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Preview: Third Time Isn’t The Charm With McLaren’s W1

Though technically impressive, McLaren’s new hypercar is soulless

Courtesy of McLaren
McLaren W1. Courtesy of McLaren
ROSS ANDERSON
ROSS ANDERSON

A new McLaren “hypercar” should be a major event. The McLaren F1 wasn’t just the fastest car in history, but is widely considered the greatest drivers car of all time, with an average resale price of more than $20 million.

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ROSS ANDERSON
ROSS ANDERSON

Mr. Anderson is a culture, technology, and fashion writer, and Life Editor for the world edition of the Spectator.

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