The fastest road car of the 20th century, and still regarded by many as the greatest performance car ever built, the McLaren F1 is a landmark in automotive history that set a new bar for performance cars and established McLaren beyond the racetrack.
1992 – 1998
Concept
Production of the McLaren F1 began in 1992 and ended in 1998. A total of 106 cars were manufactured, with some variations in the design. Although not originally designed…
Design
Only 106 cars were manufactured, 64 of which were the standard street version (F1), five were LMs (tuned versions), three were longtail roadcars (GT), five prototypes…
Power
BMW was contracted to develop and build the naturally aspirated S70/2 V12 engines, specifically and exclusively limited for use in the McLaren F1. The engine had…
Roger Bell
CAR Magazine
My mind is blown. My soul corrupted. Absolute power has cast its spell. No car made in the last 50 years is more special — or valuable — than the McLaren F1.
Specifications
The McLaren F1 road car, of which 64 were originally sold, saw several different modifications over its production span which were badged as different…
Racing
Gordon Murray, creator of the McLaren F1, originally saw his creation as the ultimate road car, with no intention to take the car racing. Although the car used many…
Journal
News, articles, events, details, insights, and drama surrounding the McLaren F1 road car. Many of these articles were first published years ago. Check the Notes…
