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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

A line of sports cars drives on a nighttime racetrack under a large illuminated Heineken sign, capturing the excitement of Las Vegas F1.

By Michael Van Runkle – November 30, 2025

Driving The Las Vegas F1 Track, Chasing McLaren’s IndyCar...

As raindrops began to fall on Thursday night of the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, a group of two dozen McLaren supercars gathered surreptitiously outside the wall at Turn 12. Lucky owners on hand joked about participating in the so-called Million Dollar Drive, an opportunity to chase last year’s IndyCar Series runner-up, Pato O’Ward, around the amazing F1 street course after Free Practice 2 wound down. McLaren offered me a chance to join in on the action, so I happily pulled on a helmet and jumped into one of my favorite supercars, a 750S, for a quick stint of just two 3.853-mile laps. I pulled up to Turn 12, very curious to experience the top speed and cornering traction on the Vegas strip. The few other F1 circuits – current and former – I’d previously driven all typically boasted the most pristine tarmac surface of any tracks on earth. But Vegas only joined the F1 calendar in 2023, and the first year proved somewhat infamous after a manhole cover pulled loose from the racecars’ downforce and smashed up Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari. Rumors of another manhole cover popping up even caused a brief delay in FP2 as I pitted with the McLarens. And as I pulled out, the rain only started to fall harder and harder. Negotiating the weather, the other McLaren drivers, trying to keep an eye on O’Ward in his full-on racecar-spec Artura – all as the brilliant neon lights flared up on my increasingly raindrop-splattered windshield – required extreme focus. But the actual road surface at Vegas proved extremely forgiving, surprisingly grippy despite the wet, and smoother than smooth. Until, that is, I popped over a curb or two and upset the suspension of my 750S a bit. Still, ripping through gears before a crowd of F1 fans, the casinos flying by, the Sphere illuminating the night sky. No doubt, one of the drives of my life. Meet McLaren’s IndyCar Superstar: Pato O’Ward Before heading out for such a memorable night, I caught up with O’Ward, hoping to glean some words of wisdom about what to expect from the evening’s festivities and the upcoming IndyCar season from one of the racing world’s last remaining old-fashioned wild men, famed for his ninja-fast hands on the wheel, and a true fan favorite. How does the street course for the Vegas F1 circuit compare to street courses for IndyCar like Long Beach, St. Petersburg and Toronto? Less bumpy for sure; it's smooth. I wouldn't say it's the smoothest, because the F1 cars are porpoising quite a bit. But compared to an IndyCar street course, the F1 car’s floor wouldn't survive at all. But it won't be bumpy for you in a road car. You might feel some undulations, especially when you're going super-fast in the back stretch, but you won't feel, like, harsh bumps. I think you're going to really appreciate what the car can do speed-wise, if they let us wring its neck a little bit in the back stretch. What about the transitions, with the curbs and the asphalt? (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) The curbs are aggressive. You'll definitely feel the curbs if you're riding on them. It's the same tarmac all the way around, so there really isn't a concrete-to-asphalt transition; everything is the same. But I would say the track itself isn't as rough as other typical street courses, at least out of what I'm used to. Have you ever driven Monaco? I have not driven Monaco! But I bet it feels like you're going like 300, 400 miles an hour in a Formula 1 car. Speaking of, I know you've done some free practice sessions with McLaren F1. What's your relationship with the F1 team like these days? My full-time job's in IndyCar, and then my side hustle is traveling for free in the Formula 1 world and occasionally jumping in the F1 car. It's not too shabby at all. I get to watch, entertain, and sometimes drive . What are some of the ways that you think IndyCar is more exciting than F1? There's a bit more chaos in the races, I would say. Weirdly, this year was dominated by one driver , but it usually never is. I mean, this hasn't been seen in 50 years. But, usually, you can never say who's gonna be on the podium. And I feel like in F1, you can get a good idea. So, I would say it's a bit more unpredictable and chaotic, and I feel like that draws attention. But what F1's got that no one else has is just the sex appeal. The sexy status, like the invisible wall, everyone wants to be there just to be there. No one else has been able to obtain that level. Obviously, they're global; you've got the biggest brands in the world with the most money. But it's turned into something like, ‘Hey, I was there.’ No matter how little you know about race cars. For sure, I'm seeing a lot of selfies being taken out here in Vegas. What are your hopes for IndyCar this coming season? I hope the series keeps getting bigger. I know FOX has been a big thing for the series, and they've got skin in the game. And, so, I think the trajectory it's taking is in the right way. But I think it's also pretty important for leadership to make the right calls on where we're racing, what we're going to do with the new car. We still want to be leading as a top series worldwide, even though it's mostly in America. The cars can't be all spec. We still got to have different engines; we still have to have something worth developing for teams. There's got to be some differences in creativity, you know, so I really hope they don't take that away. My personal goal is I want to finish every lap, which was my goal this year, but sadly, those dreams were crushed in Portland when I had an engine issue. And then I had the tire blowout in Nashville. That wasn't amazing. I just want to finish every lap, and I feel like in doing so, I'll be sitting pretty at the end of the year. All right, most important question: We’ve talked about your kickass car collection before. What are you driving most these days? I've got my head-turner, which is a 720S in Tokyo Cyan. It's like a baby blue. For my daily driver, I've got an M3 Comp. I really like it, it’s all-wheel drive, but you can do only rear, like drift mode, if you want. I've got the ultimate of luxury and in my opinion, it is the best in the garage: a Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost. I never thought I would enjoy such a car at such a young age, but it is the epitome of not being rushed in the morning. That's what it feels like. I drive that thing almost every day I'm home. And I've got the loudest car, my Shelby Cobra kit car. I wish it was an original, but it's got a 5.0-liter Coyote, 485-horse, fuel-injected, side pipes, super loud. Then I've got a Ferrari 458 Italia with a Novitec exhaust, Vorsteiner aero, the thing looks mean, looks badass. That's what I've got right now, I'm pretty happy, that's a good collection. But at some point, I'd love a W1. Oh, I know who you can talk to about that… Yeah, I'm going to make a bet with Zak . He doesn't know about it yet, but I'm going to make a bet. I win the Indy 500, he gets me a W1. I think that's totally fair! View All McLarens For Sale Images: Andrew Links, FIA, McLaren Retail

