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McLaren F1 Technical Highlights

BMW Motorsports was contracted to design and build the engine, which McLaren specified be naturally aspirated for instant response. And they delivered in spades. The F1 has the best power-to-weight ratio ever in a production road car. Standard cars were good for 231 mph and it did this without the need for turbos or supercharging… or all-wheel drive, ABS, power steering or power brakes. Just amazing. Which is why the McLaren smashed just about every performance record for a production car ever, including top speed which was 242.96 mph (391.01 km/h) (with rev limiter removed).

Another innovation at the time was the driver centrally located in a form fitting seat, with room for passengers on either side. The drive being placed centrally allowed for optimal command without intrusion from wheel arches or the nuisance of offset pedals and the best weight distribution, thus maximizing cornering speed. It also had small electric underbody fans that would generate ground-effects grip and an active rear spoiler that raised during hard braking to improve stability and slow the car faster. It was this attention to every detail that made the F1 the stuff of legend. Even the engine bay was not left along. Gold is the best heat deflector so Murray lined the F1 engine bay with gold leaf. There were no compromises.

The McLaren F1 with the BMW S70 engine had a 0-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 240+ mph. Powering the McLaren is a quad cam, 48-valve, 6.1-litre BMW V12 engine with variable valve timing. It produces a staggering 627 bhp.

The F1’s engine uses competition inspired dry sump lubrication. More complex than a conventional wet sump, it shaved vital inches from the oil pan, allowing the engine to be mounted lower. Later on, the McLaren F1 LM had a few engine upgrades that took the LM model up to 680 hp and 520 ft-lbs of torque! Issued in honor of the McLaren F1’s that won the 1995 LeMans race, the LM’s set a 0-100-0 mph world record for a production car.

What They Said At The Time

Probably best described by the guys at Car Magazine:

“Long before I’m beyond urban limits, I realise where the mighty F1 is going to score over all its distant rivals: no matter what gear you’re in, or what the revs, the huge muscle of its fabulously potent and tractable V12 engine can be switched on and off like a light bulb. It’s that immediate. No wonder Murray eschews the lag-prone turbo. The harder you squeeze the F1’s throttle – and there always seems to be more movement, more revs, more decibels in reserve, so huge is the car’s performance envelope – the greater the ferocity, the more strident the noise. No Ferrari V12 gets close for aural uplift, never mind for sheer, pulverising power. The world’s greatest road-car engine is right here, behind my back in the F1.

It was the McLaren’s maximum that made the headlines, but it’s the car’s breathtaking acceleration that frightens and thrills. Nothing, but nothing gets anywhere close to this car, which has the world’s best power-to-weight ratio. Even now, I’m not sure which is the more addictive: the slingshot thrust when you slash through the gears, left leg and right arm pumping like pistons, (Palmer had warned that shifting was lightning-fast), or the breathtaking sound effects that go with it, terminating in a Formula One-style demented yowl.

Who needs anti-lock brakes, for that matter? Passengers gasped at the way the F1 stopped in its tracks, as though arrested by some mighty elastic hawser. Little did they know how hard I was heaving on the pedal. Never mind. The heavier the brakes, the easier it is to modulate them. Heel-and-toe downshifts are also facilitated by a solid brake fulcrum. Unless you look out for it in the mirror, the levitating rear spoiler – a brake and balance foil in McLaren-speak – that pops up to stabilise the car under high-speed braking goes unnoticed. It’s the only surface-breaking aerodynamic aid on the F1, which achieves downforce via a fan-assisted ground-effect system.”

McLaren F1 Performance

On 31 March 1998, Andy Wallace set the record for the fastest road car in the world, topping at 231 mph (372 km/h) with rev limiter on, and 242.95 mph (391 km/h) with rev limiter removed. Many still believe that with better gearing (inclusion of a 7th gear) the McLaren was capable of even higher speeds. Drivers who got the McLaren up to top speed said the car was still pulling and only gearing stopped them for achieving more.

Even today (2012), the F1 remains one of the fastest cars ever built. A fun fact that most people don’t realize is that while the Bugatti Veyron and a few other cars have since beaten the F1s top speed, all of those cars use forced induction. That means that the McLaren F1 is still (in 2012) the fastest naturally aspirated production car in the world. Not bad for a car launched in 1992.

