Car Of The Day: 1998 McLaren F1

Designed by Gordon Murray and Peter Stevens, the McLaren F1 was developed and designed with a no compromise approach, world-beating Formula 1 expertise and technology, and the most driver-focused driving experience at its core.

1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

 

A true pioneering tour de force, the McLaren F1 was the first road car to feature a full carbon fibre chassis, and with a central driving position, engine bay lined with gold and famed McLaren obsession for technical excellence, is considered a true modern-day automotive icon.

1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

 

Powered by a bespoke naturally-aspirated mid-mounted 6.1-litre V12 engine producing 627 horsepower, it broke the record for fastest production roadcar with a top speed of over 240 mph and, more than 20 years on, still holds the title of fastest naturally-aspirated production road car ever built, confirming its status of being one of the most coveted of all collector cars.

1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

 

Only 106 units of the truly iconic three-seater F1 road cars were made between 1992-1998. Only 64 of those were completed to original road car specification.

1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's 1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's1998 McLaren F1 Patrick Ernzen ยฉ2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

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