By Charles Bradley – November 13, 2025

Project Viva Revealed: One-of-One McLaren 750S Spider Bri...

Ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, McLaren Automotive has revealed Project Viva, a one-of-one McLaren 750S Spider designed and built by McLaren Special Operations (MSO). As McLaren’s bespoke division, MSO is synonymous with the pinnacle of personalization—transforming a client’s inspiration into automotive art. Inspired by the spectacle and energy of Las Vegas, Project Viva embodies the shared ambition and innovation that unite McLaren and the city itself. Every inch of this singular supercar reflects MSO’s mastery of craftsmanship and creativity, blending design, narrative, and artistry into a seamless luxury statement. Reimagining the City of Lights through a monochrome lens, Project Viva takes an unexpected approach in a destination defined by neon color and excess. Rather than recreating Vegas’ glow through vibrancy, MSO interprets the city’s pulse, architecture, and atmosphere through intricate, hand-painted linework. The ‘Sketch in Motion’ livery captures the movement and spirit of Las Vegas – from its iconic skyline and illuminated signage to its rhythm of music and performance – all tied together with McLaren’s own racing heritage. MSO’s bespoke palette for Project Viva includes Muriwai White, a tone inspired by the Muriwai House motif, and Vegas Nights, a new MSO-exclusive paint developed solely for this commission. The deep black finish features subtle cyan, magenta, and green metallic flecks designed to mimic the shimmer of Las Vegas after dark. Each stroke and shade carries intent—every line tells part of a larger story, illustrating MSO’s philosophy of building around emotion and inspiration rather than aesthetics alone. Adding a layer of authenticity and motorsport pedigree, McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri contributed hand-applied details, including the team’s tenth Constructors’ World Championship star on the rear bumper, alongside signature lines and sketches. Their involvement ties the bespoke project back to McLaren’s legendary track record and dedication to performance. “Project Viva captures what McLaren Special Operations is all about – pushing beyond convention to create something truly personal. It’s where craft meets character, and where any inspiration can become a story told through design. Every commission we create is a fusion of vision and skill, resulting in a car that authentically expresses the inspiration behind it. Whether born from brand storytelling or a client’s own passion, MSO exists to turn ideas into something unique and meaningful,” said Jonathan Simms, Director of McLaren Special Operations (MSO). The McLaren 750S Project Viva will be on display at the McLaren Experience Center within the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel from November 13–20, coinciding with the Las Vegas Grand Prix. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, it represents not just the most personal expression of the McLaren 750S, but also a new benchmark for luxury automotive artistry – where vision, craftsmanship, and performance meet under the bright lights of the world’s most dazzling city. View All Mclarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

An orange and blue race car is displayed on a platform in front of a vibrant orange McLaren backdrop that reads “ENDURE BEYOND THE DAWN,” celebrating McLaren’s Project: Endurance Hypercar Debuts Triple Crown Livery at Monterey.