Acceleration

• 0-30 mph (48 km/h): 1.8 s
• 0–60 mph (97 km/h): 3.2 s
• 0–100 mph (160 km/h): 6.3 s
• 0–124.28 mph (200.01 km/h): 9.4 s
• 0–150 mph (240 km/h): 12.8 s
• 0–200 mph (320 km/h): 28 s

Specs & Performance

Setting The Standard

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The endgame for the McLaren F1 was performance, and perform it did. In every measurable category, the F1 dominated. According to McLaren, the F1 could sprint from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and on to a redline limited top speed of 221 mph. Some years later, McLaren raised the rev-limiter to 8,300 rpm, and set the new land speed record for a production car at an astounding 240.1 mph.

In 1995 McLaren decided to celebrate their success at Le Mans and their GTR race car by creating the F1 LM. The Le Mans version was a stripped down version of the ‘base’ F1 car and got rid of all the extraneous luxuries that catered to pure race fanatics instead of those looking for more plush and posh surroundings.

Only five of these cars were made, but they made an impact nonetheless. No stereo system, no noise deadening, and an interior that was Spartan at best. The LM was able to drop 132 pounds off the F1’s already svelte framework. The LM did add a massive manually-adjustable rear wing that helped increase downforce. McLaren also managed to massage the 6.1-liter V12 to find an additional 53-hosrepower and 41 pound-feet of torque to bring the new totals to 680 and 520 respectively.

The LM is considered to be the fastest iteration of the F1, being able to run from 0-60 mph in just 2.9 spine-tingling seconds. The added wing and subsequent downforce did reduce the F1’s top speed down to only 225 mph, yet somehow McLaren was able to sell all five examples easily.

Form Follows Function

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While the engine was a masterpiece, McLaren was not willing to just settle for a spectacular motor, and demanded an equally-performing body and chassis. Using the world’s first carbon fiber monocoque for a production car, the F1 featured a 1+2 seating arrangement. Once inside the trick scissor doors, the centrally-mounted driver’s seat was then flanked by two rear passenger seats, because anyone who could afford the F1 would naturally want to show it off to a couple friends occasionally. That setup also did away with the need for traditional offset pedals, and a more balanced driving position.

The aluminum double-wishbone suspension, and lightweight wheels were just some of the features that helped the F1 stand out from its competitors, and all helped bring the curb weight down to a svelte 2,509-pounds. Brembo brake calipers grabbed on to 13.1-inch front and 12.0-inch rear cross-drilled and vented discs inside specially made 235/45ZR-17 front and 315/45ZR-17 rear tires that were collaboratively created for the F1 by both Michelin and Goodyear. Both the brakes and steering had no power and operated unassisted to keep weight down and provide more accurate feedback to the driver.

Auction Sales History

1998 McLaren F1 ‘LM-Specification’ SA9AB5AC4W1048073 – sold for $13,750,000 The most iconic supercar of the modern era. The 63rd and second-to-last road-specification F1 built. One of two examples upgraded by McLaren Special Operations with an LM-spec engine, while retaining its road-specification interior with numerous upgrades, including satellite navigation. Fitted with the additional Extra High Downforce Package. The best of both worlds: a fully street-legal F1 with LM performance and modern upgrades for a fraction of an LM’s price. Auction Source: RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2015

1997 McLaren F1 SA9AB5AC9V1048066 – sold for $8,470,000 A Landmark in Automotive Design. A Highly Original, Two-Owner F1. Finished in Iconic Magnesium Silver Livery. EPA and DOT Certified. A Well-Documented Example with Known History. Fastidiously Maintained by McLaren. Complete with Tools, Fitted Luggage, Service Records, and Much More. Less than 14,000 Miles from New. 2012 Full Service by the McLaren Authorized Service Center. A Rare Opportunity for Discerning Collectors. Auction Source: Gooding & Company’s 10th Anniversary 2013 Pebble Beach Auction

1994 McLaren F1 – sold for $3,575,000 Finished in Magnesium Silver over a black interior, 062 is a pinnacle example of the world’s most recognized high-performance car. In its 15 years, it has never been modified from its original appearance and has seen just enough use to keep it in fine running order without compromising its outstanding cosmetic condition. Unlike many examples, this car has never been abused, modified with GT components or been through a color change. Auction Source: 2010 Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction

