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McLaren F1 GTR 6.0 V12 (600 Hp)
Overall Rating
McLaren F1:
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....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GTR Overview:
McLaren F1 (GTR). With 527 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 915 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 317 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 1 makes it ideal for daily use.
The McLaren F1 GTR was a purpose-built race car from 1996, designed for track performance and not subjected to consumer safety tests like Euro NCAP. Its safety features are primarily focused on racing regulations and driver protection in a competition environment, rather than pedestrian or occupant crash safety standards for road vehicles.
6.0 V12 (600 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While nominally a 6.0L, this variant still delivers the same formidable 600 Hp, offering identical blistering performance and the iconic V12 experience. Tuned for peak track efficiency and power delivery.
Fuel Economy
As with its 6.1L counterpart, fuel efficiency is secondary to performance. This engine will consume significant amounts of petrol, especially during spirited driving or racing.
Community Verdict
This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.
3 / 5
Based on AI analysis of 5 discussions
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unparalleled track performance and handling
- • Legendary V12 engine sound and power delivery
- • Exceptional rarity and collector's value
- • Iconic design and racing heritage
- • Lightweight construction and advanced aerodynamics
Cons:
- • Extremely high purchase and maintenance costs
- • Zero practicality or comfort for road use
- • Very high fuel consumption
- • Limited availability of parts and specialized servicing
- • Not street legal in many jurisdictions
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GTR: 1996 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | McLaren |
| Model: | F1 |
| Generation: | GTR |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 V12 (600 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 1 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 600 Hp @ 7500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 100.2 Hp/l [566mm more] |
| Torque: | 527 Nm @ 5600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | S70/3 More details about the engine S70/3 |
| Engine displacement: | 5990 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 317 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 1.5 kg/Hp, 655.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 1.7 kg/Nm, 576 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 915 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4933 mm mm [566mm more] |
| Width: | 1920 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Height: | 1200 mm mm [110mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2723 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Front track: | 1617 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1582 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1120 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1090 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 70 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 380x36 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 355x36 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the McLaren F1, what would it be?