By Khris Bharath – August 16, 2025

McLaren’s Project: Endurance Hypercar Debuts Triple Crown...

Monterey Car Week isn’t just a stage for rare exotics. McLaren, for instance, held a private showcase to debut the Project: Endurance customer Le Mans Hypercar in a new Triple Crown-inspired livery. For depositors and potential buyers in the United States, it was the first chance to get an up-close look at how McLaren is combining its heritage with its latest motorsport ambitions. For those unaware, Project: Endurance is an exclusive customer program, offering ownership of a car that few will ever experience and full immersion in McLaren’s endurance racing development. McLaren’s 2027 Le Mans Hypercar first broke cover ahead of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, and we’ve covered it extensively in the September 2025 print edition of duPont REGISTRY. The hypercar’s latest livery seen here, pays homage to McLaren’s first Triple Crown win at the 1974 Indianapolis 500, with McLaren Orange dominating the body, a dark blue center stripe inspired by the Texas flag, and a lone white star on the roof, a tribute to Texan driver Johnny Rutherford. His race number 3 is also carried over, alongside the Speedy Kiwi and Speedmark logos. The event was headlined by McLaren Group Holdings CEO Nick Collins, Racing CEO Zak Brown, and hosted by Justin Bell, who finished third overall at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans in the #51 McLaren F1 GTR, strengthening the connection to McLaren’s racing heritage. “There is a huge level of excitement for Project: Endurance around the globe with customers and fans. The opportunity to be one of only a few to own this Le Mans Hypercar and be directly involved in the development and testing program is a very special proposition,” Nick Collins, McLaren Group Holding CEO. Project: Endurance will make its competitive debut in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship, as McLaren campaigns to win motorsport’s Triple Crown, Monaco, INDY, and Le Mans, within a single season. For customers, this buy-in goes far beyond garage bragging rights. Ownership includes behind-the-scenes access to McLaren’s WEC program, key team personnel, engineers, drivers, and a two-year track program at some of the world’s best circuits. Each owner will also get professional driver coaching, their own pit crew, and race engineers to help them master the car. Collins added, “We’re looking forward to showcasing Project: Endurance, with a livery tied specifically to our U.S. motorsports heritage, to America's customers and prospects throughout August.” McLaren will continue to court prospects in Dallas and Miami through the end of August, and while this livery looks backward to 1974, the strategy is very much about the future. View All McLarens For Sale Source: McLaren

By Khris Bharath – July 10, 2025

Lanzante 95-59: A Modern Three-Seat Tribute To The Le Man...

