McLaren F1

McLaren built the F1 in 1993–1998. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1993 McLaren F1 to the 1997 McLaren F1 GT. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in Europe and Asia.

Built: 1993–1998
Brand from: UK
Body styles: Coupé
Sold new in: Europe and Asia
In the catalog: 2 cars

How it changed

Power went from 627 hp in the 1993 F1 to 627 hp in the 1997 F1 GT. It got lighter along the way: 1,140 kg for the 1993 car, 1,120 kg for the 1997. The most powerful here is the 1993 McLaren F1 at 627 hp (468 kW), more than 94% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1993 McLaren F1, in 3.2 s.

Every F1 in the catalog

1993 McLaren F1

627 hp · 0–62 mph 3.2 s · 1,140 kg

The McLaren F1 is a sports car that was the first type approved road-going car manufactured by British Formula One team McLaren. It was the last road-legal, series-produced sportscar to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans race outright, as well as being recognised as the world's fastest 'production car' when launched. The original concept, by leading technical designer Gordon Murray, convinced then head of McLaren Ron Dennis, to support McLaren leaping into manufacturing road-going sportscars. Car designer Peter Stevens was hired to do the car's exterior and interior styling.

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1997 McLaren F1 GT

627 hp · 1,120 kg

One of the rarest McLaren roadcars ever built, the McLaren F1 GT, is on display at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

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Specs side by side

Car	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Weight	Engine	Drive	Gearbox
1993 F1	627 hp (468 kW)	480 lb-ft (651 Nm)	3.2 s	240 mph (386 km/h)	1,140 kg (2,513 lb)	6.1 L V12	Rear Wheel Drive	6-Speed manual
1997 F1 GT	627 hp (468 kW)	480 lb-ft (651 Nm)	—	—	1,120 kg (2,469 lb)	6.1 L V12	Rear Wheel Drive	6-Speed manual

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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