I'm on the fence about it to be honest. That rear wing moving backwards makes me think it could come in handy as a picnic table. McLaren must just provide 2 chairs
F80 is heavier, makes less power, has a V6 compared to a V8, looks worse, has 799 units (+500-600 Apertas) compared to 399, all the while costing TWICE as much as the W1.@@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.
This car looks more badass than the day it launched for a reason. It looks like a younger brother with more agression of P1 which is very mature and elegant
@@MrSeanman30This car has a bit of everything McLaren has done and learned since the MP4-12C combined into it. It doesn't look like a 600LT and 765LT. It looks like some of every McLaren after the MP4-12C combined, but with ugly headlights. If they did the headlights better, this car would be undeniably beautiful. Never truly realized just how important headlight design was before this car.
"Work of art" wow, yall seems to have very low standards and expectations for such limited edition multi million dollars halo hypercars. Its a shame for other work of art cars to call this "work of art"
Thanks so much Shmee for sharing this video before anyone else. Amazing look indeed and love how side mirrors are designed to help with aero....cannot wait to see you testing it on track 🔥
I already loved this car from the reveal, but this detailed walk around made me love it even more. I can't wait to see people get their hands on these for proper track days and spirited road drives.
Bruce (Leslie McLaren) was a family neighbour here in New Zealand, my older brother had a crush (lol) on his daughter Amanda later. I was 1 year old when Mr McLaren was killed in 1970 :((( My older brother Greg even as a little boy knew he was something super special. I was told later, before Mr Mclaren left NZ, my father and Bruce, who were about the same age, used to play chess together. Looking back those were good times 😞🙏
At first i didn't get how beautiful this car was on the photos but now i really love it, it looks so mean and elegant at the same time, no doubt it will be a long time modern piece like the F1 or the P1 hope you get one! would be amazing
I wasn’t the biggest fan when it dropped, but the more I see it the more I really like it. I also just watched this on my T.V as opposed to my phone and was able to see the lines much clearer and it made me appreciate it more
I find it interesting how closely it mirrors the Corvette ZR-1 drivetrain. They both have that integrated headset/turbo inlet that allows the turbos to be as close as possible to the exhaust valves.
I thought this car looked cool from launch, but this walk around showcasing all the tiny details really makes this car magnificent. That front fender is my favorite part of the car. Especially seeing how the mirrors work with the design as well.
I feel like a lot of people seem to forget that while yes, McLaren does have a lot of special/limited production models and one could question how special each one really is, they need to realize that cars like the Senna, Speedtail, and Elva, are heavily modified versions of the 720S platform. This is the exact same thing that Lamborghini did with the Reventon, Sesto Elemento, Veneno, Centenario, Sian FKP 37, and Countach LPI 800-4. The Reventon was based on the Murcielago, the Sesto Elemento was based on the Gallardo, and the rest were based on the Aventador. In the case of McLaren's 1 lineup, the F1, P1, and now W1 are their own beasts, the pinnacle of performance for the brand at the time. Cars like the Senna, Speedtail, and Elva are obviously special, but like I said, the 1 lineup are the true poster cars, the flagships. Of course, many McLarens are capable of being poster cars, but I'm just saying that the F1, P1, and W1 are the ones at the top.
I figured if Shmee did a first look, we'd love it. Same with the F80, at first, i wasn't a big fan, but then Tim did the first look of it. I love it now. Id personality take the Sp3 over the F80, and W1 and P1 both are great in their own way.
16:45 - for those who may have missed it, the front suspension bits he's holding in his hands (intended to perform like the Valkyrie) are 3D Printed from TITANIUM.
Certainly in the W1 vs F80 discussion; but don't forget Ferrari also have the Icona line, 12Cilindri models, and Purosangue which all have V12s; and McLaren have the track-only Solus GT with a V10
I'm glad they didn’t put a turbo 4 cylinder in it. @Shmee150 Ferrari still has the V12, but it should not have been left out of their flagship car even if it will out perform the La Ferrari. Even a twin turbo V8 would have been better!
