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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 Nicole Slaughter-Graham – February 03, 2016

10 Exclusive Cars for Sale on duPontREGISTRY.com- Feb 1, ...

This week's Top 10 cars for sale on duPontREGISTRY feature the mean Huracan, the timeless Rolls-Royce Wraith, and a really special feature (our first ever!) in the number 1 spot. Check out the list below!10. 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4S The Targa represents Porsche's standard for the "unmistakable 911 sports car". The fenders follow a well-known, pronounced curve and the headlights preserve the iconic, round Porsche shape. With a completely robotic, soft top and an extended wheelbase, the 7th generation of the Targa model preserves historic prestige while bringing in the best of modern technology.2015 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4S Specs 1562 miles 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder 0-100 mph in 4.4 seconds 400 hp Price: $124,990 View Listing9. 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG The G-Wagon is known for being one of the most powerful, SUVs on the market and the G63 AMG is no exception. This particular unit features seating capacity for 5, blind-spot assist and BabySmart childseat sensor with rear child safety locks as well.2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Specs 22 miles 5.5-liter V8 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds 563 hp Price: $146,025 View Listing 8. 1967 Shelby GT500 Eleanor Super Snake #008 Want to be gone in sixty seconds? Here's your chance to "go baby, go" in this Eleanor. It comes with a manual transmission, of course, and only 341 miles clocked on its odometer. This is a perfect addition to any automotive collection. 1967 Shelby GT500 (Eleanor) Specs 341 miles 427 V8 Gray metallic exterior with gray/black leather interior Price: $349,000 View Listing 7. 2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 This Huracan comes in the Verde Mantis finish with electric heated seats and parking sensors. Three driving modes--Stada, Sport and Corsa-- determine the changes in response of the suspension for more accurate handling with regard to the type of driving you want to partake in. 2016 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Specs 25 miles 5.2-liter V10 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds 602 hp Price: $279,695 View Listing6. 2016 BMW M6 2-Door Coupe "The M6 is a classic grand touring car that just happens to be a world-class performance machine, too," according to Edmunds. The M6 isn't just a powerhouse, but it's also a reliable vehicle with great safety ratings so you and your family feel safe and secure on the road.2016 BMW M6 Specs 9 miles 4.4-liter V8 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds 560 hp Price: $167,195 View Listing 5. 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS The GT3 RS is hailed as the most powerful naturally aspirated 911 in the history of the company. Suited for the track, the GT3 RS is ready to provide high speeds and top performance to keep you on your toes. 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Specs 15.939 miles 3.6-liter V6 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds 415 hp Price: $199,999 View Listing4. 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith Rolls-Royce is known for bringing together power and luxury, and this 2-door coupe Wraith showcases the best of both attributes. Though derived from the Ghost, the Wraith is quick and controlled, nimble and light.2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith Specs 15.939 miles 6.6-liter V12 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds 624 hp Price: $348,888 View Listing 3. 2009 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Perfect for those addicted to speed, the Ferrari F430 Scuderia features an abundance of carbon fiber and an incredible top speed of over 200 mph. This particular model is marked by yellow and black alcantara stitched seats and the yellow NART racing stripe. 2009 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Specs 8767 miles 4.3-liter V8 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds 503 hp Price: $279,995 View Listing 2. 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS At the intersection of sports car and race car sits the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS with maxed-out street-legal motorsport technology. The engine boasts the some of the most power in the Porsche 911 family–thanks in part to direct fuel injection and stellar natural aspiration. 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Specs 8767 miles 4-liter V6 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds 500 hp Price: $369,900 View Listing1. 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Honestly, we might be a little too excited about this one. This is the first ever 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 to be featured on our site. Though street-legal, Shelby GT350 is completely track-ready and strong as ever.2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Specs 82 miles 5.2-liter V8 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds (est) 500 hp (est) Price: $175,000 View Listing

