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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 Andrew Nabors – November 19, 2019

Ford GT: 10 Facts You Need To Know

Supercars are often accompanied by super-sized misconceptions. The motoring press and the public seem to form their own opinions, so that's why we enjoy helping you find the perfect ride. Ford shocked everyone with the new GT. From styling to suspension, it broke all the rules. Let's take a deeper look at this amazing machine to see why it should be part of your collection. Here are our top 10 facts that will help your decision making. 10. Ford Chooses You Along with your new Ford GT, you will have a contract between yourself and FoMoCo which prohibits resale and includes a Right of Refusal clause. Several high-profile owners have found themselves in hot water for overlooking the details of the agreement. 9. DSSV Suspension The future of ride control has arrived. A new type of shock absorber has been patented by Multimatic, the Canadian racing engineers that Ford contracted to build the GT. A Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve does away with twin-tube shocks and replaces it with a computer-controlled high-pressure hydraulic system. 8. Jekyll & Hyde All great cars have different personalities between track and street situations. Ford has capitalized on this by endowing the GT with two suspension systems. Using the DSSV shocks mentioned above, the car has coil-overs for normal height and torsion bars for race mode. The first production car to have two independent systems, the driver is offered 2.7" lower ride height without affecting the control arm geometry. 7. EcoBoost Every previous version of the Ford GT has been powered by a V8. But they chose to embrace the 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 for the heart of the new GT. It is the ultimate version of the engine Ford uses across their lineup. If you haven't experienced a late model F150 Raptor, these compact powerhouses make big block power while offering great MPG 2018 Ford GT: Price, Specs, & Review 6. Eye On The Prize When development began in 2013, one goal stood above all others: LeMans. Ford set an aggressive timeline of deliverables to make sure 2016 would have the same winner as 1966. Their efforts paid off with a repeat victory in the GT class. It took a half-century but the results speak for themselves. Ford was undefeated from '66 to '70, so look forward to that story another day. 5. All About That Buttress Taking inspiration from medieval cathedrals, the rear fenders are connected to the roof with flying buttresses. A buttress is how roofs transfer loads to the ground, and Ford used them to create an aerodynamic advantage that channels air through the body. Even the taillights have hollow centers to prevent turbulence behind the car. The result is incredible grip and downforce. 4. Carbon Fiber Everywhere The GT is Ford's first carbon fiber body. Multimatic weaves the components together as one piece before it heads to the Autoclave. It places the Blue Oval among the likes of McLaren, Pagani, and the Lexus LFA. View Lamborghini Aventador For Sale 3. Ford Performance App A USB cord under the dash can connect to your smartphone to record every aspect of your Ford GT. It makes use of an HD camera in the front bumper to record your laps. Every bit of data from throttle to tire temperatures is also compiled to help you become a master of your machine. 2. Limited Production Building each car is expensive. The time and materials along with the salaries of skilled engineers have prompted Ford to only build 250 cars annually. Enthusiasts voiced their sadness on this subject, which made them change their minds. Instead of a two-year run, the GT will be in production for 4 years. This means only 1,000 cars will be made so make sure you're on the list. 1. Chicken Or The Egg Everyone loved the 2005 Ford GT because it was inspired by the vintage GT40 race car. The new Ford GT is not a street car with racing inspiration. It is a race car that happens to be street legal. FIND YOUR FORD GT HERE " width="680">

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By Andrew Nabors – October 10, 2019