@@BabyKermit_ Brother, you should activate your text compression capacity. He said that the W1 is better looking than a green and cooper SF90XX, but you're talking about buying cars. Start again buddy.
This is growing on me quick. The performance was always great, though seeing this video shows me just how much of a beast - and theoretically how usable - this is. I feel like with a better spec this is a home run!
This should have been the launch video. Up close this thing is incredible, the aero looks amazing! It's taken a couple of weeks (and mainly this video) to digest, but I think McLaren have hit it out of the park with the W1. I love it!
The latest trend is Chinese design 😅I expected more! From a certain angle, the design is similar to - Jumping between skyscrapers on the Lykan Hypersport. Fast and Furious 7🤫
@@michelhickey5765 even tho i love the AMG One, it's not possible to compare this car to the Ferrari F80 or W1, it lacks power and is a lot heavier than the others. Also the AMG One should be on the streets for how many years? If i remember correctly, their first plan was 2019, so the car is technically 5 years old. It's a different generation. A great car without question, one of the best looking super sportscars in this generation for sure!
Bet Tim’s a little gutted he went down the Ferrari route and not kept on buying on McLarens after the Senna, he would of got an allocation for one of these
I can’t agree with that. Both are in different categories. The W1 is made for performance, high power, high downforce, & lap times. The GMA T50 is purely focused on the raw & analog driving experience.
I honestly prefer the Ferrari design... At first I didn't like the F80 but it grew on me... But this McLaren seemed ugly to me from the beginning and it still is.
Let’s face facts Obviously the car is utterly superb, But I have to admit Tim is also superb at doing super / hyper car presentations , I don’t think anyone can touch him for his knowledge and unbiased opinions, well done Tim 👍
This looks so dope
Just got to wait until somebody makes a mess of one and we know who's hanging in the wings!
I agree
I'm on the fence about it to be honest. That rear wing moving backwards makes me think it could come in handy as a picnic table. McLaren must just provide 2 chairs
@@Shmee150 I bet on it😂
There’s always next season......hurricane season.
this is what I was waiting for... a proper walk around. now I can appreciate all the little details that got lost in the reveal video
Glad to hear it!
@@Shmee150cant wait to see the various specs the owners choose... a full Cerulean Blue with Blue tinted carbon fiber would look stunning 😏
Me seeing this car for the first time: not bad
Me seeing this car again after seeing F80: Magnificent!!!
same
Same here! So much better looking after seeing the F80, quickly growing
These F80 jokes are so pathetic. F80 all day, every day.
Youre just jumping on the f80 hate train lol, this car looks absolutely worse than the f80, it looks like generic chinese supercar design 😂😂😂
F80 is heavier, makes less power, has a V6 compared to a V8, looks worse, has 799 units (+500-600 Apertas) compared to 399, all the while costing TWICE as much as the W1.@@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.
All right you've convinced me. I'll get two.
Tough, all sold out!
U always need 2 mclarens because one will be at repair shop 😅
@@Shmee150 can I drive yours :)
this looks a lot better than that new ferrari hypercar
I love ferrari but it's not even close. This looks so much more sleek
Disagree
nooo not even close, the Ferrari is way more gorgeous!
truth
Your a fool. They both look good kick your nostalgic bias
It doesn't have the wow factor of the P1. But compared to the la ferrari succesor this is so much better.
Compared to the F80, its less expensive, more rare and less Lego Technic.
The SF-90XX is already the better LaFerrari successor
No1 liked p1 when it released and to me w1 already looks cool, now, i havnt seen either in person...
are you joking ok the v6 but the F80 is a track monster on track you csn beat any gt3 cars
The w1 is actually a worthy successor unlike the f80
This car looks more badass than the day it launched for a reason. It looks like a younger brother with more agression of P1 which is very mature and elegant
Looks like a modified 600LT with a 765LT front end lmao. Little bit of Rimac Nevera front end too
@@MrSeanman30This car has a bit of everything McLaren has done and learned since the MP4-12C combined into it. It doesn't look like a 600LT and 765LT. It looks like some of every McLaren after the MP4-12C combined, but with ugly headlights. If they did the headlights better, this car would be undeniably beautiful. Never truly realized just how important headlight design was before this car.