It may look like a McLaren, but what you’re looking at here is something entirely more nuanced and very special. This is the Lanzante 95-59, a three-seater sports car that is the British firm’s boldest project to date, and it just broke cover at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Three weeks ago, we teased this carbon-clad tribute with glimpses of its sculpted bodywork, LED tail lights, and that signature floating wing. Now, here it is in full view, and while it borrows its bones from McLaren’s 750S, it has been completely reimagined with one clear inspiration: the 1995 Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR chassis #59 run by Lanzante themselves and piloted by Yannick Dalmas, Masanori Sekiya, and JJ Lehto. Hence, the name: 95-59. For some context, this is also the same outfit that has turned P1 GTRs into road cars and the 95:59 for Lanzante, represents a culmination of everything that they've achieved since that historic Le Mans win, 30 years ago. Now, at first glance, the 95-59 appears to carry familiar McLaren proportions, but look closer and everything’s been tightened. The new front end replaces the 750’s pinched lights with a carbon-clad fascia. From the side, it’s a combination of painted surfaces that overlap with sunken carbon insets and subtly aggressive bodywork. Much of that credit goes to Paul Howse, the former McLaren designer behind the P1 and 720S, who styled the 95-59 with seamless surfacing and purposeful aerodynamics. Everything that’s carbon serves a purpose. Everything that’s painted flows in one unbroken motion. A highlight is the pillar-mounted mirrors, an option on the McLaren F1. At the back? Active aero, a central spine, and a race-grade exhaust system visually reinforce the car’s single most radical departure: its seating layout. Yes, this is a three-seater, but unlike the stretched Speedtail, the 95-59's carbon tub has been completely reengineered to accommodate the iconic McLaren F1-style layout: with the driver front and center, flanked by two slightly staggered passenger seats. This required moving the pedal box, heating system, and even reshaping the fuel tank to maximize range. The result? A supercar with a 20-gallon tank, enough luggage space upfront, and a curb weight of just 2,755 pounds, which is frankly remarkable for a modern twin-turbo V8 sports car and comes close to the McLaren F1’s 2,513 pounds. Lanzante wanted to create a supercar that was usable in the real world. As for the powerplant, it's still the familiar 4.0-liter McLaren V8 under the skin, which now produces over 850 horsepower, 100 more than the 750S. Based on customer demand and feedback, there are no hybrid systems, no electric trickery here, just mechanical purity with long legs and the ability to tour cross country. But make no mistake: this car is so much more than a tribute. It’s a challenge to over-complicate and define what a driver’s car should be in 2025. Only 59 examples will ever exist and for those lucky enough to get their hands on this for £1.3 million ($1.77 million) creation, they will be part of a highly exclusive club who have the privilege of owning a car that shares its basic ethos with other three-seater exotics like the McLaren F1 (+$20 million), McLaren Speedtail (~2.5 million) and the Gordon Murray T.50 (~$2.3million), all at a slightly more attainable price-point. View All McLarens For Sale Source: Lanzante, McLaren

By Khris Bharath – June 14, 2025

McLaren Project: Endurance Presents Exclusive Opportunity...

The 2025 24 Hours Of Le Mans weekend is upon us and in a bold move that blurs the lines between factory racing and customer experience, McLaren has announced Project: Endurance, a highly exclusive opportunity for a handful of buyers to not just get their hands on a true Le Mans Hypercar, but actually savor the world of high-stakes endurance racing themselves. McLaren's Project: Endurance The initiative, developed jointly by McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing, Project Endurance, will develop a limited run of customer Le Mans Hypercars alongside McLaren’s 2027 WEC factory entries. These machines will be race-bred and powered by a twin-turbo V6 hybrid that sends power to the rear wheels, just like the LMDh racer that McLaren United AS will field at Le Mans. Renowned Italian chassis experts, Dallara, who also supply INDYCAR, are the key technical partner. “This isn’t about replicas or tributes. It’s about giving a select few the keys to something real. An authentic race car. A front-row seat to history in the making.” - Nick Collins, CEO of McLaren Group Holdings But ownership is only part of the story, as Project Endurance also grants direct access to the inner workings of the factory racing program. Customers will join McLaren at everything from test sessions and development briefings to trackside action at Le Mans itself. Buyers will gain an unprecedented insight into the only manufacturer to have won the Triple Crown of Motorsport: the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500, and Le Mans, a win that came for McLaren in 1995 with an F1 GTR. To celebrate 30 years since that win, McLaren even launched a special edition 750S Le Mans Edition. But come 2027, and the folks in papaya have ambitions to accomplish the Triple Crown yet again, this time in a single season. “We’ve proven we can win in Formula 1, IndyCar, and Le Mans. Now we’re inviting fans and collectors to write the next chapter with us—not just as spectators, but as true participants.” - Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing Each owner will be enrolled in a two-year McLaren track program, visiting some of the world’s most prestigious race tracks. Supported by dedicated pit crews and race engineers, participants will enjoy arrive-and-drive access, complete with professional driver coaching and a setup of McLaren’s top-tier racers. View All McLarens For Sale The Impact Of The Hypercar Class McLaren’s announcement comes at a critical time for the sport, where earlier this week, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) said that they are committing to the Hypercar platform until 2032. This move will continue to draw even more luxury and performance automotive brands to the world of the top tier of endurance racing. We’re already seeing this trend take off with a slew of announcements, like the 1-of-1 Porsche 963 RSP commissioned for Roger Penske, the track-only Valkyrie LM that will allow 10 lucky customers the chance to own and experience the closest thing to an Aston Martin LMH racer. Ferrari has a similar program with its Client-Spec 499P Modificata, which debuted in March last year. Besides McLaren, Genesis, and Ford will also join the WEC Hypercar action at Le Mans in 2027. Prices and allocation details about McLaren's Project: Endurance remain under wraps, but for now, for those fortunate to get into the program, it will be a backstage pass to one of motorsport’s most elite stages, as the hypercar era begins to heat up. As for this weekend’s campaign at the iconic French race, all eyes are on the front row with Cadillac’s historic front-row lockout. View Supercars and Exotics For Sale Source: McLaren

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 13, 2025

This Ultra-Rare 1-of-2 Marlboro White 1995 McLaren F1 Jus...