Top 10 Reasons Why To Buy Porsche 918 Spyder

You asked us, so here are the top 10 reasons why the Porsche 918 Spyder deserves your attention. Sell My Porsche 918: Get a Cash Offer 10. Availability: Unlike its predecessor (the Carrera GT) Porsche collectors understand the rarity of the car. Only 918 examples were built, so their low numbers have prompted owners to keep them in good condition. Paint 2 Sample Weissach Package View Listing 9. Comfortable: Believe it or not, the 918 is relaxing. The interior has great attention to detail, and every surface is contoured to put you at ease. If you could enter a hammock in an endurance race, this would be it. 8. E-Power: Just like we mentioned above, driving the 918 in purely electric mode is relaxing and satisfying. If your daily commute is under 50 miles, you might not need the gas engine at all. Unlike many other electric cars, Porsche offers a DC charging station that will recharge the system in only 25 minutes. Matte Black Martini Weissach View Listing 7. State Of The Art: Porsche spent years developing the car so it will reign supreme for years to come. Porsche only builds a supercar every decade or so, which keeps their brand from being diluted. You won't have to fear a Porsche 919 making your car obsolete. Porsche 918 Spyder: Weissach Package Explained 6.Great Investment: If you can afford to keep one in pristine condition, you will have a nice return on investment when it comes time to part ways. Depreciation is not a problem you will have to deal with. Sapphire Blue & Silver Weissach View Listing 5. Reliability: Porsche engineers stood back and watched several high-profile supercars suffer from embarrassing quality issues. You can't enjoy your car if it's always in the shop, and that is why the 918 has proven to be a dependable investment. We have not heard of any quirks or issues, so the 918 will put your mind at ease. 4. All Wheel Drive: Most supercars are rear wheel drive. Most hybrids are front wheel drive. Porsche chose the more difficult path of All Wheel Drive, in an all-new format. The front wheels are powered by the battery, which is charged by a motor-generator on the rear. So all four wheels can provide electrical braking or power, making for the ultimate in torque vectoring and unmatched grip. 3. Spyder: The name is not insignificant. Even with 887 horsepower and 940 lb-ft of torque, the roof is removable for the ultimate in open-air cruising. The targa roof panels are easily stored up front, and it makes for a gorgeous silhouette. Porsche 918 Spyder Price, Specs, Photos & Review 2. Race Proven: Every component of the 918 Hybrid was proven on the world's toughest tracks. The V8 engine was a star of their LMP program, and the hybrid parts are derived from the 919 race car. Our fans ask us why something as insignificant as the optional cupholder is so expensive, and it's because it has been tested to destruction by engineers and drivers. 1. Weissach Package: Named for the location of Porsche's Skunk Works, A Weissach 918 embodies everything Ferdinand Porsche fought for. Easily identified by the visible carbon fiber, the package trades leather for Alcantara, and many of the bolts are titanium instead of steel. It adds up to a weight savings of 77 lbs, making it the ultimate version of the 918. Browse Porsche 918 For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – January 24, 2019

Why You Should Buy a Rolls-Royce Cullinan

How can an SUV look imposing & graceful simultaneously? Who could have envisioned an All Wheel Drive Rolls-Royce? The Cullinan is the answer to the problem of boring boxes. Every other SUV on the market is built to suit the needs of the masses. Even if you aren't in the market, this is why you should buy a 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S shares its V8 engine and many other parts with the base model Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus. Cadillac's Escalade, the GMC Yukon XL and the Chevy Suburban are nearly identical. That's because they are pushed into market with profit being the only incentive. Rolls-Royce made a decision years ago. If they were going to enter this competitive market, almost every aspect of styling and development would be focused on their customers. Because their owners are the most loyal customers in the automotive world, they were asked what was needed in an SUV. Of course, it needed to have the same qualities found in their cars. Complete sound isolation from the outside world. Effortless steering and a pillow-soft ride were also priorities. Another critical issue was body "rolls". Because luxury adds weight, taking a corner will cause any car to lean to the outside of the turn. Engineers set out to address these issues, literally from the ground up. Normal SUVs are built as steel body-on-frame (GM), or aluminum unibody (Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover). The first is cheap and strong, and the second is expensive and does a poor job canceling vibrations. So Rolls-Royce chose to scale up the innovative spaceframe that was introduced on the 2018 Phantom VIII. This allows the Cullinan to be lighter and stronger than other luxury SUVs. Having a lower center of gravity negates the body roll, and since the body panels bonded to a spaceframe, vibrations and noise are also neutralized before they get inside. The latest in air suspension and active sway bars are options by everyone else, but they are standard equipment on the Cullinan. Much like an attack submarine, every metal-to-metal connection has some form of noise and vibration abatement. Every other SUV is built in inferior ways, because "that's how we've always done it". Rolls-Royce was not encumbered to legacies of the past. This allowed them to start from a clean slate, and shake up the world. The only area that didn't need help was their venerable V12. The stalwart 6.75 Liter is force-fed by two turbos. Each of them is water-cooled and sound insulated. By design, a V12 engine has 2nd and 3rd order harmonic balance. This is twice as smooth as a V8, and infinitely more refined than the W12 used by competitors. You will have 570 horsepower and a meaty 627 lb-ft of torque available at almost every RPM. Should you feel the need to send this power to parts unknown, the "Off Road" button raises all corners by 1.5" and changes the torque vectoring parameters. Cullinan transforms from a normal RWD cruiser to send engine power to any tire that needs it. In summary, Rolls-Royce has built the Cullinan to be the best by any measure. The most comfortable, capable, and attractive SUV on the market. Oh, and it also manages to do all this while offering 18 mpg! Try to find anything that comparable, then click the link below. Our dealers will be happy to trade you out of the past and into the future, you deserve it! View All Rolls Royce Cullinan For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – October 19, 2018

