The NEW McLaren W1: A worthy successor to the F1 and P1? | Henry Catchpole - The Driver's Seat
The McLaren W1 is following in some pretty illustrious tyre tracks, because the McLaren F1 and the McLaren P1 are both icons of the supercar landscape. But when it was unveiled the W1 didn’t seem to create quite the buzz you might expect, given the company’s heritage. Henry Catchpole went the McLaren Technology Centre to talk to the people behind it and do some investigation. What he found was a car that has true Formula 1 expertise baked into it and should be pretty incredible to drive. With all 399 already accounted for at a cool £2million (before options) each, the W1 has arguably done all the impressing it needs already. But as a halo car, it should make those of us that can’t afford it dream about being able to afford it. We should long to just see one in the carbon and 3D printed titanium. One of the reasons that it hasn’t yet made people gasp is that a headline power output of 1257bhp isn’t really that extraordinary for a hypercar in 2024. Until, that is, you realise that all of it is going just to the rear wheels. That makes it much more interesting. Then there are the looks, because at first glance the W1 could be considered a replacement for the 750S rather than a wild Ultimate Series car. But there are reasons for the way it looks. The first is that its complex aerodynamics are based on the principles of ground effects, which means it rather hides its aero light under a bodywork bushel, so to speak. Then there is the fact that this is attempting to be a genuinely useable supercar on the road as well as a blindingly fast one around a track. That means seating two people properly. As such it has to look a little more conventional than something like an Aston Martin Valkyrie. But make no mistake, this car has a crazy amount of downforce. McLaren has genuinely put Formula 1 knowhow into it. For a start, Robin Algoo whose brainchild the aero concept is, worked as an aerodynamicist in the F1 team from 2010 to 2016. McLaren could have quoted a maximum downforce figure of 1298kg or 2862lb but as that’s only available for a fraction of a second under high speed braking, the decision was instead taken to quote the 1000kg that is available in a sustained way under high speed cornering. The engine is also completely new, the suspension has 3D printed titanium elements, there is a heave spring at the front and, just as importantly, hydraulic power assistance for the steering has been retained. The interior features a new material called InnoKnit (which conjures up images of F1 Mechanics getting the knitting needles out in the pits in their spare time) and even the instrument binnacle is aerodynamic. So, which would you have in your dream garage? McLaren W1, the Bugatti Tourbillon, the Ferrari F80 or something else? Let us know in the comments down below. And if you enjoy this video then please do think about giving it a thumbs up or even investigating the Hagerty Drivers Club by clicking on this link: https://www.hagerty.com/drivers-club/ #thedriversseat #henrycatchpole #neverstopdriving #mobil1 #mclarenw1 Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications! http://bit.ly/HagertyYouTube Visit our website for an insurance quote, to join Hagerty Drivers Club, and for daily automotive news, cars stories, reviews, and opinion: https://www.hagerty.com Stay up to date by signing up for our email newsletters here: https://www.hagerty.com/media/newsletter/ Follow us on social media: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Hagerty Instagram | https://instagram.com/Hagerty Twitter | https://twitter.com/Hagerty If you love cars, you belong with us. Hagerty Drivers Club is the world’s largest community for automotive enthusiasts. Members enjoy valuable automotive discounts, exclusive events and experiences, roadside service created specifically for collector vehicles, and a subscription to the bimonthly Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. Join Hagerty Drivers Club here: https://www.hagerty.com/drivers-club Like what you see? Watch our other series including: Redline Rebuilds | Time-lapse engine rebuilds from start to finish http://bit.ly/RedlineRebuild Barn Find Hunter | Tom Cotter searches the country for abandoned cars http://bit.ly/BarnFIndHunter Jason Cammisa on the Icons | The definitive car review https://bit.ly/JasonCammisaICONS Revelations | Untold Stories About Automotive Legends with Jason Cammisa https://bit.ly/JasonCammisaRevelations The Driver's Seat with Henry Catchpole https://bit.ly/HenryCatchpole Contact us: Suggestions and feedback - [email protected] Press inquiries - [email protected] Partnership requests - [email protected]
2024-11-13T16:00:19Z
BMW v Porsche v Mercedes v Audi v VW: Which is best?