While many cars have gone on to cement themselves as icons in the automotive world, none quite carry the significance and stature of the legendary McLaren F1. Developed and engineered strictly with the intent to dominate race circuits around the world, most passionate collectors and enthusiasts know the F1 to be a once-million-dollar supercar that now trades quietly amongst a niche group of owners for more than $20+ million. Along with a historic involvement in car culture, the list of past and present McLaren F1 owners is equally as impressive, with A-list names like Jay Leno, Ralph Lauren, Elon Musk, Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean), George Harrison, and so many more. Adding to the ongoing history of this timeless machine, the team at Broad Arrow Private Sales is proud to announce the sale of this immaculate 1995 McLaren F1. this1995 McLaren F1 (chassis no. 053) is one of only two finished in Marlboro White, making it an incredibly rare find for any collector with the means of buying a car of this caliber. Its distinctive interior features a light blue Alcantara driver's seat paired with dark blue/grey leather and Alcantara passenger seats. With only 1,291 kilometers (802 miles) on the odometer, this McLaren F1 remains one of the lowest-mileage and most original examples in existence. McLaren Special Operations has meticulously maintained the car, guaranteeing its factory-correct condition is preserved for years to come. Beyond its pristine condition, chassis 053 includes its original factory tools, owner's manuals, and a bespoke fitted luggage set, reinforcing itself as a complete and well-preserved example of Gordon Murray's iconic design. Its well-documented history traces back to original ownership by Japanese racing team owner Kazumichi Goh. In 2021, it underwent a fuel cell replacement, followed by comprehensive maintenance in 2024 to ensure its mechanical condition matches its remarkable originality. As one of the most sought-after supercars ever produced, this McLaren F1 is now set to continue its legacy in the hands of a fortunate new owner. View all Broad Arrow Private Sales inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Broad Arrow Private Sales Inventory Source: Broad Arrow Private Sales

A digital image of a McLaren W1 parked in a studio.

By Gabriel Vega – October 06, 2024

Unveiled: The 2025 McLaren W1

The W1 arrives as a 1,258-hp hybrid hypercar with extreme active aero, and gullwing doors.

An image of a McLaren Artura Spider on the road.

