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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 Charles Bradley – August 27, 2025

The Most Extraordinary McLaren Collection On The Planet J...

In the rarefied world of collector cars, few sales achieve true landmark status, but he recent sale of the late Mansour Ojjeh’s remarkable McLaren collection is one of them. Tom Hartley Jnr has announced that the entire 20-car collection, assembled by the visionary businessman and motorsport figure, has been successfully sold to a single buyer for an undisclosed sale price. The acquisition preserves the integrity of what is widely regarded as the most important McLaren supercar collection ever assembled. Ojjeh’s collection is extraordinary not only for its scope but for its unique attention to detail. Each of the 20 McLarens represents the final chassis of its respective model, a distinction that underscores Ojjeh’s passion for precision and heritage. Almost every car remains unused and in factory-fresh condition, maintained under McLaren’s direct care. At its heart is the final McLaren F1 ever produced, finished in a bespoke shade of ‘Yquem’, a color now celebrated in the collector world as ‘Mansour Orange’. Alongside it are crown jewels of modern McLaren engineering: the P1 GTR, Speedtail, multiple Senna variants, Sabre, Elva, and more. Together, they form a collection unparalleled in modern automotive history. “This is not just a sale – it is the important and respectful transfer of a legacy,” said Tom Hartley Jnr. “The Mansour Ojjeh collection represents the very best of what McLaren stands for – innovation, individuality, quality, and excellence.” The sale marks Hartley’s second major success in recent months, following his arrangement of the Bernie Ecclestone Collection sale, which saw 69 historic Formula 1 cars transfer to Mark Mateschitz, son of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz. Many of those machines carried the provenance of world champions such as Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Niki Lauda, and Michael Schumacher. In Ojjeh’s case, the decision to sell the McLarens as a single entity was deliberate. The family and Hartley rejected multiple world-record offers for the McLaren F1 alone, emphasizing the importance of preserving the collection intact. The sale price and buyer’s identity remain undisclosed, but the significance of the transfer is clear. “To have been entrusted with the sale of this extraordinary collection by the Ojjeh family has been a true privilege,” Hartley added. “We are extremely proud to have been able to play our part in ensuring that Mansour’s fantastic collection of McLarens will remain intact for future generations to admire.” For collectors and enthusiasts alike, the sale ensures that Ojjeh’s McLaren legacy will remain intact, preserved as a singular expression of passion, performance, and excellence. View All McLarens For Sale Images Source: Tom Hartley Jnr

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By Khris Bharath – June 30, 2025