Why You Should Buy A Ferrari 812 Superfast

Stop for a minute and think back to a missed opportunity. Did you pass up a numbers-matching Dino because they were everywhere? Did you sell your GTB/4 before they became collectible? Time waits for no car, especially fast ones. Not only will the new Ferrari 812 Superfast reward you with performance, it actually has FAST in its name. Ferrari didn't run out of names, they simply surmised the greatest attribute of their latest supercar.Ferrari 812 Superfast Specs, Price, Photos & ReviewIt all started with a need to surpass the F12berlinetta in every way. This required a new engine. The 6.5-liter uses titanium rods and solid tappets to reach 8,500 rpm. Instead of a 2-stage intake manifold, each cylinder has its own intake runner that actively changes length based on torque and rpm. This allows it to make 530 lb-ft of torque, 80% of which is available at only 3,500 rpm. Not only is this unprecedented in the world of Ferrari, but it also makes the 789 horsepower engine the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in a street legal car. The wild compression ratio of 13.6:1 also allows it to be clean-burning and low emissions.In the old days, the struggle was keeping the engine in its narrow powerband by constantly shifting and dealing with common Italian idiosyncrasies. The 812 Superfast offers a linear power curve all the way to redline, with amazing audio and climate control. If you haven't been behind the wheel with a Scuderia Shield, your Superfast is waiting for you. View Ferrari 812 Superfast For Sale View This Car's Listing View This Car's Listing View This Car's Listing View This Car's Listing View This Car's Listing Source: Article Images via Ferrari

By Andrew Nabors – September 20, 2018

Why You Should Buy A LaFerrari

If you sold your Enzo for a nice profit, this post isn't for you. But if you missed the opportunity to purchase Ferrari's previous supercar, we have a treat for you. Investing in exotic cars can be hit or miss unless Ferrari is concerned. What began with the 288 GTO is an unstoppable force. Intentionally limiting the production numbers of the world's most desired automobiles is a surefire way to preserve the value of the brand. The LaFerrari will stand as the state of the art in hybrid hypercars for the foreseeable future.It was the first Ferrari halo car to be designed in-house, without influence from Pininfarina. It began as a series of ideas to address the weaker points of the Enzo-based FXX. Power comes from a 6.2-liter evolution of the same naturally aspirated V12, but that is where the similarities end. Ferrari's first hybrid model, it uses two electric motors rated at 120 KW to supplement the 789 horsepower V12. At your disposal will be 663 lb-ft of torque and 950 horsepower.If the power and rarity don't entice you, look at auction results from Ferrari's other halo cars. Those who were savvy enough to store an Enzo away for a rainy day have reaped a windfall. We don't advocate gambling unless the game is rigged, and the LaFerrari is hotter than loaded dice. Playing in this realm has a high entry cost, but shared amongst a few Ferrari fans, it would be a nice way to make money in a few years. Do it for the environment. The LaFerrari is capable of electric cruising, and thanks to supplemental power from the batteries it produces less pollution than your car. Each one is also unique. Unlike the Enzo, the LaFerrari offered far more options than just exterior color. Dealers customized each example with carbon fiber inside and out, along with luggage and other bespoke content. The sports exhaust system is more expensive than a Corvette Stingray.Listen up all you futures traders and doomsday preppers, your efforts are in vain. Join forces for the sake of Scuderia shields and strike while the iron is hot. One day, all cars will have this level of efficiency, but until then you shouldn't deprive yourself of the future. We are the only resource that has five examples to choose from, so tell us which one you would choose in the comments below.View Laferrari Specs, Price, Photos & Review View All LaFerraris for Sale