Sell your car for free with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Sell-Your-Car-For-Free-2907 If you’re in the market for a large, premium & German SUV, which should you choose - the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, Mercedes GLE, Audi Q7 or Volkswagen Touareg? Well, we’ve pulled all five together, and Mat’s going to compare all five against each other to see which is the best buy in 2024! So let’s see how the five compare regarding performance & price. Starting with the Porsche, the edition we have here is the Cayenne e-hybrid. It’s powered by a 3-litre turbo V6 coupled with an electric motor, and this can deliver 470hp and 650Nm of torque. The range starts at £76,000, but the car we have here costs around £102,000. The VW Touareg also houses the same engine and motor. However, it’s down on power compared to the Porsche, producing 462hp and 700Nm. The range starts at £69,000, but this edition costs £89,000. The next most powerful car here is the Mercedes GLE. It’s powered by a 3-litre straight-six turbo diesel as well as an electric motor. These combine to put down 389hp and 750Nm of torque. The GLE range costs from around £77,000, while the car we have here costs around £92,000. Next up is the all-new BMW X5. It’s hiding a 3-litre straight-six turbo diesel under the bonnet, and this puts down 298hp and 670Nm. The entry-level X5 costs from £70,600, but the car we have here is the second most expensive of the five, costing around £94,000. Then finally we have the Audi Q7. This edition comes with a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel under the bonnet, and this puts down 286hp and 600Nm. The entry-level Q7 is the cheapest car of the five here, costing around £65,000, while the car we have here costs £87,000. But which of the five is the best car for you? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself! Chapters 00:00 Price 01:20 Engines 03:07 Rear Seats & Tow Hitch 05:19 Design 06:34 Interior 08:40 Back Seats 10:46 Third Row of Seats 12:38 Luxury Test 14:04 Company Cars 15:40 Q7 Driving 16:46 Touareg Driving 18:40 GLE Driving 20:27 X5 Driving 21:38 Cayenne Driving 23:35 Diesels Drag Race 24:25 Hybrids Drag Race 25:18 Verdict
7/29/2024 10:06:29 AM
New Audi RS6 GT v R8 GT: DRAG RACE
Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Change-Your-Car-2010 It’s time for an epic Audi showdown! We’ve got Mat in the Audi R8 GT, and he’s about to go head-to-head against an Audi RS6 GT! The question is, which of these extreme Audis will come out on top? Well, let’s check out the stats. Starting with the RS6, it’s powered by a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 that delivers 630hp and 850Nm of torque. This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and the car weighs in at 2,075kg. As new, the RS6 GT had a price tag of £177,000. Then we come to the R8. It’s packing a 5.2-litre naturally-aspirated V10 that can produce 620hp and 565Nm. This power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and it tips the scales at 1,570kg. It’s a bit more expensive than the RS6, costing around £200,000. So they both produce similar power, but while the RS6 may have four-wheel drive, it’s half a tonne heavier than the R8! Will this prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
10/20/2024 8:04:00 AM
2025 Range Rover Sport SV - Fast Luxury SUV in Detail
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SV 4.4 AT MHEV iAWD - Sound, Interior and Exterior Design in Detail. Subscribe. Special thanks to: https://www.instagram.com/jlr_lviv/ Watch This Next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D52iODMu8G8&list=UULFgV6iVN6IdBvGXD3tqoUmKA The Range Rover Sport SV is the most powerful and dynamic Range Rover Sport to date, combining high performance with the hallmark refinement and design of Range Rover. Featuring advanced performance technology, it includes a suspension system built for ultimate control and a sensory audio setup with wellness-enhancing features. The Range Rover Sport SV is powered by a 4.4-litre Twin-Turbo MHEV V8 engine, producing 635 PS (467 kW) at 6,000-7,000 rpm and 750 Nm of torque from 1,800-5,855 rpm—a power boost over the previous 5.0-litre V8. This setup enables the SV