20 Final Chassis 1-of-1 McLarens Being Offered In Histori...

Every year, the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir comes alive as it plays host to one of the most action-packed opening races on the Formula 1 racing calendar. But this past weekend, the legendary race circuit took center stage for something equally awe-inspiring and impressive: a collection of not one, not two, but a staggering 20 exquisite examples of McLaren road cars. This is the ‘Last Of Legends’ collection curated and spec’d by none other than the late McLaren Billionaire shareholder Mansour Akram Ojjeh (1952-2021), a pivotal figure in the British marque’s storied history, besides Ron Dennis, Gordon Murray, and founder Bruce McLaren himself. Now, after years in private storage, the collection is coming up for sale, and the Ojjeh family has entrusted Tom Hartley Jnr with the sale. The U.K.-based firm has also previously handled the sale of former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone’s 69 Grand Prix F1 cars. Mansour Ojjeh’s Legacy Current McLaren CEO Zak Brown with the Mansour Family Born to a French mother and Saudi father, Akram Ojjeh Mansour was educated in California, which is where his love for cars really took off. During his youth, he owned everything from a Lamborghini Countach to a Rolls-Royce Corniche. The man once even had a stunning Ferrari collection with models like a 250 California Spyder and a 288 GTO, to name a few. But his dream was to build the ultimate McLaren road car collection, and the result of those efforts, going back several decades, is what lies in front of us. Ojjeh’s journey with motorsport began in the late 1970s, early ‘80s, after he took over as CEO of Techniques d’Avant Garde (TAG), the Luxembourg-based investment firm that has stakes in everything from aviation and Formula 1 to luxury goods. While TAG sponsored Williams in 1979, it was Mansour’s decision to sponsor McLaren in 1984 that changed everything. That move bankrolled the legendary TAG-Porsche engines, launching an era of F1 dominance that would pretty much define the 1980s. Over the following four decades, Ojjeh’s influence and oversight helped McLaren deliver 10 Drivers’ and seven Constructors' championships. But more crucially, his financial backing also helped lay the building blocks of McLaren Automotive and was key to bringing cars like the record-breaking McLaren F1 to life. Mansour Ojjeh’s ‘Last Of Legends’ Collection Each of the 20 cars seen here is the final chassis of its respective line. What this means is that the cars received all the major updates and revisions made during the production cycle. Also, every car in the collection is on delivery miles, with the exception of the crown Jewel of the collection, #075, or the final McLaren F1 road car ever built, which has 1,810 kilometers (1,124 miles), and the Frank-Stephenson-designed P1 GTR, used occasionally for McLaren track days. Other stunning cars in the collection include models like the open cockpit Elva roadster, a Senna (with accents of the Brazilian flag), 250 mph Speedtail, the spiritual successor to the McLaren F1, and currently, the fastest McLaren, the Sabre, and several limited-series cars, including Long-tail variants. Designed exclusively for the U.S. market, the Sabre hypercar is one of just 16 examples ever built by McLaren Special Operations (MSO). One thing that pretty much ties the entire collection together is the vibrant color. Originally dubbed Yquem, after the Château d’Yquem dessert wine, the shade was renamed ‘Mansour Orange’, and it was not available to any other McLaren customer, making each example a true bespoke one-off. No collector has received McLaren’s white glove service quite like Ojjeh has, and these cars were maintained by the factory, per his personal specifications. As one of the most complete McLaren collections ever, values are estimated to be anywhere between $70 and $100 million, with the aforementioned #075 McLaren F1 set to account for nearly a quarter of that sum. View All McLarens For Sale " width="680"> Images: Tom Hartley Jnr, McLaren

By Jordan Aquistapace – September 12, 2024

Watch Lando Norris Lap Silverstone In LEGO Full-Size 342K...

That's right, Its completely made from LEGO! We've all heard the saying, "You never grow up, the toys just get bigger and more expensive", and LEGO has taken that to heart with its newest collaboration project with McLaren Automotive. As part of the release of the LEGO 3,893-piece McLaren P1 build set, the dynamic duo came together to build a life-size P1 using LEGO Technic pieces. This incredible achievement involved 342,817 pieces and weighs around 2,690lbs, marking a milestone of complexity for LEGO. With functional steering and an electric motor, the build can actually take on corners. The project took 23 specialists over 8,344 hours to complete, using 393 different LEGO Technic components. McLaren F1 team driver Lando Norris was tasked with the ultimate challenge: completing a lap around Silverstone in this unique car. Lando Norris successfully navigated the twists and turns of the famous British circuit in the LEGO McLaren P1 as a nod to McLaren's deep-rooted history in motorsport. The Silverstone track, measuring 3.66 miles, proved to be the perfect backdrop for this one-of-a-kind collaboration. Fans can watch the full video of the LEGO McLaren P1 in action by scrolling just below. Shop the LEGO McLaren P1 build set, as well as all McLaren F1 fan gear, by clicking the links below. Shop LEGO McLaren P1 Build Set Shop All McLaren F1 Fan Gear Source: McLaren

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By Jordan Aquistapace – July 15, 2024

Watch F1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen Race The $4M McLare...