This car got wayyy too much hate when released. Yes the P1 is perfection, but the W1 is also a work of art.😍
Has a face only a mother could love
@@shortvidz9576trust me when I say it looks so much better in person
I don't know why the W1 and the Ferrari F80 both got so much hate. I like both!
"Work of art" wow, yall seems to have very low standards and expectations for such limited edition multi million dollars halo hypercars. Its a shame for other work of art cars to call this "work of art"
@@XxApo70xXshut up go look at the old cars then. 😂 jesus nostalgia is kicking yall butts
So excited to get to work speccing ours, lots of pressure!
Don't think you can go wrong! Congratulations
I cant wait to see you drive it, no one really conveys the feeling of how a car drives quite like you do Tim.
Thank you, appreciate that, hopefully coming in 2025!
I can't to see it on a track. Phenomenal car. McLaren does it again! Great video.
Thanks so much Shmee for sharing this video before anyone else. Amazing look indeed and love how side mirrors are designed to help with aero....cannot wait to see you testing it on track 🔥
The more I look at it the more I love it 😍
First I had my thoughts on the W1 but now thanks to you Tim, I understand the car and how special it is. A masterpiece indeed.
Can't wait to see one in person. nice review as always Schmee, your specialty.
I don’t get that some people don’t think it looks good. I think it’s stunning! One of the best looking cars I’ve ever seen.
I wasnt too sure of this when i initially saw it but im starting to absolutely love it. That spec with the black accents is spot on 👌🏻
Incredible!!! I'm so happy that Mclaren honored two Brazilians drivers... 3 Mclarens to definitely be part of the collection!!!
Looks like someone sneezed on those seats 😂
The launch spec interior is awful but I bet some of the customer specs are gonna be fucking crazy
Sharted I think is more suitable
Old foam sitting in the sun.
It is a bit tacky
@danielmiller1462 it's because it has special material in it that allows them to project light into it and create holograms and other shit lol
I already loved this car from the reveal, but this detailed walk around made me love it even more. I can't wait to see people get their hands on these for proper track days and spirited road drives.
Love Ya Shmee, and thank you very much for showing us the ins and outs of this awesome car
My pleasure!!
The wing on this is a work of art!! 😍
Tim is incredible at reviewing cars! That is his forte for sure!
I already know that will be an amazing video Tim❤️
All the juicy details coming through
I hated this car until this video. It actually looks stunning.
A big upgrade from the Senna looks-wise. Looks amazing from the every angle
This genuinely might be my favorite car
The looks
The technology
The aero
It's so cool
Bruce (Leslie McLaren) was a family neighbour here in New Zealand, my older brother had a crush (lol) on his daughter Amanda later. I was 1 year old when Mr McLaren was killed in 1970 :(((
My older brother Greg even as a little boy knew he was something super special. I was told later, before Mr Mclaren left NZ, my father and Bruce, who were about the same age, used to play chess together. Looking back those were good times 😞🙏
I just cant unsee the nevera when looking at it
That's so true
At first i didn't get how beautiful this car was on the photos but now i really love it, it looks so mean and elegant at the same time, no doubt it will be a long time modern piece like the F1 or the P1 hope you get one! would be amazing
McLaren just does it right. This car is honestly so freaking cool! Can’t wait to see how some people spec theirs.
I wasn’t the biggest fan when it dropped, but the more I see it the more I really like it. I also just watched this on my T.V as opposed to my phone and was able to see the lines much clearer and it made me appreciate it more
At 17:40 you couldn’t say Ferrari because they would black list you 😂 so I’ll say it, its lighter than the new F80
I find it interesting how closely it mirrors the Corvette ZR-1 drivetrain. They both have that integrated headset/turbo inlet that allows the turbos to be as close as possible to the exhaust valves.