By Nicole Slaughter-Graham – January 28, 2016

Top 10 Sales at the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2016

The 2016 Mecum Auction in Kissimmee just released their Top 10 vehicles and it looks like the 1960s and '70s were in popular demand. Here are the results:10. 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Serial No. 21, Pilot Car Final Price: $450,000 9. 1970 Plymouth Cuda Convertible Serial No. 4, Pilot Car Final Price: $475,000 8. 1970 Ford Torino King Cobra Unrestored Final Price: $525,000 7. 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona 1 of 20 Final Price: $550,000 6. 1969 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T Convertible Only Documented 4-Speed Hemi Final Price: $625,000 5. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Tanker 1 of 63 Final Price: $710,000 4. 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Unrestored Final Price: $950,000 3. 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T Convertible 1 of 9 Final Price: $1,650,000 2. 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible Restored by Julius Steuer Final Price: $2,300,000 1. 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible 1 of 5 Final Price: $2,675,000

By Steve Chapman Jr – December 22, 2015

Ten New Super and Luxury Sleighs for Santa

Right now, Santa and his elves are getting ready for the biggest day of their year: Christmas. They've been working around the clock to make sure this Christmas will be memorable for children around the world.With Santa working nonstop for others, it's not a bad idea for him to kick back and get himself a little treat. Yeah, his wooden sleigh being pulled by reindeer is classic, but so is a red 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition.Sports Cars For SaleBelow are ten rides we think Santa should consider for a daily driver during his offseason. Have a different sleigh in mind? Let us know in the comments below.Buy Now: 2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV LP 750-4 Buy Now: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Buy Now: 2008 Bugatti Veyron Buy Now: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Buy Now: 2006 Ford GT Buy Now: 2003 Ferrari Enzo Buy Now: 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Buy Now: 2016 Bentley Continental GTC Buy Now: 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost Buy Now: 2016 McLaren 650S Coupe

By Caitlin Duffy – November 03, 2015

Top 5 Roads to Drive in the American Southeast

So far in 2015, spring has sprung, summer heated the country up and the clocks have fallen back, meaning there are just a few weeks left when long drives just for the sake of driving are still possible. However, that doesn't necessarily apply to the whole country. The American Southeast benefits from its lower latitude, meaning winter is cold, but nowhere near as snowy as it is in other parts of the nation. Plus, Florida is part of the Southeast, providing ample opportunities to enjoy a day in a convertible no matter what month it is. (See Also: The Ultimate List of Top Halloween Cars for Your Costume) Below are some of the Southeast's best drives, ranging from challenging roads with extreme changes in elevation and hundreds of switchbacks, to long stretches of asphalt with stunning views on either side. Check them out below before you plan your next road trip, and let us know in the comments if there are any drives south of the Mason-Dixon that you think we missed.Tail of the Dragon (Tennessee) With 318 curves and turns packed into just 11 miles, the Tail of the Dragon may be one of the best-known spots for an exhilarating drive in the country, let alone the Southeast. It's both a beautiful and challenging drive that runs along US 129 from North Carolina to Tennessee, or from Tennessee to North Carolina, depending on end you start at. Our editor Ed Jones spent some time on a rally that traveled this route, and was thoroughly impressed; you can read his reactions here. Check out the official website at www.TailoftheDragon.com to learn more.For the drive: Ferrari 458 Speciale Buy NowOverseas Highway (Florida) It's not exactly known for its twists and turns, nor is it a place to test the limits of your speed, but US-1 from Homestead, Florida to Key West is quite possibly one of the most beautiful drives you'll ever experience. It seems like the majority of the drive is on bridges, and during the day it'll feel as though you're actually driving across the ocean, rather than through a chain of islands. The water is actually turquoise, the sands are bright white and when night falls, you'll be treated to one of the best galactic shows you'll ever see. For the drive: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder Buy Now The Diamondback Loop (North Carolina) This is a road to take on if you're looking for a test of your ability to turn. NC 226A is an insane twisting trail of just over 12 miles, with more than 190 curves, many measuring almost 180 degrees. The altitude changes so drastically that you can expect a temperature difference of around 10 degrees Fahrenheit from the summit to the base. Learn more about this drive at www.DiamondbackNC.com. For the drive: Porsche 918 Spyder Buy NowOcala National Forest (Florida) Route 19 through the Ocala National Forest runs for right around 36 miles through central Florida's stunning palm hammocks and natural springs. Home to some of the world's most beautiful springs, Ocala makes for a great place to enjoy a relaxing drive through warm countryside, especially when the weather is getting cold elsewhere. Keep an eye out for off-roading trails while you're passing through - there are 81 miles of trails dubbed "Tread Lightly! Four Wheel Drive Way" dedicated solely to off-road capable vehicles.For the drive: Ford F-150 Raptor Buy NowChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Route 197 (Georgia) Just north of Helen, Georgia, and a few miles west of the South Carolina border, the stretch of Georgia route 197 along Lake Burton is a beautiful drive any time of year. Of course, taking a few twists and turns around these 8 miles of calm switchbacks is best during the fall or spring, when every tree is sporting its best colors. For the drive: 2015 McLaren 650S Coupe Buy Now (Images via Google Maps) See More Top Lists

