McLaren F1 is a limited supercar built by British automaker McLaren. F1 was the very first car to be built by newly founded McLaren with under 110 units were sold for 6 year-run making it a one of the rarest and very expensive with the adjusted inflation through the years to come.
The engine sourced from the BMW without the need of forced induction, chassis is made of carbon-fibre; this was the very first car to use the component, a unique three-seater; driver position in the middle. F1 is also the first supercar to equip the 6-speed manual gearbox though mounted in right side in a similar matter from left-hand drive. etc. Rear tyres has a high sidewall with same aspect ratio and wheel size from front (235/45 R17) despite being fitted with 315/45 R17.
In a series of test, the F1 was well-proven. The F1 was a first car to reached over 220 mph and only naturally aspirated engine was recorded.
In 1995, F1 GTR was introduced for racing variant. The most notably is the winner of 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, this was the only McLaren scored ever their victory in Le Mans.
Appearances
- In The Most Outrageous Jeremy Clarkson Film In The World... Ever! Jeremy reviews the F1 for the first time. Though he praises the speed, he criticises the car for being too wayward stating it not to be the best supercar.
- In Series 2, Episode 1, Murray Walker makes a case as to why the F1 is the greatest car ever made.
- In Series 5, Episode 2, Jeremy once again reviews the F1 stating it to be skitish and terrifying as he compared it, the Jaguar XJ220 and the Ferrari F40 to the Porsche Carrera GT, the Pagani Zonda and the Ferrari Enzo.
- In Series 13, Episode 2, Richard heads to Abu Dhabi to pit the Stig in the F1 in a drag race against himself the Bugatti Veyron, the F1 ends up losing.
- In Series 23, Episode 2, Evans reviews the F1 LT at the Top Gear Test Track before testing the 675LT.