Nah the P1 still looks 100% better
Not the point, also not its competition
Are you blind
yea agreed❤
I thought this car looked cool from launch, but this walk around showcasing all the tiny details really makes this car magnificent. That front fender is my favorite part of the car. Especially seeing how the mirrors work with the design as well.
Car was so W!!
Tim slipped the definition of a car to the defsighination at last!!
Shmee the Goat
To the what
I feel like a lot of people seem to forget that while yes, McLaren does have a lot of special/limited production models and one could question how special each one really is, they need to realize that cars like the Senna, Speedtail, and Elva, are heavily modified versions of the 720S platform.
This is the exact same thing that Lamborghini did with the Reventon, Sesto Elemento, Veneno, Centenario, Sian FKP 37, and Countach LPI 800-4. The Reventon was based on the Murcielago, the Sesto Elemento was based on the Gallardo, and the rest were based on the Aventador.
In the case of McLaren's 1 lineup, the F1, P1, and now W1 are their own beasts, the pinnacle of performance for the brand at the time. Cars like the Senna, Speedtail, and Elva are obviously special, but like I said, the 1 lineup are the true poster cars, the flagships. Of course, many McLarens are capable of being poster cars, but I'm just saying that the F1, P1, and W1 are the ones at the top.
Ehm, Solus GT
@@arapaimagold8088 I'm mainly referring to road cars.
Now that's what I call car knowledge
this car will be TRULY appreciated in a few decades!!
I figured if Shmee did a first look, we'd love it.
Same with the F80, at first, i wasn't a big fan, but then Tim did the first look of it. I love it now.
Id personality take the Sp3 over the F80, and W1 and P1 both are great in their own way.
Awesome. Those seats will also disguise the moments when you overcook it on a bend.
A work of art
It's great to get an up close look
16:45 - for those who may have missed it, the front suspension bits he's holding in his hands (intended to perform like the Valkyrie) are 3D Printed from TITANIUM.
I would pick F80 ❤
That wing is already legendary
Honestly i don’t see why people hate this, it’s stunning
It's surely is beauty
Marvelous...🙃🫠🤓
20 Seconds ago 🤩 great vid as always, Tim!
You're early!
i've been waiting for this video, shmee! keep up the good work!
Mclaren be having more cylinders than Ferrari now...
Certainly in the W1 vs F80 discussion; but don't forget Ferrari also have the Icona line, 12Cilindri models, and Purosangue which all have V12s; and McLaren have the track-only Solus GT with a V10
*Defending Ferrari intensifies*
@@Shmee150 but those cars don't compete with the w1 ... It's f80 which competes
@@arunaudi9768gotta level up in the Ferrari game.
I'm glad they didn’t put a turbo 4 cylinder in it. @Shmee150 Ferrari still has the V12, but it should not have been left out of their flagship car even if it will out perform the La Ferrari. Even a twin turbo V8 would have been better!
Incredible craftsmanship by Mclaren. Love the look of it. Impressive power numbers.
Better looking than the f80 but no way as near as good as the sf90 xx, unless you spec some awful colour combo say green and copper 🤮
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
What color did you order your SF90XX in?
@@BabyKermit_ Brother, you should activate your text compression capacity. He said that the W1 is better looking than a green and cooper SF90XX, but you're talking about buying cars. Start again buddy.
@@BabyKermit_mine is red and black
sf90 xx is so ugly, what’re you talking about
This is growing on me quick. The performance was always great, though seeing this video shows me just how much of a beast - and theoretically how usable - this is. I feel like with a better spec this is a home run!
😂 "150 kilos lighter than their competitor out there" 👏🏽 that one line deserves a PR master class, that was beautiful to witness....
This should have been the launch video. Up close this thing is incredible, the aero looks amazing! It's taken a couple of weeks (and mainly this video) to digest, but I think McLaren have hit it out of the park with the W1. I love it!
Haven’t watched shmee in a few years now. Still making great videos!
Welcome back!
