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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 black Lamborghini Urus SUV with orange accents and a custom Mansory body kit is parked in a modern, gray-tiled showroom.

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 24, 2025

Mansory Unveils New 1,100HP Lamborghini Urus SE Conversion

Mansory transforms the hybrid Lamborghini Urus SE. The Lamborghini Urus has quickly become one of the automotive world’s favorite luxury performance SUVs, combining Lamborghini’s supercar engineering chops and high performance with its aggressive, futuristic design language and sumptuous luxury features. However, the latest variant to be added to the Lamborghini Urus lineup is the new Urus SE, a plug-in hybrid version of the celebrated Super SUV that is also the most powerful variant of the Urus yet. Known for customizing the Lamborghini Urus and other vehicles of its ilk, Mansory has given its signature spin to the Lamborghini Urus SE, adding a complete conversion of the plug-in hybrid Urus SE to its portfolio of luxury and exotic car customizations. The new Urus SE-based conversion, called the Mansory VENATUS SE, is debuting at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, with an ultra-exclusive Limited Launch Edition with only seven units. Visually, Mansory dramatically transforms the Lamborghini Urus SE in the new VENTAUS SE, with a carbon fiber front end that includes a lightweight carbon fiber hood, as well as a body kit around the car that includes custom side skirts, a double spoiler at the rear, and a sports exhaust with three tailpipes. That exhaust teams up with a new engine management system and other tweaks to increase the power of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and hybrid pair to 1,100 horsepower from the stock vehicle’s 800, giving it a top speed of 206 mph and a 0-60 time of under 2.8 seconds. In addition to the exterior visual and performance modifications, the new Mansory VENATUS SE also comes with custom 24-inch wheels, with a specific design for the launch edition, and Mansory clients also get the opportunity to customize their interiors with luxurious upholstery, quilting, carbon fiber accents, and unique colors. With only seven examples being made for the exclusive launch edition, the new Mansory VENTAUS SE is a masterpiece of plug-in hybrid Super SUV performance. View All Lamborghini Urus SE For Sale Image Source: Mansory

A silver Lamborghini Urus, one of the best Lamborghinis, with black accents and red brake calipers is parked on a concrete driveway beside a dark building.

By Tyler Rampersaud – May 14, 2025

The Best Lamborghini Urus SUVs For Sale

This is the supercar enthusiast’s Swiss Army Knife. There’s no such thing as a car that can actually do it all. Limitations of engineering and physics stop cars from combining the ultimate level of performance, practicality, style, and luxury into one vehicle, and for many collectors, the point of having a garage full of different vehicles is to showcase their diverse approaches to automotive excellence. However, as the industry has progressed to introduce new vehicles that come closer than ever to “doing it all.” These vehicles combine the practicality of SUVs with the sumptuous appointments of luxury sedans, and the performance of supercars, and one of the most prominent examples of this is the Lamborghini Urus, the incredibly popular “Super SUV” from the legendary Fighting Bull manufacturer. While the Urus was in fact not Lamborghini’s first SUV model, succeeding the avant-garde and iconoclastic LM002, the Urus wowed enthusiasts across the globe with its ability to combine luxury, practicality, and truly thrilling performance, starting as a concept car that was so well received that it went to production. Since the introduction of the Urus to Lamborghini’s lineup in the 2018 model year, the model has gone on to span a wide range of variants that cater to a variety of enthusiasts, and even the standard Lamborghini Urus is an excellent example of a high-performance luxury Super SUV. With plenty of examples of the Lamborghini Urus listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY, there’s something for any enthusiast available. View some of the best ones below. View All Lamborghini Urus For Sale 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE View Listing & Financing 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing 2022 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2023 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2019 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus View Listing 2021 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus View Listing & Financing 2023 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing 2024 Lamborghini Urus Performante View Listing & Financing What variants of the Lamborghini Urus are available? There are 4 variants of the Lamborghini Urus: the Lamborghini Urus, the Lamborghini Urus S, the Lamborghini Urus Performante, and the Lamborghini Urus SE. Lamborghini Urus (2018-2022) The original variant of the Lamborghini Urus, the 641 horsepower of a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 gets sent to all four wheels, which thanks to torque vectoring and carbon ceramic brakes results in formidable performance. Lamborghini Urus S (2023-) MSRP $237,848 The facelift and essentially the second generation of the Lamborghini Urus, the Urus S features an increased 657 horsepower, and further updates throughout. Since the 2023 model year, the Urus S is the new “standard” version of the Urus. Lamborghini Urus Performante (2023-) MSRP $269,885 This performance-dedicated version of the Urus broke a Pikes Peak record even before its reveal. It features the same 657 horsepower, but with ore racing-focused suspension, aerodynamics, and weight savings, it’s a fiercer performance machine. Lamborghini Urus SE (2024-) MSRP $262,631 The first plug-in hybrid SUV from Lamborghini, the added power of hybridization makes it the most powerful Urus variant yet. A total 789 horsepower means it’ll get from 0-60 in just 2.9 seconds, a blistering number for any SUV. Can you off-road a Lamborghini Urus? The Lamborghini Urus has a degree of off-roading capability, but it showcases its greatest performance off-road. Can you finance a Lamborghini Urus? Yes! Financing your dream Lamborghini Urus for sale is easier than ever thanks to dR Finance, powered by Westlake Financial. View flexible financing options on the listings below.

