo travelers seeking peace, privacy, and elevated comfort. It's the kind of place where you can disconnect without sacrificing the perks of a full-service resort. For anyone seeking a slower pace in a luxury setting, this property makes a strong case for Key Largo. Discover Bungalows Key Largo Source: Bungalows Key Largo

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 29, 2025

How To Buy: PUMA Motorsport x Formula 1's New 2025 Miami ...

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By Charles Bradley – April 10, 2025

Singer Leads Historic Revival of Willow Springs Raceway I...

Singer Vehicle Design, the globally renowned reimaginer of air-cooled Porsche 911s, is helping drive the future of American motorsport with a bold new vision for Willow Springs International Raceway. In partnership with CrossHarbor Capital Partners, Singer will co-own and co-develop America’s oldest permanent road course, transforming it into a world-class motorsports facility and luxury automotive hub for the next generation of driving enthusiasts. Located in Rosamond, California, Willow Springs is poised to become a flagship destination for luxury car lovers, racers, collectors, and thrill-seekers. Singer's key contribution will be the creation of its first-ever private members’ club, offering exclusive access to track days, curated driving experiences, and bespoke hospitality services. Membership will be extended to Singer clients and select automotive connoisseurs, offering unprecedented proximity to Southern California’s elite car culture. Singer Vehicle Design is an American company that specializes in restoring and modifying Porsche 911s. It was founded in 2009 by Englishman Rob Dickinson, the former frontman of the rock band Catherine Wheel. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. Singer’s Chief Strategy Officer, Mazen Fawaz, emphasized the brand’s deep roots at the track: “Willow Springs is an important part of California’s motorsport heritage for enthusiasts, and everyone with an automotive obsession. Singer has two decades of track days, racing, and development at Willow’s circuits. We are delighted to help make sure that it’s in safe hands and can be an even more impressive part of California’s car culture for the next seventy years. Its custodianship is a responsibility we are not taking lightly, and our partners could not be better suited to see it through.” The reimagined Willow Springs Motorsport Campus will feature: · Renovated road courses and safety upgrades with input from F1 veteran and designer Alex Wurz. · On-site luxury car storage, detailing, and restoration facilities. · A technology and R&D hub for manufacturers and race teams. · A museum, enthusiast retail, and vibrant gathering space to celebrate California’s car culture. · Track operations will be supported by Sonoma Raceway, ensuring top-tier motorsports experiences, while renowned planners Hart Howerton shape the off-track amenities and member experience. “We are thrilled to begin a new chapter with such a beloved facility,” said Sam Byrne, co-founder of CrossHarbor Capital Partners. “We are committed to serving the community for decades to come and creating a space where all members of the car community can collectively share their enthusiasm for Willow Springs and motorsports. Along with Singer, we are collaborating with recognized and respected names within the auto industry and are excited to partner with them in pursuit of this definitive California experience.” With Willow Springs’ legendary status and Singer’s commitment to craftsmanship and community, this bold revival is more than a racetrack upgrade—it’s a new chapter in American automotive heritage. View Singers For Sale

By Sponsored Article – March 27, 2025

The Automotive Renaissance: Driving Growth in Real Estate...

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By Sponsored Article – March 24, 2025

Nighthawk Custom: One Gun, One Gunsmith

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