to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.8 seconds (3.6 seconds with Dynamic Launch), with a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). Aided by innovations such as 23-inch Carbon Fibre Wheels (a world first on a production vehicle), Carbon Ceramic Brakes, and standard aerodynamic upgrades, it saves up to 76 kg in weight. Reflecting Range Rover’s modern luxury, the Range Rover Sport SV is initially available only to select clients through an invitation-only SV EDITION ONE. This exclusive edition combines premium features, colors, and finishes, with custom branding on the front splitter, center console, treadplates, and puddle lamps. Technical Specifications for the Range Rover Sport SV P635: Transmission: Automatic Driveline: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Engine capacity: 4,395 cc Cylinders/Valves: 8 / 4, arranged longitudinally Bore/Stroke: 89 mm / 88.3 mm Compression ratio: 10.5:1 WLTP Fuel Consumption (l/100 km, mpg) Low: 19.7-20.3 (14.4-13.9) Medium: 11.4-12.2 (24.8-23.2) High: 9.7-10.4 (29.2-27.3) Extra High: 10.8-11.5 (26.3-24.6) Combined: 11.7-12.5 (24.1-22.7) Fuel Tank Capacity: 90 liters The Range Rover Sport SV rides 10-25 mm lower than other Range Rover Sport models, depending on the selected drive mode, with its 6D Dynamics suspension paired with advanced chassis and suspension systems. Custom SV-tuned settings are applied to All-Wheel Steering and Torque Vectoring by Braking, delivering a sportier feel, especially in the new SV Mode. Brakes Front brakes: Ventilated disc, diameter 420 mm (440 mm optional) Rear brakes: Ventilated disc, diameter 390 mm Parking brake: Electric Park Brake (EPB) integrated into the brake caliper Wheels and Towing Unladen Weight (EU): 2,560 kg; DIN: 2,485 kg Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 3,250 kg Towing Capacity: Maximum towing of 3,500 kg, unbraked trailer 750 kg, with a max vehicle and trailer combination weight of 6,750 kg Maximum Roof Load: 100 kg, including cross bars For enhanced traction, 305-section rear tires—20 mm wider than the 285-section front tires—paired with Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires provide a rear-biased setup that improves grip, stability, and steering response, allowing the Range Rover Sport SV to achieve over 1.1G of lateral acceleration on all-season tires, rivaling track-oriented sports cars. The Carbon Ceramic Brakes reduce unsprung weight by 34 kg compared to standard iron brake discs, contributing to improved responsiveness. The braking system features eight-piston Brembo Octyma front calipers with a unique cross-piston arrangement, available in custom colors like Yellow, Red, Carbon Bronze, and Black. The optional 23-inch Carbon Fibre Wheels, a first for any production vehicle, reduce weight by almost 9 kg per corner, enhancing handling and ride quality while meeting rigorous Range Rover durability standards. Drivers can activate SV Mode to elevate the vehicle’s dynamic capabilities, optimizing steering, transmission, throttle, exhaust note, and 6D Dynamics suspension, lowering the vehicle by an additional 15 mm. SV Mode also activates the TracDSC stability control, allowing the driver to fully explore the vehicle’s balance and agility. Inside, the Range Rover Sport SV debuts the Body and Soul Seat (BASS) system, providing a tactile audio experience from SUBPAC™ that allows front-seat occupants to feel the music. This is paired with the 29-speaker, 1430W Meridian Signature Sound System and features wellness programs designed to promote relaxation by enhancing heart rate variability (HRV). The Price of the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SV is expected to start at $180,000 USD and can reach up to $200,000 USD depending on trim and options. Black Bentley Flying Spur https://youtu.be/a0Ae_azzsgk Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 https://youtu.be/F_j1GFGPfpw Brabus Maybach GLS 800 https://youtu.be/TwDCgYJXmxg Bentley Bentayga V8 https://youtu.be/lyS5cs58TbA Mercedes AMG G63 by Keyvany https://youtu.be/tjMsvLd7eLM Mercedes AMG G63 Brabus G800 https://youtu.be/RjocMccyxqc #RangeRoverSportSV #RangeRoverSport #RangeRoverSport2025 #carsgarage
11/7/2024 11:15:00 AM
FIRST LOOK: Tuthill GT ONE – Road Legal '90s Le Mans Car!