By Andrew Nabors – August 02, 2018

Why You Should Buy A McLaren 720S

When was the last time you truly felt comfortable in a supercar? It often seems that the human is the last variable considered in designing a new car. That's why McLaren went back to the drawing board for the new 720S. It is the first example of the 2nd generation of their Super Series. Previous models have been variations on a theme, using similar components between the 12C, P1, 650, and the 675LT.The 720S starts with a solid foundation that is lighter and stronger than any predecessor. The added strength allows the ingenious electro-hydraulic suspension to be relaxed. This means the 720S offers a plush ride, even over broken pavement. I have had the opportunity to get behind the wheel twice this year, thanks to our friends at McLaren Philadelphia.Lamborghini Huracan Performante vs McLaren 720SNo detail was overlooked. McLaren includes a battery charger because they know you probably won't daily drive it. So if the charge port in the trunk is left open, the car will not go into gear. They don't want you to run over the cord. If you want to refuel with the engine running you are out of luck. The filler cap is programmed to remain locked to prevent engine fires at the gas pump.Claustrophobia is a major cause of anxiety, so McLaren chose to focus on interior aesthetics as another way to set the 720S apart. A big rear window and thin roof pillars make it feel much more spacious than anything at this power level. Daylight comes in from glass roof panels that are integrated with the graceful dihedral doors. Behind the seats is a decent size package tray, lined with hand-sewn leather. Under the leather is some serious heat and sound insulation. It's there to reduce the influences of the 4.0 liter V8 mounted directly underneath.The engine replaces the 3.8-liter found in all previous models (except the McLaren F1). Some major changes inside seem to include a new firing order and larger turbos. Starting from a clean sheet allowed them to make incredible power. The factory says horsepower is rated at 710 with 568 lb-ft of torque. We're not calling them out on these figures, but they seem quite underrated given the car's performance. You will be at 124 mph in 7.8 seconds, and some owners have reported consistent 9's in the quarter mile. Lastly, a few cars have been strapped to a chassis dyno, yielding figures closer to 800 horsepower. If you need proof, look at how it fares against boosted Lamborghinis!Production for the 2018 model year has been already sold out, so your best chance of finding one will be the world's best resource for supercars for sale. Click the link below to find a dealer near you and stay with us for more great McLaren reviews.View All McLarens for Sale Fully Loaded Gray 2018 McLaren 720S View PriceMemphis Red 2018 McLaren 720S View PriceVolcano Yellow 2018 McLaren 720S View PriceAzores Elite Orange 2018 McLaren 720S View PriceAmethyst 2018 McLaren 720S View Price

By Andrew Nabors – March 30, 2018

Why You Should Buy A Ferrari F12tdf

You shouldn't buy a car simply because it exists; you should do your research to see if it's right for you. Normal automakers heavily investigate their target audience to make sure a car will be a success. Ferrari does conduct market research, but their primary focus has always been on racing. For the past seven decades, they have figured out how to make their cars more potent on the track and on the streets to build the ultimate automobile.#TheDriver, Ferrari California T HS and Dream On!The F12tdf is the logical evolution of the F12berlinetta. The Tour de France might be associated with bicycle racing, but it once was a brutal car race across the country. Testing driver and machine to their limits, the reward for one wrong turn was often fatal. Those are the odds that Enzo liked. If the deck is stacked against you, go all in. He did, and it allowed the 1956 Ferrari 250 GT to become immortalized on the world stage.Giallo Triplo Strato Ferrari F12tdf for Sale Ferrari of Long Island For Sale - $1,199,000Inspired by the 250 GT, the F12tdf brings race-proven technology to the street. The logical starting point was under the hood. All the suspension and software improvements are a waste without more power. Taking the big V12 back to basics, a new intake manifold was designed. The big & heavy resonators in front of the engine were replaced by variable length runners. While every other supercar must make due with two position intakes, the F12tdf keeps all 12 intake trumpets in constant motion. This extracts every ounce of power from the engine at all times.Blu Scozia Ferrari F12tdf for Sale Ferrari Maserati of Newport Beach For Sale - $1,299,000Such precise intake control requires no play in the valvetrain, so both camshafts have solid lifters. With more lift and duration, the engine makes 769 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque. Over 80% of the torque is available at only 2,500 rpm, a beast in any gear. Speaking of them, the gear ratios are 6% shorter to keep rpm from dropping between shifts. Upshifts are 30% faster and downshift speed is increased by 40%.Rosso Corsa Ferrari F12tdf for Sale Ferrari Maserati of Seattle For Sale - $1,280,000The F12berlinetta and the F12tdf look longer than most supercars because of their design. In fact, the wheelbase is only 107". Handling and turning abilities were not an issue, but Ferrari improved them anyway. By equipping the F12tdf with rear steering, it allows the car to corner like a go-kart. The Virtual Short Wheelbase is the product of the rear wheels moving the axis of rotation forward.Tailor Made Ferrari F12tdf for Sale For Sale - $1,499,000While the big engine and fancy steering are better felt than seen, the wild aerodynamics are in your face 24/7. Extensive computer modeling and wind tunnel testing have culminated in a body that produces 87% more downforce than the F12berlinetta. All these advancements combined to allow the F12tdf to lap the Fiorano test track almost 4 seconds faster than the Enzo. More speed is useless without safety, so the giant one-piece brake calipers were borrowed from the LaFerrari. Only 799 cars were built, and our dealers have several to choose from. The state of the art in supercars can be yours, so click the links below and get ready to race.View All F12tdfs