With race-inspired DNA, the Goodwood hill climb proved to be perfect for McLaren's Solus GT. Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen returned to the driver's seat this past weekend during the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, racing a $4 million McLaren Solus GT up the famous hill climb. McLaren's single-seater hypercar, painted as a tribute to Häkkinen's 1998 championship-winning McLaren MP4/13, ripped up the track, evoking the iconic V10 era of Formula 1. The Solus GT's livery, created by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), perfectly resembles the colors of the legendary MP4/13, with the paint job executed by an original team member from the 1998 season. The Solus GT's appearance is a nod to Häkkinen's victories and McLaren's storied history in motorsports. The Solus GT, first revealed in August 2022, stands out as an example of McLaren's dedication to supplying owners with high-performance, customer race cars. With its naturally aspirated 5.2L V10 engine that revs beyond 10,000rpm and produces 829 horsepower, this track-only monster is a marvel of hypercar engineering. Weighing under 2,200 lbs and featuring advanced aerodynamics capable of generating over 2,650 lbs of downforce, the Solus GT embodies McLaren's racing heritage. At Goodwood, Häkkinen's run in the Solus GT brought the essence of his Formula 1 legacy to the U.K. At the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren factory driver Marvin Kirchhöfer set a blistering time in the Solus GT during the Timed Shootout Final, securing McLaren's place as the fastest car at the event for the second time in three years. Häkkinen's drive this year added another chapter to McLaren's renowned history, showcasing the perfect blend of past glory and future innovation. View all McLaren supercars and hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All McLarens For Sale Source: McLaren

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 11, 2024

Unleashing MadMac: The 1,000-HP McLaren P1 Drift Hypercar...

Celebrating a decade of drifting at Goodwood, 'Mad Mike' Whiddett is set to tear up the UK's tarmac with his latest project, the MadMac. The 1,000-horsepower McLaren drift hypercar, created in collaboration with Lanzante, reimagines the P1 in a whole new track form. Documented on Mad Mike's YouTube channel, the build showcases a fusion of engineering expertise and innovative thinking. Lanzante's team, led by Dean Lanzante, provided the foundation, sculpting bespoke bodywork to create an aggressive yet functional design. The car was airfreighted to New Zealand for the MadLab team to finish turning it into a flame-spitting, rotary-swapped beast ready to conquer the Goodwood Festival of Speed. @madmike.123 Instagram The MadMac is a one-of-one custom McLaren, fusing a McLaren P1 chassis with a MadLab-built three-rotor billet 20B turbo engine. The blend of British craftsmanship and Kiwi ingenuity guarantees the MadMac stands out. Retaining the original McLaren transmission, the team pushed boundaries by designing a custom transfer case and installing a bespoke steering rack for drifting. Upgrades continue with custom uprights, a hydraulic handbrake, and a collaboration with Rocket Bunny for the bodywork. The work paid off as Mad Mike took the MadMac for a spin around Hampton Downs Motorsports Park, showcasing his drifting skills behind the wheel. @madmike.123 Instagram After extensive testing, MadMac was flown back to England for its grand reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. With a special Red Bull livery, the car was unveiled on July 11, marking a special moment for Mad Mike and his team. This project celebrates a decade of drifting at Goodwood while honoring Bruce McLaren, a fellow New Zealander. The MadMac's journey is far from over, with plans to tour globally, capturing every moment for an upcoming documentary. View all McLaren P1s for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All McLaren P1s For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by Odd. (@isaac.odd) Source: Lanzante

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By Tyler Rampersaud – June 05, 2024

McLaren Celebrates 1995 Le Mans Victory With Justin Bell ...

