McLaren F1
The first McLaren F1 was produced in 1993 by McLaren Automotive automaker and continued production until year 1998. Total of 100 cars were manufactured: 64 road cars, 5 special F1 LMs, three F1 GTs and 28 F1 GTR road cars. McLaren is about racing and in its epoch the "F1" was the fastest road car until Koenigsegg CCR and later Bugatti Veyron defeated McLaren supercar.
This safe and reliable supercar was manufactured using the most advanced materials. For the protection of the "F1" passengers and for better speed performance McLaren chose carbon for monocoque and body structure. McLaren F1 is an understanding car - acts as the driver wishes - accelerates very quick, breaks taintless, without difficulty defeats tricky turns. A low centre of gravity helps a lot For the vehicle performance and usability. The central driving position is hard to get into, but causes perfect weight distribution and the driver with optimal viewing capabilities of the road. Sitting in the centre the driver may fell unusually the same as in Formula 1. Auto control devices are assembled clearly and precisely, even i would say simply.
Inexorable McLaren F1 performance determines impressive BMW S70/2, 627 horsepower engine made of magnesium, aluminum and carbon fiber able to deliver a good mid range torque. This million-dollar supercar accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 sec and has the top speed of 391 km/h. After the "Start" button is pressed the 6.1 Litre V12 engine begins to roar, causing some difficulties to communicate inside the car.
Records.
The first McLaren F1 speed record of 386.7 km/h was achieved on March 31 in 1998 at Germany's VW Ehra-Lessien ground. It exulted over a success for 7 years until 2005.
The same year high-speed circuit record at MIRA with a maximum speed of 315.7 km/h was achieved on December 16.
A new UK closed circuit record in Bedfordshire was achieved in March 1999 beating the fastest lap record of a British 2 mile circuit.
Other McLaren F1 Models.
McLaren produced three "F1 GT" models which featured extended front bodywork and revised rear-deck profile. There were five of "F1 LM" models manufactured which has race car aerodynamics and gearbox, 18 inch wheels, and is able to generate 680 bhp power. All five models were painted in orange and weighted 60 kilos less than the "F1". 28 "F1 GTR" models were improved by weight reduction and increase in downforce.
This safe and reliable supercar was manufactured using the most advanced materials. For the protection of the "F1" passengers and for better speed performance McLaren chose carbon for monocoque and body structure. McLaren F1 is an understanding car - acts as the driver wishes - accelerates very quick, breaks taintless, without difficulty defeats tricky turns. A low centre of gravity helps a lot For the vehicle performance and usability. The central driving position is hard to get into, but causes perfect weight distribution and the driver with optimal viewing capabilities of the road. Sitting in the centre the driver may fell unusually the same as in Formula 1. Auto control devices are assembled clearly and precisely, even i would say simply.
Inexorable McLaren F1 performance determines impressive BMW S70/2, 627 horsepower engine made of magnesium, aluminum and carbon fiber able to deliver a good mid range torque. This million-dollar supercar accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 sec and has the top speed of 391 km/h. After the "Start" button is pressed the 6.1 Litre V12 engine begins to roar, causing some difficulties to communicate inside the car.
Records.
The first McLaren F1 speed record of 386.7 km/h was achieved on March 31 in 1998 at Germany's VW Ehra-Lessien ground. It exulted over a success for 7 years until 2005.
The same year high-speed circuit record at MIRA with a maximum speed of 315.7 km/h was achieved on December 16.
A new UK closed circuit record in Bedfordshire was achieved in March 1999 beating the fastest lap record of a British 2 mile circuit.
Other McLaren F1 Models.
McLaren produced three "F1 GT" models which featured extended front bodywork and revised rear-deck profile. There were five of "F1 LM" models manufactured which has race car aerodynamics and gearbox, 18 inch wheels, and is able to generate 680 bhp power. All five models were painted in orange and weighted 60 kilos less than the "F1". 28 "F1 GTR" models were improved by weight reduction and increase in downforce.