By Andrew Nabors – January 18, 2018

Why You Should Buy A Rolls-Royce Phantom

Have you ever commissioned an artist to create something for your car? Rolls-Royce is now giving you the opportunity. The 8th generation Phantom has arrived, and it is the first car to have a blank canvas on the dash. The open area in front of the passenger can be emblazoned with anything your heart desires, and it is then sealed for life under coats of lacquer. This is just one of the reasons why the new Phantom needs to be part of your collection.The previous generation ended with the 2017 model year. It is hard to believe it was in production for 14 years, so a new Phantom has been long overdue. As the flagship of the brand, the new car is the first Phantom to be fully designed by their parent company. BMW purchased Rolls-Royce cars in 1998, and development of the Phantom 7 was already underway.Toyota 2JZ Powered Rolls-Royce PhantomYou can't rush perfection, so Phantom VIII began as a clean sheet of paper. Managers gave engineers the green light for an all-new chassis. The new aluminum space frame is 30% stronger overall, and 100% stronger around the suspension and engine mounts. This allows the active air suspension to run a lower spring rate, which makes for a plush ride. This chassis is a benchmark for the world, so it will also be used on all future RR models.Electric steering has finally arrived, with the same level of comfort as any hydraulic system. The biggest news is that it controls all four wheels. Rear steering will make the Nimitz-sized sedan easier to maneuver. Active sway bars are integrated with the air springs to completely eliminate body roll.Under the hood is a new version of the 6.75 liter V12. It shares displacement with its predecessor, but this new monster is coupled to twin turbos. Forced induction allows it to offer 563 horsepower. Torque measures in at only 664 lb-ft, which is available at only 1,700 rpm. The 8-speed ZF automatic is similar to the same gearbox they offer to everyone else, but Rolls-Royce uses GPS to help you choose the correct gear. Using an onboard map, if the car knows twisty roads are imminent, a lower gear is selected to produce a spirited ride.Phantom VIII is also as silent as a library. It arrives with 286 lbs of sound insulation, and without the hokey active noise cancellation found on lesser brands. The heavy-duty tires needed to support such weight are also filled with foam to soak up the road noise. By any measure, it is the quietest car on the road. Another interior innovation is an all-new interface. Instead of a re-skinned iDrive system, Rolls-Royce has an intuitive menu designed to keep your eyes on the road.We have a few hundred more reasons why the new Phantom is worthy of your consideration, but the quality and attention to detail speaks for itself. Click on the link below to find our dealer near you and stay with us for all your Rolls Royce news. Browse Rolls-Royce Phantom For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – December 12, 2017