The Tuthill GT One is a sensational street legal tribute to 1990s Le Mans racing, and only 22 of these all-carbon GT1 homages will be built. Cooler than a GT1 Strassenversion? Possibly. It’s street legal, and for what’s almost certainly a seven-figure sum, you can have one of the few examples that Tuthill plans to make. But there are a couple of critical options you must choose between – namely, do you want a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox, or a six-speed manual? A 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six related to the 911K’s screaming engine that develops around 500bhp? Or a twin-turbo version that kicks out more than 600bhp? Tuthill says the GT One was born out of a chat between company boss Richard Tuthill and one of his clients, Elliot Ross. What would a modern-day GT1 car look and drive like? Can it still be pretty while incorporating FIA-spec crash-worthiness and road legal measures? Apparently so. Very much so. Over to TG's Deputy Editor Ollie Kew, who spoke to company boss Richard Tuthill at The Quail Car Show in America…. Subscribe to Top Gear for more videos: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToTopGear WATCH MORE TOP GEAR: First Looks: https://bit.ly/TGFirstLooks First Drives: https://bit.ly/TGFirstDrives American Tuned ft. Rob Dahm: https://bit.ly/TGAmericanTuned LISTEN to the Top Gear Magazine Podcast: https://topgear.podlink.to/Podcast Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.topgear.com/newsletter-signup MORE ABOUT TOP GEAR: Welcome to the official home of Top Gear on YouTube. Here you'll find all the best clips from your favourite episodes, whether that’s Ken Block drifting London in the Hoonicorn, Chris Harris in the latest Porsche 911 GT3 or classic Top Gear clips from Clarkson, Hammond and May. You'll also find the latest performance car reviews from the TopGear.com crew, our brand new series American Tuned with Rob Dahm and the fastest power laps from our in house performance benchmark: The Stig. This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service & Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/
8/22/2024 3:00:00 PM
AMG GT63 PRO Motorsport EDITION +SOUND! Is it WORTH IT? 1 OF 200! Interior Exterior Review 4K
I AM BACK with the all-new 2024 Mercedes AMG GT63 on our YouTube Channel in an exclusive paintwork in obsidian black! 😍 Mercedes-AMG has revealed the ultra-exclusive GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ “Motorsport Collectors Edition,” inspired by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. This edition features a unique design with a base obsidian black metallic color, complemented by hand-painted silver stars and PETRONAS green accents. These details extend across the vehicle's body, including the front splitter, side air intakes, and rear diffuser. This special edition rides on 21-inch AMG forged wheels with PETRONAS green rim flanges and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires. The brake system is equally impressive, with ceramic high-performance composite brakes and large 420 millimeter discs at the front. Carbon fiber accents are a key feature, thanks to the AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre and Aerodynamics packages, which enhance its motorsport roots. Inside, the “Motorsport Collectors Edition” boasts black Nappa leather and MICROCUT microfibre seats with PETRONAS green stitching, along with a high-end Burmester 3D Surround Sound System and advanced tech like a 360-degree camera and AMG TRACK PACE. Limited to just 200 units, this model is powered by a 612 horsepower V8 biturbo engine, delivering an exhilarating driving experience for Formula 1 fans and car enthusiasts alike. Each unit comes with an edition-specific car cover for added protection. What do you think about the 2025 Mercedes AMG GT63 Pro? Do you like the Look of the New AMG GT? What do you think about the +2 Seating Option? Comment BELOW! ⚡ If you enjoyed our video we would love to get your feedback on our work! ❗ What else do you want to see on this channel? Which Cars do you want to see in our next videos? Just leave some comments under the video so we can improve and work on our videos ♥️ Details about the Mercedes Benz 2024 AMG GT63 4MATIC+ for PetrolHeads: It’s equipped with a 612 hp 4.0lo V8 Biturbo engine which produces 815 Nm of torque 9G TRONIC automatic transmission. 2024 New Mercedes AMG GT63 0-100 km/h (62mph) can be reached in 3.2 seconds! The top speed VMAX is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) Check out our Instagram and TikTok channels for more Automotive Content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.benz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.benz Special Thanks to @MercedesBenz for the Access! #Mercedes #AMGGT #NewAMGGT63 Thank you for watching & wish you all the best!
10/20/2024 3:53:11 PM