McLaren celebrates its incredible motorsport legacy with Jay Leno. With over 60 years of history, McLaren is known for its track-ready supercars and a celebrated pedigree of motorsport success. The latest milestone in McLaren’s supercar history is the new 750S, one of the British manufacturer's most innovative, powerful, and formidable lightweight creations. Ahead of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race, McLaren created a film starring the 750S reflecting on one of its greatest racing milestones, achieved nearly 30 years ago, with the 750S’s co-star, the McLaren F1 GTR, which won the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans being driven by Justin Bell, Derek Bell, and Andy Wallace. The new film features Justin Bell, and prolific celebrity car enthusiast and collector Jay Leno, who reflect on how McLaren’s new 750S builds on the celebrated legacy of the F1 GTR, and it also showcases Jay Leno’s personal McLaren F1, a rare example of one of automotive history’s most impactful and groundbreaking supercars. Both Justin Bell and Jay Leno comment on how McLaren continues to innovate and evolve, pushing the boundaries of automotive performance and engineering, and how the driving experience of McLaren’s supercars is unforgettable regarding performance and dynamics. The end of the film serves as a teaser for something special that will come from Justin and Derek Bell, which will be revealed during the 24 Hours of Le Mans race weekend on the anniversary of their incredible victory and McLaren’s explosive Le Mans debut. View All McLarens For Sale Image Source: McLaren

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 13, 2024

Lando Norris Returns To McLaren Headquarters With The 202...

Showing up in style, Lando secures the winning trophy in the front seat of a McLaren Artura Spider! Making his debut as the youngest-ever British F1 driver at 19 years old back in 2019 at the Australian Grand Prix, the spotlight has always been on Lando Norris and his frontman position on the McLaren F1 Team. While Lando has always used his top-tier driving skills and competitive nature to place himself on the podium alongside drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, the now 24-year-old had yet to finish in the number one spot, until now. The 2024 Miami Grand Prix proved to be the perfect occasion for Lando Norris and McLaren F1 to clinch his very first win in Formula 1, even breaking the record as the most-watched Formula 1 race in U.S. television history with an average of 3.1 million viewers. And while celebrations on South Beach painted a perfect ending to the grueling week of racing, the most memorable moment was Lando Norris returning to the McLaren Headquarters with the Miami GP trophy. McLaren Automotive documented the victory lap on its YouTube channel, welcoming the F1 star's arrival in the electrified McLaren Artura Spider with a huge crowd of employees, team members, and fans. In a few words, Lando shared the influx of feelings and emotions he was experiencing while leading and completing the race in the top spot. As much as he is happy with one, he expresses his eagerness to win by saying, "Two sounds even better!" The amped-up crowd sees Lando Norris off as he drives the Artura Spider into the McLaren Museum to hand-deliver the 2024 Miami GP trophy to the F1 team's extensive trophy case. As we congratulate Lando Norris on his first Formula 1 victory, we can't wait to see him replicate it throughout the season. Shop all McLaren F1 Team x Lando Norris fan gear by clicking the link below. Shop All McLaren F1 Team x Lando Norris Fan Gear Source: McLaren

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 25, 2024

Lanzante x Mad Mike Transform A McLaren P1 GTR Into The W...

With hypercar engineering and performance at an all-time high, it's becoming easier to live out your wildest dreams within the ever-growing automotive world. For New Zealand Red Bull drifting racer Michael "Mad Mike" Whiddett, those dreams take shape as rally-ready trophy trucks and high-performance drift car builds. Mad Mike and the U.K.-based bespoke hypercar specialists at Lanzante are joining forces on what seems to be the most ambitious automotive project ever alongside the team at O'Gara Coach. Set to be debuted as the wildest drift car on earth at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024, Lanzante x Mad Mike x O'Gara Coach are proud to unveil its one-of-a-kind McLaren P1 GTR as Project: 'MADMAC'. When automotive brilliance meets drift culture, magic happens. Enter MADMAC, the latest brainchild born from the collaboration of Lanzante, an authority in McLaren transformations, and 'Mad Mike' Whiddett, a drifting virtuoso. The project revolves around the superior McLaren P1 GTR, transforming the multi-million dollar hypercar into drift-spec under the team of experts at Lanzante. MADMAC is currently in New Zealand receiving the final touches at Mad Mike’s 'Mad Lab', before being showcased on a global stage. The McLaren P1 GTR's aero-focused widebody features a pristine gloss white finish with tons of lightweight, exposed carbon fiber accents. In addition to its aggressive new looks, the McLaren includes an upgraded, hybrid-assisted 3.8L twin-turbocharged V8 that churns out more than 986 horsepower to its rear wheels. While specifics have yet to be shared, we believe both the power output and suspension have been dialed in to make this build a true tire shredder. Await more revelations on this groundbreaking build through updates from Lanzante, O’Gara Coach, and Mad Mike as the McLaren P1 GTR 'MADMAC' gears up for a grand unveiling at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. View all O'Gara Coach inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All O'Gara Coach Inventory Source: Lanzante

