McLaren F1 – taking formula 1 to the streets
Overview
In 1988, McLaren took the decision to expand from Formula One and design and build “the finest sports car the world had ever seen”. In March 1990 the team that was to create the F1 came together for the first time. In its 20th anniversary year, the McLaren F1 is considered by most people to be one of the greatest cars of all time. Its exclusivity, technical innovation, racing provenance, revolutionary packaging and extraordinary driving experience have made it an icon.
Manufacturer | McLaren |
Model | F1 |
Type | Coupe |
Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
Engine | 6.0L V12 |
Year | 1993 |
Price
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McLaren is a carbon pioneer. The McLaren Formula 1 team was the first team in Formula 1 to use a carbon fibre chassis in 1981. Nine years on, these Formula 1 techniques were developed to create the carbon monocoque for the McLaren F1: the resulting structure weighed just 100kg whilst offering the highest levels of strength and safety. The bare carbon fibre passenger doors weighed just 7 kg each.
The F1 defined the McLaren road car DNA: low weight, low polar moment of inertia, clever packaging, superb quality and innovative design, resulting in an outstanding driving experience.
The F1 bristles with innovative design. The central driving position, which ensures superb visibility and no compromise on control positions for the driver, the pannier side lockers providing unprecedented levels of luggage capacity in a car of this type, the patented suspension system to provide both control and ride quality.
The F1 was launched at a price of £540,000 in 1994 but in October 2008, a delivery mileage F1 was sold at auction for £2.53 million, underlining the F1’s status as one of the great motoring icons.
McLaren F1
Top Speed of 386 km/h |
0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds |
627 Bhp |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Ventilated Braking Discs |
Road Edition Limited to 72 |
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