Lamborghini Huracan: 10 Facts You Need To Know

Some people can't stand to be noticed. Sure there is something to be said for flying under the radar, but if you don't enjoy the limelight you should probably stop reading now. Mr. Sinatra said it best: "Buy a Ferrari if you want to be somebody. If you are somebody, buy a Lamborghini". His Miura would be worth a fortune today, and partly because Lamborghini doesn't build boring cars. We've had ample seat time in various flavors of the Huracan, so here are the top 10 reasons why it should be your daily driver. 10: Sales Speak For Themselves After only three years in production, the Huracan is approaching 10,000 examples. The factory is turning them out day and night, a situation that is unprecedented. Mr. Lamborghini would be 100 years old, and happy to see so many satisfied customers. 9. Five Flavors Another first for the brand was launching the Huracan in four styles. Buyers could initially choose from coupe or convertible, in RWD or AWD configurations. The wild Performante is the 5th version, they are five fingers of a fist, clinched & ready to knock out any competitor. 8. Police Edition Running from the fuzz is never a good idea. Here in the US, cops are allowed to drive AWD Dodge Chargers packed with the SRT8 Hemi. Civilians can't buy them new or used, another nearsighted move by Fiat-Chrysler. Their rival in St. Agata builds cars for everyone, but they gave the Italian State Police some nice equipment. In addition to lights and a gun rack, the front compartment is equipped with a small fridge. This is used for high-speed transport of organs heading to transplant. Why can't our cops do this? 7.Forged Composite While other supercars must make due with carbon fiber, the Huracan has pioneered the use of forged composites. The wonder material began as a partnership between Lamborghini and Callaway Golf. After building a lab in Seattle, Boeing came into the mix, using it for the wings and fuselage of the 787 Dreamliner. It is strong, light & unique. The patented material is used in several critical areas of the Huracan and Aventador, and it won't be found on any other car. 6. Strength As the Gallardo evolved, they decided to start work on a predecessor with one goal above all others. Every part of the frame and body were rendered in virtual reality to build a stronger car. Something as insignificant as the motor mount has been tuned to the frequencies of the chassis, all in the name of grip. The Huracan is 50% stronger, a testament to late nights and countless simulations. It allows the suspension to be much more relaxed, and that is a major reason why it is so comfortable on broken roads. 5. Processing Power All modern cars operate with interconnected systems, with communicate over a network. Tesla uses a TCP/IP like the internet, but Lamborghini chose the Flex Ray protocol to keep hackers away. The Huracan exists as a collection of computers exchanging data at 10 Megabits per second. Fast is an understatement. 4. Corporate Cousins It might come as a shock to see the similarities between the Huracan and the Audi R8, and they are not coincidental. Both cars share the same aluminum space frame that is welded by master coachbuilders. From there, the chassis is shipped to Italy to become the Huracan. This collaboration between engineers on both sides of the Alps has allowed both cars to be incredibly successful. Lamborghini Huracan Performante vs McLaren 720S 3. Visibility What good are windows if you can't see out of them? Everyone expects the Huracan to be claustrophobic until the door is closed. Contrary to what you have heard, the Huracan is easy to see out of, even with the monster V10 behind you. The engine is mounted lower than the Gallardo in order to keep the center of gravity close to the ground. The vertical rear glass eliminates glare, and it makes the cockpit feel much larger than it is. The beltline is also lower than before, which makes it a breeze to drive. 2. Close Shave Scraping your car on the ground is embarrassing, and it damages the fragile aerodynamic parts underneath. If you don't enjoy replacing expensive panels, the Huracan offers 6.8" of ground clearance from the hydraulic lift system. The system is optional, but it is a must-have unless you live at the track. It allows the car to ride 2" higher than a Corvette, and drop down for the ultimate grip at the push of a button. 1. Everyday Is Race Day If you are up to a challenge, it doesn't take much time or effort to race-prep your Huracan. The car is so potent in stock form, that all you probably need is a set of 18" wheels from the Huracan GT3 and some sticky rubber. The car is so well composed in any situation, you want to drive it fast. Thanks to magnetic suspension and the incredibly stiff frame, each driving mode has its own personality. View Lamborghini Huracan Price, Specs, Photos Browse Lamborghini Huracan For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – December 05, 2017

Why You Should Buy A Nissan GT-R

A decade of dominance. That is how we would describe the 2017 Nissan GT-R, the 10th anniversary of the "Godzilla". It was revolutionary when it debuted, and through continual updates, it is capable of outperforming cars several times its price. Nissan's halo car was engraved in popular culture by video games and movie appearances.The first examples were built from 1969-73, but a fuel shortage put an end to Japanese performance cars. The Skyline GT-R returned in 1989, known internally as the GT-R R32 chassis. It was the first GT-R to feature All Wheel Drive, and it was replaced by the GT-R R33 series in 1995. The GT-R R34 series launched in 1999, with a model run that lasted until 2002. Unfortunately, these models did not comply with US safety laws, so they were never legally imported.If that is not enough, the aftermarket has embraced the potential of the design. Shops like Switzer, Heffner, and AMS Performance have redefined our notions of street-legal power. Starting with an affordable daily driver, you can transform a 2009 Nissan GT-R or a 2010 Nissan GT-R into a 7-second monster. Several special editions like NISMO and the Black Edition will hold their value compared to base models, so read all the reviews before your search. Our dealers are waiting for you, so click the link below and get ready for the ride of a lifetime.Nissan GT-R's For Sale

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