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 04, 2024

Triple F Collection Reveals Its New $4M Track-Only McLare...

This only further proves that the Triple F Collection are #1 fans of McLaren! With exclusive customer race programs on the rise, manufacturers are able to give their top-tier clientele the experience of competitive, on-track driving with non-road-legal race cars. Mclaren shocked the automotive scene two years ago with the announcement of its Solus GT, a futuristic hyper-GT with only 25 examples offered to specially selected owners who bleed Papaya Orange. The Triple F Collection is one of those lucky owners, adding the Solus GT to an extensive garage fleet that already includes icons like the Speedtail, P1, Senna, 765LT, 675LT, and MP4-12C. This past weekend, the Triple F Collection headed to sunny South Florida to unveil their all-new McLaren Solus GT during ModaMiami at The Biltmore Hotel. The fuel-driven Frecka family lifted back the covers to reveal a Gulf Oil Racing-inspired livery that marries the history of motorsports with the future of McLaren. Designed in collaboration with the creative team at McLaren Special Operations, the Solus GT's vibrant styling highlights all the aerodynamic features that make it a force to be reckoned with on any circuit. The most notable characteristic of the Solus GT is its sliding roof, which safely secures the driver inside the cabin's F1-inspired center seat position. The McLaren Solus GT packs a punch with its ferocious V10 engine that's all about high revs and the kind of ear-pleasing roar that gets your heart racing. Now with the Solus GT in the Triple F Collection's hands, we cannot wait to see more McLaren content uploaded to their YouTube channel. View all McLaren supercars and hypercars currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All McLarens For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by MODAMIAMI (@modaevents_official) Source: Triple F Collection

By Jordan Aquistapace – February 29, 2024

Jay Leno's Garage Welcomes Bruce McLaren's Original Elvis...

While the future generation of car collectors and enthusiasts know McLaren for its involvement as a leader in supercar and hypercar manufacturing, old gearheads remember Bruce McLaren's humble beginnings as a determined race car driver. Long before the F1, P1, and Senna, the first ever McLaren model was the M1A, which was produced in an ultra-limited series of only 24 chassis. On the newest episode of Jay Leno's Garage, McLaren's VP of Marketing & Communications Andy Thomas visits Jay's facility with a very special McLaren M1A. Along with it being the very first McLaren ever produced, its accolades include a spirited role in the movie 'Spin Out' starring Elvis Presley. Walking around the early 60's, open-top race car, both Andy and Jay agree that the M1A's contemporary design still influences present and future cars through a focus on aerodynamics. Its lightweight DNA is shown through characteristics like magnesium wheels, aluminum bodywork, and a special tube frame that Bruce McLaren designed himself. Since the M1A has undergone various powertrain swaps, its current heartbeat comes from a Chevy 350 engine paired with a 5-speed manual ZF transmission. Acquiring the car in 2010 because of his love for Elvis and collector cars, Austrian Mechanic and Restorer Egon Zweimuller joins Jay Leno for a spirited drive along a closed off airstrip guarded by law enforcement. During the milestone moment in the close quarters cabin, Egon explains to Jay that the red painted dollar sign next to the 6,000rpm mark was to resemble a fine that the movie team would pay if they over-revved the engine. All in all, the McLaren M1A represents automotive royalty and a historic moment in time that helped catapult the McLaren brand into what it has become today. View all McLaren supercars and hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All McLaren For Sale Source: Jay Leno's Garage YouTube

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