All in, the powertrain sends a combined 1184bhp to all four wheels for a claimed 0-62mph in 2.15sec and 0-124mph in just 5.75sec. This trumps both the McLaren W1 and the Mercedes-AMG One. Different modes offer varying power levels, with Hybrid, Performance and Qualify selectable via the eManettino switch on the steering wheel. There is… Continue reading Ferrari F80 succeeds LaFerrari with 1184bhp F1 V6 powertrain
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Track-ready Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale goes on sale at £338,880
Maserati‘s track-ready, GT2-inspired version of its MC20 supercar has gone on sale in the UK, eclipsing rivals with a £338,880 price tag and making it the first most expensive ever model. Compared with the regular MC20, the Maserati GT2 Stradale is 60kg lighter, it gets an extra 11bhp from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 and it is fitted… Continue reading Track-ready Maserati MC20 GT2 Stradale goes on sale at £338,880
@niche: IT WON’T BE LONG NOW! VERSION NO. 99.003584
Editor’s Note: This week, Peter delves into the latest industry machinations and delusional decisions currently being made in the relentless (and never-ending) slog toward the EV Future. In “On The Table,” we take another detailed look at the new McLaren W1, the successor to the McLaren F1 and McLaren P1 supercars and the latest “supercar of the moment.” And… Continue reading @niche: IT WON’T BE LONG NOW! VERSION NO. 99.003584
Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?
If you’re sold on using the numeral 1, as McLaren seemingly is for its fastest car series (F1, P1 and now W1), I wonder what your remaining naming options are. Most of the 1 names are already ‘taken’ one way or another: some by trademark, others just by association (so available but better avoided). There… Continue reading Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?
McLaren launches new W1 hypercar featuring 3D printed suspension components
British automotive manufacturer McLaren has launched its new W1 hybrid hypercar. Titanium 3D printing was used to manufacture the font uprights and wishbones of the W1’s advanced suspension system. This is the first McLaren hypercar released since the company partnered with Divergent Technologies to utilize its 3D printing-based Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The automated… Continue reading McLaren launches new W1 hypercar featuring 3D printed suspension components
Autocar magazine 09 October: on sale now
In this week’s issue, we reveal the long-awaited successor to the McLaren P1, drive the new Renault 5 EV, and the Aston Matin Vantage takes on rivals from Ferrari and Porsche. News McLaren has unveiled its new 1258bhp W1 hypercar, a rear drive hybrid of unparalleled ability. Mark Tisshaw details the P1 successor alongside exclusive… Continue reading Autocar magazine 09 October: on sale now
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.109)
This week your My Week In Cars hosts, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior, talk about Aston Martin’s production warning, how a new boss has settled in at Bentley, and how McLaren named its new W1 hypercar. There’s extreme hands-free cornering from ex-Top Gear host Chris Goffey in a Moskvitch and your correspondence, including our hosts… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.109)
McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top
The brand-new McLaren W1 – the successor to the F1 and P1 – has just been revealed, along with confirmation that just 399 will be built and all are accounted for. Those with the necessary £2 million-plus needn’t be disappointed, however, as more models might be on the way. To date, McLaren hasn’t entertained the… Continue reading McLaren W1 Spider could be maker’s first Ultimate drop-top
New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
Based around a bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon-fibre monocoque, the W1’s styling is an evolution of previous models’ – albeit with a sharper edge that is unashamedly optimised for aerodynamics following 350 hours in the wind tunnel. Anhedral doors open up and out to reveal a completely new cabin, with the fixed seats integrated into the… Continue reading New McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp
Based around a bespoke McLaren Aerocell carbon-fibre monocoque, the W1’s styling is an evolution of previous models’ – albeit with a sharper edge that is unashamedly optimised for aerodynamics following 350 hours in the wind tunnel. Anhedral doors open up and out to reveal a completely new cabin, with the fixed seats integrated into the… Continue reading McLaren W1 is a landmark £2m hybrid hypercar with 1,285bhp