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March 4, 2015 By Philip Papeman

Rowan Atkinson Selling His McLaren F1

Notorious McLaren F1 being offered by Taylor & Crawley Apparently Rowan Atkinson has decided to part with his deep burgundy McLaren F1, but not just yet. As evidenced by the video below, Mr. Atkinson is still enjoying the car in downtown London. Video Mr. Bean’s McLaren F1 on London Streets! Rowan Atkinson’s McLaren F1 – […]

March 1, 2015 By Philip Papeman

The Harrods McLaren GTRs

McLaren P1 GTR to Show its Limited Production Form in Geneva Livery of new McLaren P1 GTR pays homage to the yellow and green McLaren F1 GTR Makes the transition from concept to production with track tested modifications Tuning in development results in 10 percent more downforce than the McLaren P1 road car Lightweight components […]

February 26, 2015 By Philip Papeman

McLaren Le Mans Memories: Part 2

The Build-Up to Le Mans February 26, 2015 — In the second of McLaren’s video series celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Le Mans victory, they talk to Jeff Hazell, sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of the F1 GTR.” Video Le Mans Memories: Part 2 – The Build-Up to Le Mans Sources McLaren Automotive […]

February 24, 2015 By Philip Papeman

Legendary McLaren F1 GTR Meets McLaren P1 GTR

McLaren P1™ GTR will debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show The striking track-only McLaren P1 GTR is finished in a livery inspired by one of the most iconic colour schemes of modern-day motorsport, in homage to a car which has reserved its own place in history – the yellow and green McLaren F1 GTR, […]

February 23, 2015 By Philip Papeman

Seven Things You Might Not Know About the McLaren F1

Fascinating McLaren F1 facts known by few 1. Ron Dennis suggested that the analog needles sweep the dashboard dials on start-up. This effect has now been imitated by many manufacturers. 2. The F1’s central air intake was an engineering challenge. According to head designer Gordon Murray: We had to design a water separator, trap and […]

February 15, 2015 By Philip Papeman

McLaren Le Mans Memories: Part 1

The Birth of the McLaren F1 GTR From January 28, 2015 — McLaren Automotive presents the first of their “Le Mans Memories” video series. Ray Bellm recalls the birth of the legendary McLaren F1 GTR. Video Le Mans Memories: Part 1 – The Birth of the McLaren F1 GTR Video Stills Click any image below […]

February 14, 2015 By Philip Papeman

The McLaren F1 Owners Manual

Drawn from memory. From October 16, 2014 — Mark Roberts, Design Operations Manager, remembers his first job at McLaren – illustrating the McLaren F1 Owner’s Handbook. Video Drawn From Memory – McLaren F1 Owner’s Manual Gallery Click any image below for larger view All images Copyright © 2010 thekevinchen Sources McLaren Automotive via YouTube thekevinchen

February 14, 2015 By Philip Papeman

A Young Elon Musk Takes Delivery of McLaren F1

Watch a young Elon Musk and friend take delivery of a McLaren F1 From October 5, 2014 — In 1999, a mere three years after setting foot in Silicon Valley, newly-minted millionaire Elon Musk takes delivery of a McLaren F1 supercar. Unfortunately, only one year later, Elon would crash the F1 while driving to a […]

February 13, 2015 By Philip Papeman

Justin Bell Drives a McLaren F1 GTR

Justin Bell awakens the 1996 BMW Motorsport McLaren F1 GTR From June 11, 2014 — Justin Bell goes for a ride in the BMW Motorsport McLaren F1 GTR at the 2.4-mile Mid-Ohio Sports Car course. That, my friends, was a lap of Mid-Ohio in a 20-year-old McLaren F1 GTR. And it can still put lead […]