The 1,258 hp McLaren W1 at the Mugello Circuit in Tuscany, Italy. McLaren Automotive
The W1 is a car heavily influenced by Formula 1, and engineered by a team with multiple F1 World Championship titles. McLaren Automotive
Anhedral doors enhance the W1’s already dramatic presentation. McLaren Automotive
You don’t sit in the McLaren W1 so much as wear it. McLaren Automotive
Infotainment is accessed via a hi-res 8-inch touchscreen, located between the driver and passenger. McLaren Automotive
The all-new twin-turbo V-8 revs to 9,200 rpm, higher than any previous McLaren engine. McLaren Automotive
The quoted dry weight for the W1 is 3,084 pounds, so it’s lighter than its arch rival, the Ferrari F80. McLaren Automotive
There’s no torque vectoring or front-axle assistance here, decisions designed to give the car the purest possible feel. McLaren Automotive
Rarely has so much power felt so exploitable. McLaren Automotive
The hydraulic-steering setup is arguably the best fitted to any road car, redefining linearity and feel. McLaren Automotive
Not once does its chassis run out of answers, the suspension allowing the car to breathe even as Tuscany’s hillside roads accentuate the rollercoaster effect. McLaren Automotive
The W1 accelerates to 124 mph from a standstill in 5.8 seconds, and can reach 186 mph in less than 12.7 seconds. McLaren Automotive
The McLaren W1 is a monumental achievement, and a machine that deserves to be driven rather than stored away as a museum piece. McLaren Automotive
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.
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