By Caitlin Duffy – October 29, 2015

The Ultimate List of Top Halloween Cars for Your Costume

When it comes to having a killer costume for Halloween, every last detail is crucially important. A zombie isn't a zombie without hints of decaying flesh. Witches need a wand. A pirate better be missing at least one tooth, and you can't be Batman without the Batmobile.But Batman costumes aren't the only ones that should take your evening's ride into consideration. When you step into your costume, you step into character, so why drive a car that your character wouldn't be caught dead in? Or, rather, why drive a car that your character WOULD be caught dead in, because it wasn't a good enough car to survive the zombie apocalypse?(See Also: Top 10 Pink Cars for Breast Cancer Awareness Month)This is common sense here, people.So check out our suggestions for the ideal companion to your costume below, and start preparing - Halloween is only a few days away. If your costume isn't in the list, comment with your idea and we'll try and find the perfect match for you.In Case of Zombies If you're surviving or a victim of the zombie apocalypse this weekend, you'll need a ride capable of rising to the occasion. These cars will keep you alive - or undead - for as long as you need. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Full Metal Jacket 50 caliber Buy Now 2015 US Specialty Vehicles Rhino GX Sport Buy Now 2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 6x6 AMG Buy Now 2015 Terradyne Gurkha RPV Buy Now From the Silver Screen If there's anything that can be said about great movies, it's that the cars used become just as important and iconic as the actors and characters themselves. No matter which movie superstar you choose to emulate this weekend, you'll be incomplete without the proper ride. Back to the Future 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Buy Now James Bond 2014 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Spy Car Buy Now Ghostbusters 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood "Ghostbusters" Miller-Meteor Hearse/Ambulance Buy NowWolf of Wall Street 1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Buy NowKnight Rider 1982 Pontiac Firebird Buy Now101 Dalmatians: Cruella de Vil 1937 Bugatti Roadster Replica "Bugnaughty" Buy Now The Ladybug Simple, cute and an easy classic - red and black are always a stunning color combo, and every ladybug needs a proper bug to ride in. 2008 Bugatti Veyron Buy Now Ghastly Ghosts Nothing says "spooky" like a good old fashioned ghost story. If you're channeling your inner medium and calling on the ghost world for your costume, what better ride than a fellow apparition? 2014 Rolls-Royce Phantom Buy Now 2016 Rolls-Royce Ghost Buy Now The Superhero Batman may have been the first superhero to the supercar game, but that doesn't mean 21st century imaginings can't join in on the horespowered fun. The Green Lantern 2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Buy Now Superman 2015 Lamborghini Aventador Buy Now The Flash 2014 Lamborghini Aventador 50th Anniversario Edition Buy Now Spiderman 2015 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster Buy Now Last, but not least.... Batman 2012 Lamborghini Aventador Buy Now The Jack-o'-Lantern It's simple, it's classic, it's instantly recognizable and all it really requires is a fondness for the colors orange and black. 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Buy Now 2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Buy Now 2016 Bentley Continental GTC Buy Now 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Buy Now 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Buy Now Headless HorsemanWhat better way to scare everyone around you as the headless horseman than to arrive in a headless horse? The sounds of these topless Ferraris are menacing enough from a block away; just wait until the aggressive headlights arrive in sight. 2009 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M Buy Now 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta Buy Now 2009 Ferrari F430 Spider Buy NowThe ParentSo you've got the kids, and they're ready for a few trips around the neighborhood. Load 'em all onto this stretch cart, and make it a little easier for everyone's feet. 2012 CATVOS UTV Custom Stretch Limo Buy NowSee More Top Lists

