The McLaren F1 Engine
The McLaren F1 is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.1 Litre V12 engine that is situated in the mid rear of the car. The engine delivers 461 kW (618 hp) through a 6-speed manual gear box to the rear wheels of the car. As this car is 20 years old there is little in the way of driver assist technology making it challenging to drive.
McLaren F1 Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Production | 1992-1998 |
| Length | 4,287 mm (168.8 inches) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Height | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Weight | 1062 kg (2,341 lbs) |
| Fuel Delivery | Naturally Aspirated |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Number of Gears | 6 |
| Engine Size | 6.1 Litre |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| 0-60Mph | 3.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 386 km/h (240 mph) |
| Power | 486 kW (627 hp) |
| List Price (US) | $1,000,000 |
| Manufacturer Website | McLaren Automotive |
The McLaren F1 Top Speed
The McLaren F1 held the world record for the fastest production car for many years and has been clocked at 391 km/h (243 mph) and accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.2 seconds.
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