McLaren W1: Tech Deep Dive And Road/Track Review
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Date: 2026-07-10
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Comments and reviews: 7
Andrew-vx2ls
Matt always does the in-depth review. The cameraman should be congratulated for showing more of the car details than simply following the discussion (or gassing in some cases.
This car has a number of interesting features - including some that we probably need to thank Dallara for.
Matt did not comment on the engine in detail but 229bhp per litre is very respectable.
One aspect that I have not seen before is the very clever mounting of the front wishbones in double shear than is then placed in single shear on the chassis. A very neat design indeed. The heave spring layout is also fairly rare on road cars.
Would I buy one of these instead of a second hand Singer Yes. Instead of a complete collection of exotics No.
However, it is very clear that MacLaren have done a super job here - although a much smaller car would be the way to go imho.
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Matt always does the in-depth review. The cameraman should be congratulated for showing more of the car details than simply following the discussion (or gassing in some cases.
This car has a number of interesting features - including some that we probably need to thank Dallara for.
Matt did not comment on the engine in detail but 229bhp per litre is very respectable.
One aspect that I have not seen before is the very clever mounting of the front wishbones in double shear than is then placed in single shear on the chassis. A very neat design indeed. The heave spring layout is also fairly rare on road cars.
Would I buy one of these instead of a second hand Singer Yes. Instead of a complete collection of exotics No.
However, it is very clear that MacLaren have done a super job here - although a much smaller car would be the way to go imho.
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urbanstrencan
It's just awesome to see how McLaren gives journalists the access to their engineering teams directly not going with PR teams.
With this new W1 McLaren definitely step it up the hypercar game that suspension setup and the fact that they are pushing over 1200 bhp just trough rear wheels is just insane
Great video
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It's just awesome to see how McLaren gives journalists the access to their engineering teams directly not going with PR teams.
With this new W1 McLaren definitely step it up the hypercar game that suspension setup and the fact that they are pushing over 1200 bhp just trough rear wheels is just insane
Great video
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MS348-k2k
I doubt many W1s will ever get driven in slippery conditions, but with that much torque and RWD only, it must focus the mind somewhat. lively.
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I doubt many W1s will ever get driven in slippery conditions, but with that much torque and RWD only, it must focus the mind somewhat. lively.
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aardvarkmindshank
The battery obviously isn’t a structural component of the car if it’s easy to take out lol The case it’s in might be.
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The battery obviously isn’t a structural component of the car if it’s easy to take out lol The case it’s in might be.
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TheLocalBasketCase
Why does the W1 have the same top speed as an older Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
This is supposed to have more power right
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Why does the W1 have the same top speed as an older Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
This is supposed to have more power right
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Sinna94
I was waiting for Autocar's review. Matt Prior is the most sophisticated car reviewer on You Tube and always a pleasure to watch.
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I was waiting for Autocar's review. Matt Prior is the most sophisticated car reviewer on You Tube and always a pleasure to watch.
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jplandry9191
That was an incredibly boring review for one of the coolest cars released this year. Actually shocked by how bad this was.
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That was an incredibly boring review for one of the coolest cars released this year. Actually shocked by how bad this was.
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