By Gabriel Vega – February 26, 2024

2025 McLaren Artura Spider Unveiled As A 690-HP Lightweig...

The 2025 McLaren Artura Spider arrives as far more than a roofless take on its coupe counterpart. The Woking-based carmaker implemented substantial changes to the Spider's powertrain, chassis, and software to refine its entry-level hybrid and improve its driving experience. It's worth noting, however, that while today's announcement centers mainly around the Spider, these updates also make their way to the coupe, making this a double unveil for the 2025 model year. The biggest change implemented for the Artura Spider is, of course, the addition of a carbon fiber folding roof. And like previous convertible McLarens, transforming a coupe into a Spider is made relatively "simple" by this car's carbon monocoque. According to McLaren, this latest car's 3,212-pound dry weight increases by 136 lb over the coupe's, with most of that extra heft coming not from added strengthening components but rather from the folding mechanism itself. This tub is so stiff that the carmaker states that there is no loss in rigidity, even with its roof section removed. Its carbon top folds in 11 seconds at up to 31 mph. Exterior changes aside, the 2025 McLaren Artura Spider benefits from major powertrain updates in physical hardware and software. Power increases to 690 horsepower, a 19-hp bump gained by an engine recalibration, while its maximum 531 pound-feet of torque output remains unchanged. Its 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 may remain physically unchanged; it benefits from an updated valved exhaust system and improved ducting that improves cooling and heat extraction. Because these power gains are achieved chiefly through software improvements, McLaren stated it would offer the upgrade to existing Artura owners at no extra cost. Alongside the extra power, the McLaren Artura Spider and its coupe counterpart get stiffer engine mounts. The carmaker incorporates them to reduce engine movement under load to improve stability and agility. Additionally, the stiffened mounts should allow the driver to feel more of the engine's vibrations, increasing overall involvement. On the software side, improvements include adding what McLaren calls its "Spinning Wheel Pull-Away" feature, or in layman's terms, a track-only burnout mode. The Spider's suspension gets revised damper valving, improving their responsiveness. These work alongside improvements to Artura's ethernet architecture, which enhances handling response rates by up to 90 percent. It retains its Comfort, Sport, and Track modes that can be adjusted by rocket controls placed just ahead of the steering wheel. The Artura's E-motor, which sits between this car's eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and acts as its reverse gear, develops 94 horsepower and 166 pounds of torque. And while its 7.4 kilowatt-hour usable capacity hasn't changed, its range has improved, and it can now cruise up to 21 miles. Given the Artura Spider's relatively minor weight gains and power boost, its performance stats are virtually unchanged from the coupe's. It sprints to 60 mph in three seconds, hits 124 mph in 8.4, and 186 mph in 21.6. It'll complete the quarter-mile in 10.8 seconds and top out at an electronically limited 205 mph. These stats are made possible partly by the Spider's recalibrated transmission, which now shifts 25 percent faster. McLaren introduced a "pre-fill" feature that pressurizes the hydraulic fluid in the transmission so it can respond instantly when the driver clicks up to the next gear. Power still goes to the rear wheels only via an electronic differential nestled within the transmission. Alongside model range changes, McLaren has updated this car's options list, including new carbon fiber components, a quicker front-axle lift system, and black Stealth badges. While the Spider comes standard with a unique set of 15-spoke wheels, a new set of 10-spoke Super-Lightweight wheels is optional. According to McLaren, the Artura Spider will come standard with the brand's Clubsport seat in most markets; however, sporting and heated comfort seats will also be available. The 2025 McLaren Artura Spider starts at $273,800 for the U.S. However, the carmaker also plans to offer three packs to alter the Spider's aesthetic, look, and feel. Called Performance, TechLux, and Vision, each package adds $9,400 to this hybrid's base price. The Artura Spider is available to order now, with deliveries expected to begin around the middle of this year.

By Jordan Aquistapace – February 22, 2023

The GearBox: Elva Edition

The McLaren Elva elevates the meaning of an open cockpit design to a whole new level, with the ability to choose an optional winds...

By Edward Jones – August 11, 2021

New McLaren P1 HDK Debuted by O'Gara Coach and Lanzante A...

The two brands are starting the partnership off with a brilliant reveal. O'Gara Coach and Lanzante have both announced an exciting partnership between the two brands. This partnership will allow O'Gara Coach to offer their clientele with Lanzante's incredible bespoke projects. The partnership also gives O'Gara Coach the ability to take care of servicing and after-sales in regards to commissions from Lanzante, which will make owning one of their creations in the U.S. easier than before. Alongside this announcement, the two brands also unveiled a new McLaren P1 HDK (High Downforce Kit), the second of its kind created. The HDK was inspired by the original High Downforce Kit that McLaren F1 owners would add to their car in order to give their supercars an appearance similar to that of an F1 GTR. This particular P1 HDK started life off as a road-going P1 hypercar and was commissioned for Tom O'Gara, owner of O'Gara Coach. Its design is completely bespoke, featuring metallic green paint, saddle tan leather seats, and 24kt gold electroformed badges. As you can plainly see, the green, gold, and tan color combination work brilliantly on this P1 HDK. If you would like to see it for yourself, this example will make its debut at Quail: A Motorsports Gathering on Friday, August 13 from 10am to 4pm. If O'Gara Coach and Lanzante were looking to start their partnership off with a bang, they most definitely succeeded. We're more than excited to see more Lanzante commissions in the United States, especially knowing they'll look this good. “We are very excited to partner with Lanzante Limited,” said Tom O’Gara. “Having just completed our fifth project together, which happens to be my own personal car, we are thrilled to be able to introduce our existing clientele as well as potential new clients to the extremely special bespoke projects Lanzante produces. With this partnership not only can we assist clients with the commission and acquisition portion, but the servicing and after-sales portion as well, which we all know is the most important part.” If you'd like to learn how to order your bespoke McLaren from Lanzante, be sure to contact either McLaren Beverly Hills or McLaren San Diego. Source: O'Gara CoachPhotos by Harry Rudd

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