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By Caitlin Duffy – October 22, 2015

Top 10 Pink Cars for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

There are many, many ways you can show your support for the annual breast cancer awareness month. But the most common, and most visible, comes in the form of an incredibly vivid color: pink.Every year, October and the color pink are dedicated to spreading breast cancer awareness. It's not just to get the word out about it, since most people know about the second most common form of cancer for women; as the National Breast Cancer Foundation's website explains, it's to raise awareness about early detection.(See Also: America's Top Luxury Cars By State)Companies left and right switch over to pink packaging and logos, pink lemonade sales go through the roof and ribbons are worn and tied around trees. But a really visible way to help spread the word is to deck out your ride.Below are our top 10 favorite pink cars we've found around the internet, and even one you can buy, compiled for your enjoyment. But remember, while showing your support for awareness with the color pink is great, nothing works as well at curing breast cancer as early detection. So grab your pink shirt, prep your car for a pink wrap and make your donation to organizations who fight breast cancer through screenings.Lamborghini Diablo Photo by ZR Auto Diablos For Sale Pink Hot Rod Photo by Toughest CarsBentley Continental GTC Buy Now Ferrari California Photo by Amber Rose Californias For Sale Nissan GT-R Photo by anType Photography GT-Rs For Sale BRABUS Mercedes-Benz CLS63 Photo by Supercars in Thailand BRABUS CLS63s For Sale Lamborghini Huracan Photo by Zac-cars Photography Huracans For Sale Lexus LFA Photo by Sathya Melvani Photography LFAs For Sale Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Photo by Wrap Workz Hong Kong GranTurismo MC Stradales For Sale Rolls-Royce Phantom Photo by Shmee150 Phantoms For Sale (Source: Facebook, National Breast Cancer Foundation) See More Top Lists

By Caitlin Duffy – October 09, 2015

Top 5 Cars & Articles of the Week: Oct. 9, 2015

The fall season is off to an incredible start, with October's first full week seeing some of the best races that have been released this year. From taking a Bentley against a train, to testing 10 cars against each other at one time, the organizers got creative, the cars got fast and volume settings got turned up.(See Also: Top 5 Cars & Articles of the Week: Oct. 2)Below are the top five articles that were the most read on Autofluence from this past week, and below those are the most visited listings from the duPont REGISTRY website. Take a moment to check them all out and catch up on this past week's most popular stories, and snag your dream car before someone else adds it to their collection.Top 5 Articles on Autofluence How to Load a Pagani Zonda Revolucion The Pagani Zonda Revolucion was introduced back in 2013 as the last Zonda model the Italian automaker would create. We now know that... Read MoreAston Martin Vulcan Meets Vulcan V Bomber Jet The Vulcan moniker is officially transitioning from the sky to the ground, but before passing the torch, the two feats of engineering had... Read MorePorsche 918 Spyder vs. Lamborghini Aventador Pirelli Edition: Launch Control Drag Race Another day, another incredible pairing of supercars running against each other on a drag strip. This time, we have the 918 Spyder, Porsche’s hybrid monster capable of... Read MoreBentley Continental GT vs. Desert Train Race It’s been 85 years since Captain Woolf Barnato, one of the original Bentley Boys, made a bet and drove from Cannes to London faster than... Read More10 Cars Tested in One Quarter Mile Drag Race A Mercedes AMG GT S. The Bentley Continental GT3-R. Chevrolet’s Corvette Z06, the Cadillac ATS-V, a Volkswagen Golf R and... Read MoreTop 5 Cars on duPontREGISTRY.com 2012 Jeep Wrangler Bandit 7.0 Hemi Supercharged Call for price Buy Now 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder $2,949,000 Buy Now 2015 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse $3,498,000 Buy Now 2015 US Specialty Vehicles Rhino GX Sport $180,680 Buy Now 2006 Bugatti Veyron $995,000 Buy Now See Past Top Articles

