McLaren F1
Key specifications
Differences between variants
| Specification | McLaren F1 | McLaren F1 GTR | McLaren F1 LM | McLaren F1 GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 627 PS | Up to 600 PS | 680 PS | 627 PS |
| Transmission | Manual · 6 speeds | Sequential · 6 speeds | Manual · 6 speeds | Manual · 6 speeds |
| Production period | 1992–1998 | 1995–1997 | 1995–1996 | 1997–1997 |
Generations and variants
McLaren F1 - production series
McLaren F1
1992–1998- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 6.1-litre naturally aspirated V12
- Power
- 627 PS
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 6 speeds
McLaren F1 GTR
1995–1997- Body style
-
Coupe
- Engine
- 6.1-litre naturally aspirated V12
- Power
- Up to 600 PS
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Sequential· 6 speeds
McLaren F1 LM
1995–1996- Body style
-
Coupe
- Engine
- 6.1-litre naturally aspirated V12
- Power
- 680 PS
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 6 speeds
McLaren F1 GT
1997–1997- Body style
-
Coupe
- Engine
- 6.1-litre naturally aspirated V12
- Power
- 627 PS
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Manual· 6 speeds
Facts
The F1 engine bay uses a thin layer of gold as an effective radiant-heat shield around the V12.
The McLaren F1 was the first production road car built around a carbon-fibre monocoque.
McLaren states that the F1 still holds the top-speed record for a naturally aspirated road car.
A total of 106 McLaren F1 cars were built across road and racing variants.
The completed McLaren F1 was revealed in 1992 as the company's first purpose-built road-car project.
The McLaren F1 concept was conceived in 1988 during a discussion among four McLaren racing directors returning from a race.
The F1 has three seats, with the driver in the centre and two passengers set slightly rearward on either side.
At Le Mans in 1995, F1 GTRs finished first, third, fourth and fifth overall.
The McLaren F1 GTR won the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans overall on the model's first appearance in the race.
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