McLaren F1 was designed as the ultimate road car. The designer team was led by design director Gordon Murray. They aim to create greatest super car ever built. This car was designed to have minimum weight, maximum drive ability, practicality, and lots of driver appeal. The McLaren F1 was designed in 1990.
Specifications:
ENGINE :
Engine : V-12, aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke : 3.38 x
Compression ratio : 10.5:1
Power : 618 bhp @ 7400 rpm
Torque : 479 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline : 7500 rpm
DRIVETRAIN :
Transmission : -6-speed
Final-drive ratio : 2.37:1, limited slip
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES:
Wheelbase :
Track, F/R : 61.7/57.9 in
Length :
Width :
Height :
Frontal area : 19.2 sq ft
Ground Clearance :
Curb Weight :
Weight distribution, F/R: 41.2/58.8%
Fuel Capacity :
Oil Capacity :
CHASSIS/BODY:
Type : unit construction with 2 rubber-isolated
Body material : aluminum honeycomb and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic
SUSPENSION:
Front : ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear : ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
STEERING:
rack-and-pinion
Turns lock-to-lock : 2.8
Turning circle curb to curb :
BRAKES:
Front : 13.1 x 1.3-in vented disc
Rear : 12.0 x 1.0-in vented disc
WHEELS AND TIRES:
Front : 9.0 x
Rear : 11.5 x
Goodyear F1
Front : 235/45ZR-17
Rear : 315/45ZR-17