By Caitlin Duffy – September 04, 2015

Top 5 Cars & Articles of the Week: Sept. 4, 2015

Which marques caught the attention of our audiences this week, and when it comes to finding another car for their collection, which marques have the most shoppers? For the first week of September, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz took those titles home.Check out our most read articles and top five cars of the week below, enjoy a long holiday weekend and come back next week for more updates from the world of luxury, exotic and classic cars.Top 5 Articles on Autofluence Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR SS - Hear its Engine Start Up and Rev The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Super Sport was one of the iconic cars of the 1990s that you more than likely... Read MoreAmazing Iron Man Aventador is an Avenger in Disguise Iron Man, a.k.a. Tony Stark, is known to the world as an Avenger, a suave businessman and a connoisseur of fine cars. With that last characteristic in mind... Read More$2.5 Million Bugatti Chiron to Reach 288 mph Bugatti has been tight-lipped about the development of their successor to the Veyron since confirming it was in the works June 27, but the... Read MoreBugatti Vision Gran Turismo: The Most Intense Bugatti, Ever Gran Turismo 6 has become one of the most well-known racing games thanks to the physical and digital Vision Gran Turismo models that are being... Read MoreIt's Official: The New Ford GT Race Car Sounds Amazing If you were worried that the new Ford GT race car wasn’t going to sound up to par because of a smaller engine, have no fear. On Aug. 28... Read MoreTop 5 Cars on duPontREGISTRY.com 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Buckingham, Texas View Price 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Dallas, Texas View Price 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari Naples, Florida View Price 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Boise, Idaho View Price 2015 Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 Woodland Hills, California View Price View Past Top Articles & Listings