1997 McLaren F1 065 – sold for €3,251,050 In 2004 McLaren elected to close the Park Lane showroom and chassis 065 returned to the factory where it underwent a full service in preparation for its sale to the current Asian owner. As such, it is the last McLaren F1 ever delivered and, since delivery, has never been raced or driven aggressively. As every McLaren, it has been subject to the utmost attention to detail, with the current vendor even flying a McLaren mechanic to Asia to service the car 12 months ago. It has since been returned to the McLaren factory in Surrey for a full service, and is offered with a full clean bill of health. Auction Source: 2008 RM Automobiles of London

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The BMW S70/2 was a 6.1-liter all-aluminum, dual overhead cam V12 engine that had four valves per cylinder and utilized a dry sump oil system. Variable valve timing was in its infancy, but worked well to allow both low-end torque and high-end horsepower. Extensive use of magnesium for durability and weight reduction, while an 11:1 compression ratio helped bump power up to 627 horsepower (618 SAE net) at 7,400 RPM and 479 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM, and a sky-high redline of 7,500 RPM. Even heat dispersion was not ignored, and despite its price, gold lined the engine compartment because it was simply the best conductor available. The transversely mounted six-speed transmission was mate to the mid-engine setup and then sent power through a Torsen limited-slip differential and on to the rear wheels.

Теперь — о технике

Автомобиль был практически нашпигован самыми новейшими технологиями своего времени! Чего стоит один кузов, полностью выполненый из карбона. Это сейчас карбоном никого не удивишь, а в начале 90-х он воспринимался как нечто абсолютно фантастическое. Все 94 детали, из которых состоял непосредственно кузов, были сделаны из композитных материалов. Помимо карбона, широко использовались титан и алюминий. Оригинальной была и компоновка — двигатель был размещен практически по центру автомобиля, что позволило добиться почти идеальной развесовки по осям — 48% массы приходилось на переднюю, и 52% — на заднюю ось.

Под капотом McLaren стоял атмосферный V12, объемом 6,1 литра, производства BMW Motorsport. Прототип этого двигателя был создан в 1990 году, когда баварцы всерьез подумывали о создании собственного суперкара — BMW M8. По каким-то причинам проект приостановили, а двигатель на некоторое время остался не у дел. К нему вернулись после подписания контракта с McLaren, тем более что S70B56 (таково заводское обозначение двигателя) удовлетворял условиям Гордона Мюррея — главного инженера McLaren. Для F1 объем двигателя увеличили до 6,1 литра, а мощность — до внушительных 620 л. с. От соблазна установить турбированный агрегат отказался Мюррей, который вполне справедливо посчитал такой вариант недостаточно надежным с учетом условий эксплуатации, которые ожидали двигатель.

Крутящий момент от двигателя передавался на задние колеса. От полного привода отказались сразу — он значительно утяжелял машину. Конструкция подвески была ориентирована на максимальную эффективность на высоких скоростях, и все же конструкторы постарались сделать ее не слишком жесткой. Ведь McLaren F1 в первую очередь должен был стать дорожным автомобилем, а значит необходимо было сделать его пригодным и к обычным условиям эксплуатации.

Ну что же, самое время огласить динамические характеристики, которые действительно впечатляют! Итак, разгон до 100 км/ч с места — 3,2 с! Максимальная скорость — 376 км/ч! Напомним, что речь об автомобиле, который появился на дорогах в 1992 году. С 80 до 120 км/ч McLaren ускорялся за 1,2 с на 2-й передаче, или за 2,3 с на 4-й! Ускорение 130-160 км/ч происходит за 1,5 с на 3-й передаче! Цифры говорят сами за себя и не нуждаются в комментариях. В 1993 году на трассе «Нардо» в Италии «Макларен» установил новый мировой рекорд скорости, разогнавшись до 372 км/ч! Лишь спустя 12 лет, в 2005 году этот результат улучшил Koenigsegg CCR, которому покорилась планка в 388 км/ч. «Швед» был оснащен турбированным V8, мощностью свыше 800 л. с.!