This guy really could sell cars if he wanted 🤷♂️👏👏 well done/absolutely gorgeous piece of art 🍊
The latest trend is Chinese design 😅I expected more! From a certain angle, the design is similar to - Jumping between skyscrapers on the Lykan Hypersport. Fast and Furious 7🤫
Wasn't a big fan when I saw the post on Mclaren's IG but after seeing this breakdown, it's growing on me!
Looks much better than F80.
This is a better show and display than the original. It allows you to appreciate the car more
Great machine but i still take the F80 easy!!
That thing is abomination
This car is absolutely insane
The new holy trinity with the W1 and the Ferrari F80 is slowly forming👀👀
But you'd need a third car to make it a Trinity
Maybe soon a Porsche?
im thinking the AMG one completes it
@@michelhickey5765the AMG One launched half a decade ago
@@michelhickey5765 even tho i love the AMG One, it's not possible to compare this car to the Ferrari F80 or W1, it lacks power and is a lot heavier than the others. Also the AMG One should be on the streets for how many years? If i remember correctly, their first plan was 2019, so the car is technically 5 years old. It's a different generation. A great car without question, one of the best looking super sportscars in this generation for sure!
I'd still take a P1 in Volcano Yellow ❤
Looks more of a 720/750/765 replacement than a flagship model.
It looks fantastic 😮❤
Just looks like a 720s with a body kit. I'm sure it drives incredibly, but cars no longer have that wow factor
Only so many times you can try reinventing the wheel...
Love seeing the ground effect making its way into road cars. Love those lessons from F1 trickling down.
The interior looks like someone had an explosive accident in it
Looks like a Sennagsegg!❤🔥🙌🏻
Nice but not crazy, it doesn't make me scream 🤷♂
Oh my goodness!!! This McLaren is so cool !! This looks amazing
Bet Tim’s a little gutted he went down the Ferrari route and not kept on buying on McLarens after the Senna, he would of got an allocation for one of these
He went where he got better treatment.
Yeah he spent so much money on ferraris,garage would of been cooler with a mclarren line up
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GMA T50 is the real supercar of this era.
I can’t agree with that. Both are in different categories. The W1 is made for performance, high power, high downforce, & lap times.
The GMA T50 is purely focused on the raw & analog driving experience.
As a driver's car it certainly is but as far as looks are concerned, it looks understated and then that fan
That spoiler concept is some next level stuff.
So far the W1 got the rest beat when it comes to the hypercar status.
I love looking through the aero tech. Especially the undersides and through the doors. My favorite part of the new hypercars
Nice but looks weird..
Why
Looks beautiful, both In-N-Out. I didn't like the gullwing doors, but they make getting into the car so much easier...
Looks old. Ferrari F80 looks a lot better
I love the looks of it the W1 is an incredible car
I honestly prefer the Ferrari design... At first I didn't like the F80 but it grew on me... But this McLaren seemed ugly to me from the beginning and it still is.
This is a pure beaty! I don't understand why ppl complaining about the way it looks
ngl lowkey Speedtail and Sabre look more beautiful than W1
And Solus GT slay everyone
@arapaimagold8088 well Solus GT doesn't appeal to me that much
I like the P1 more
one word. masterpiece
I prefer the looks of this over the ferrari f80. Thanks tim. Always enjoy your in depth videos going through all the details.
I’d say they nailed it for the new gen hyper car 🔥
I love it. Thank you so much.
Looks better in your video rather than the trailer
The magic of schmee
Well done. That goes for you and McLaren...
It looks very mean and angry, I love it 😍
Everybody hated the Speedtail until they saw it in real. I saw it and it was mind blowin.
Can’t wait for it to be released as a 1/18 model car!
I'm sure it won't be long
@ 👌🗿
Placing W1 alongside Senna and Sabre would be awesome!
looks so much better on video rather than the photos
every time I watch a Shmee vid I am blown away at his presenting skills
You know what that is? Simply lovely. I tell you that guys!!!!
Need to see the race car version of this.
Let’s face facts Obviously the car is utterly superb, But I have to admit Tim is also superb at doing super / hyper car presentations , I don’t think anyone can touch him for his knowledge and unbiased opinions, well done Tim 👍