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This is my tribute to the most spectacular exotic supercar ever built, the McLaren F1.

"The most powerful production car currently on the market is the McLaren F1 6.1, which develops in excess of 627 bhp. The vehicle can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds." - Guinness World Records 2000.

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Specifications:

General

Vehicle Type: mid-engine, rear wheel drive, 1+2 passenger, 2-door coupe
Price: $815,000 - $1,000,000
Standard accessories: power windows and mirrors, A/C, leather luggage (6 pcs.), external battery charger
Sound system: Kenwood 10-disc CD changer, 5 speakers

Engine

Type: 48-valve V-12, aluminum block & heads
Horsepower (SAE net): 627 bhp @ 7400 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 500 lb/ft. @ 5600 rpm
Redline: 7500 rpm
Bore x Stroke: 86.0mm x 87.0mm
Displacement: 370 cu.in., 6064 cc
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Control System: port fuel injection - Bosch Motronic
Emissions Control: 3-way catalytic converter, auxiliary air pump, feedback fuel-air-ratio control
Valve Gear: chain-driven double-overhead cams, hydraulic liters, variable intake timing

Drivetrain

Transmission: 6-speed manual
Final drive ratio: 2.37:1, limited slip differential

GearRatioMax. Speed
@ 7500 RPM
1st3.23:162 mph
2nd2.19:191 mph
3rd1.71:1116 mph
4th1.39:1143 mph
5th1.16:1174 mph
6th0.93:1231 mph


Measurements

Curb Weight: 2425 - 2579 lb.
Wheelbase: 107.0 in.
Track f/r: 61.7 / 57.9 in.
Length: 168.8 in.
Width: 71.6 in.
Height: 44.9 in.
Ground clearance: 5.1 in.
Weight distribution f/r: 41.2% / 58.8%
Fuel capacity: 23.8 gal
Oil capacity: 6.3 qt

Chassis & Body

Type: unit construction, 2 rubber-isolated subframes
Body/Frame: carbon fiber / carbon fiber-aluminum honeycomb monocoque

Suspension

Front: ind., unequal length A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear: ind., unequal length A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar

Steering

Type: Rack-and-pinion, unassisted
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Turning circle: 42.6 ft

Brakes

Front: 13.1 x 1.3 in. vented disc
Rear: 12.0 x 1.0 in. vented disc
Power assist: none

Wheels

Size f/r: 9 x 17 in. / 11.5 x 17 in.
Type: cast magnesium alloy

Tires

Size f/r: 235/45ZR-17 / 315/45ZR-17
Type: Goodyear F1 run-flat

Interior

Luggage space: 10 cu ft.
Seat adjustments: fore & aft, seatback angle, thigh support
Restraint systems f/r: manual 4-pt harness / manual 3-pt belts

Copyright © 2003, Matthew B. Dull. All rights reserved.

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