By Caitlin Duffy – August 25, 2015

America's Top Luxury Cars by State

The luxury car market around the world is booming. Manufacturers from every country are reporting massive growth in the sales of their finest cars, leading to a rare and unprecedented boom of niche models.But exactly which models are leading the charge, and where are they doing so? Particularly, which ones are the most popular here in America?Popular Mechanics might have a few answers.Luxury Cars For SaleOn Aug. 18, they shared an article sourced from a wealth of data looking at DMV registrations in every state. With help from Tom Libby, an auto analyst at IHS Automotive, they were able to figure out some key details about America's car buying habits."First, Libby pulled data about the make and model of every car sold in the U.S., and calculated the popularity of each by percentage using registration data," explains the article. "Then, he did the same at the state level, and compared each state to the national average." Essentially, by comparing the demand in each state with the demand at a national level, they were able to determine which models are most in demand.Looking from the perspective of luxury vehicles, there were more than a few surprises. The BMW 760 was the most popular model from a luxury brand to appear as the most-purchased for each state, topping the lists in Florida, Louisiana and South Carolina. Audi was next, with the S6 seeing high demand in Kansas and New Jersey, and the S3 in Virginia. Cadillac came in third, with the Escalade EXT dominating sales in New York and Texas.(See Also: Audi Reports July Sales, YTD Deliveries Break 1 Million)Audi completely dominated the top sales in New Jersey, with the A3, A4, A5, A6 and Q7 all selling at a rate twice the national average, while the Porsche 918 has seen its highest demand in Kansas. Granted, there are only 190 Porsche 918s in the country, but Kansas residents are buying them at twice the rate of the rest of the country.Check out the list below to see the other most popular luxury models in America and the states they can be found in, and see the full list with the top models for all 50 states by visiting Popular Mechanics here.BMW 760 Florida - 623 percent the national average Louisiana - 854 percent the national average South Carolina - 935 percent the national average i3 California 3 times their national average Washington = 2x nat'l avg Audi S6 Kansas - 243x national average New Jersey - 260x national average S3 Virginia - 343x national average Cadillac Escalade EXT New York - 502x national average Texas - 343x national average Jaguar XK Washington, D.C. - 752x national average XJ Washington, D.C. - 6x national average Porsche 918 Kansas - 2x national average Montana - 2x national averageTesla Model S California - 3x national average Washington - 2x national averageAston Martin Vantage Delaware - 2.5x national average Washington, D.C. - 6x national average North Carolina - 2x national average Vanquish Montana - 2x national average South Dakota - 5x national average DB9 South Dakota - 5x national average Ferrari F12berlinetta Washington, D.C. - 6x national average Montana - 9x national average Rolls-Royce Phantom Florida - 3x national average Wisconsin - 2x national average Ghost Florida - 3x national average Wraith Florida - 3x national average Nevada - 2x national average McLaren 12C North Carolina - 2x national average P1 North Carolina - 2x national average Bentley Mulsanne Nevada - 2x national average Continental Nevada - 2x national average (Source: Popular Mechanics, Images courtesy of Bentley, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, BMW, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Tesla, Cadillac, Porsche, Ferrari, Jaguar, Audi) See More Industry Reports

By Andrew Nabors – August 06, 2015

Top Cars With Most Horsepower 2015

As we approach the beginning of the 2016 model year, we thought it would be fun to compile a list of the cars with the most horsepower on the market. For relatively current production and limited production models, this is the list you need if cost isn’t a consideration. One caveat worth noting is that many European brands use metric horsepower rather than mechanical hp, but we will cover that another day.We want to hear what you think, so tell us which cars have the most accurate numbers, and what you would choose as your daily driver. If we left anything out, please let us know in the comments below.(Note: BHP and HP are ordered by ascending numerical values, though we do understand there is a difference between the two.)Lamborghini Huracan: 602 hp Huracans For Sale Audi R8 V10 Plus: 610 hp R8s For Sale Mercedes-AMG S, SL 65 Models: 621 hp S65s For Sale Rolls-Royce Wraith: 624 bhp Wraiths For Sale Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0 W12: 626 hp Continental GTs For Sale McLaren 650S: 641 hp 650S Spiders For Sale Dodge Viper: 645 hp Vipers For Sale Corvette Z06: 650 hp Z06s For Sale Ferrari FF: 651 hp FFs For Sale Ferrari 488 GTB/Spider: 661 hp McLaren 675LT: 666 bhp Lamborghini Aventador: 690 hp Aventadors For Sale Tesla Model S P85D: 691 hp Model S' For Sale Dodge Challenger/Charger HellCat: 707 hp Pagani Huayra: 720 hp Ferrari F12berlinetta: 731 hp F12berlienttas For Sale Lamborghini Aventador SV: 740 hp W Motors Lykan Hypersport: 780 hp Porsche 918 Spyder: 887 hp 918s For Sale McLaren P1: 903 hp P1s For Sale LaFerrari: 949 hp LaFerraris For Sale McLaren P1 GTR: 986 hp Ferrari FXX K: 1036 hp Zenvo ST1: 1104 hp Koenigsegg Agera RS: 1,160 bhp Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse: 1,200 bhp Veyrons For Sale Hennessey Venom GT: 1,244 hp Venom GTs For SaleKoenigsegg One:1: 1,340 hp Koenigsegg Regera: 1500 hp

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