Der McLaren F1 gilt weltweit als Meilenstein der Automobilgeschichte. Mit seinem 6.1L BMW Motorsport S70/2 60° V12 und einer Leistung von 627 HP setzte er unvergessliche Maßstäbe.

Technische Daten

Wichtige Höhepunkte

• World's fastest naturally aspirated production car ever built (386.4 km/h record holds to this day)
• Gordon Murray design with central driving position and gold-leaf lined engine bay
• Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall on its very first attempt in 1995

Entwicklungsgeschichte & Kulturelles Erbe

The development of the McLaren F1 (1992 - 1998) represents a watershed moment for McLaren and the automotive industry. Engineered in United Kingdom during the 1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 6.1L BMW Motorsport S70/2 60° V12 paired with a 6-speed manual transaxle allowed it to reach 386 km/h (240.1 mph) with breathtaking acceleration (3.2s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.