{"id":173644,"date":"2016-03-25T00:29:02","date_gmt":"2016-03-25T00:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=173644"},"modified":"2024-04-14T12:46:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T12:46:51","slug":"video-top-gear-mclaren-f1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/video-top-gear-mclaren-f1\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Top Gear – McLaren F1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tiff Needell from the (really old) Top Gear reviews\u00a0the awesome McLaren F1. Tiff gets behind the scenes at McLaren’s headquarters, seeing first hand how the McLaren is made. You get to hear about\u00a0how\u00a0the naturally aspirated 6.1-litre, V12 BMW powerplant that came in under-weight and over in power, as well as the fact that gold lines the\u00a0engine bay because it is the best heat reflector and the fact that the single seat design was Gordon Murray’s idea from when he was a young guy first entering the car business.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the test drive is what matters.\u00a0For those who can’t wait, I’d suggest jumping to 5:28 in the video. You will understand why the McLaren was the best car ever when Tiff floors it.<\/p>\n

Quick Links:\u00a0Read about the McLaren F1<\/a>.\u00a0See the\u00a0McLaren F1 Image Gallery<\/a>.\u00a0Watch McLaren F1 Videos<\/a>.\u00a0MoreMcLaren Posts, Videos and Images<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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