By Edward Jones – August 19, 2022

Lamborghini Urus Performante Revealed as True Super SUV

Lamborghini has taken their ever-popular Urus and added even more power and style. We knew something like it was coming but it's finally been revealed: the new Lamborghini Urus Performante. This new model is a more performance-oriented take on the off-road SUV and offers an exciting new RALLY mode. As far as appearances go, the Urus Performante shares the same silhouette as the standard model but offers up a few new features. Up front is a new front bumper and splitter in carbon fiber, while a new hood with air inlets rests above it. In the rear is a newly-designed spoiler that increases downforce by 38%. Far below the spoiler is a diffuser in carbon fiber diffuser where the standard titanium Akrapovič sports exhaust can be found. Also Read: 2021 Lamborghini Urus Price & Specs Another change to the side profile of the Urus Performante that many may notice is the fact that it's been lowered by 20mm. Additionally, the wheel track is 16mm wider. And for the wheel, there are new optional 23-inch or forged 22-inch lightweight wheels. Inside, the Lamborghini Urus Performante's interior features Nero Cosmus black Alcantara as standard as well as a hexagonal seat stitching design. Other options include leather interior, color, trim, extension of the Performante trim, and even more in-depth options are available through the Ad Personam program. Being a "Performante" model, Lamborghini ensured that this new SUV was packing some serious power and driving capabilities. For that, the horsepower of the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine has been increased up to 666 hp, the weight has been dropped by 104 lbs, and a new driving mode has been implemented called "RALLY." This new RALLY mode is meant for dirt roads, a place where modern Lamborghinis dared not tread before the Urus. The performance of the Urus Performante is impressive being able to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds. Pushed to its limit, it will hit a top speed of 190 mph. The Lamborghini Urus Performante is priced at $260,676 in the United States. Production or delivery dates have yet to be announced. See All Lamborghini Urus For Sale " width="680">

By Edward Jones – July 20, 2022

New "Sportier" Lamborghini Urus Model Spied

Varryx is back again with an eagle-eye spy of a new Lamborghini Urus model. It's been no secret that a new Lamborghini Urus model would be released, but the exact details of the new model have been kept under wraps. There have been talks of a hybrid version, sportier version and even an extreme off-road variant. But as for which one will come out first, only those at Lamborghini know the answers. Recently, the well-known automotive YouTube channel "Varryx" caught one of these version cruising into the Lamborghini factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese under camouflage. As for which variant it is, it certainly looks to be a much more sporty version of the Urus. In fact, Varryx nicknames this test mule the "Urus Performante," but that is obviously not official. So, what's different? From the looks of it and what Varryx points out, there is quite a bit that has been changed. Upfront and in the back are new bumpers that will certainly give this new Urus a more aggressive and sporty appearance. The rear is also home to a larger wing that Lamborghini managed to keep under wraps. The one thing, or actually four things that were out in the open were the new wheels have a distinct design. MUST READ: Lamborghini Urus Price & Specs But, as with all test mules, things can change and the questions that we are all asking ourselves have yet to be answered. One of the most important questions has to be: what engine will it have? However, we can assume it will have a more powerful version. In fact, it may be a hybrid version of the Urus. Who knows! Be sure to stick with us for more information as it's revealed. See All Lamborghini Urus For Sale Related Video:

By Tyler Rampersaud – June 07, 2022

Lamborghini Has Produced Its 20,000th Urus Super SUV Sinc...

In a short four years, the Lamborghini Urus has already realized its transformative potential. It’s no surprise that SUVs are popular vehicles, and the way that luxury performance SUVs blend craftsmanship, SUV practicality, and thrilling performance tends to make for a winning combination. The Lamborghini Urus isn’t just proof of that, as it became a phenomenon in just a few years, and it’s also the successor to the avant-garde vision that Lamborghini had, resulting in the LM002 decades ago. MUST READ: 2020 Lamborghini Urus Price, Horsepower & Specs Since its debut on the market in 2018, 20,000 Lamborghini Urus SUVs have been produced, making it the most produced Lamborghini in the shortest time, adding to a long list of records that the Urus has set and broken since its introduction. Going where no Lamborghini has gone before, the Urus set a speed record for ice-driving on Lake Baikal in Russia and scaled the Umling La pass in India, the world’s highest driveable road at 19,300 feet. With the practicality and comfort of a luxury SUV, the Lamborghini-level performance of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, and the limitless customization of Ad Personam, the Urus has become a phenomenon in the automotive world, and it’s only the beginning. View All Lamborghini Urus For Sale Source: Lamborghini Related Video:

By Andrew Nabors – January 25, 2021

2021 Lamborghini Urus Searches For Beauty

Luca Bracali is an Italian Photographer who travels the world. Let's see what inspires him as the 2021 Lamborghini Urus searches for beauty. The angular body of this Super SUV is a contrast to the plush interior. Making up a considerable chunk of their 2020 sales, it seems that you really enjoy having 641 horsepower and 626 lb-ft of torque at all wheels. Your Raging Bull awaits, so click the button. Lamborghini Urus For Sale After you do, unlock Winter Adventure with Lamborghini Accessories

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