The McLaren F1: Glistening Atop a Supercar Summit

The McLaren F1: Glistening Atop a Supercar Summit

Red McLaren F1 parked in the rain, doors open and headlights on in front of brick building
TrimProductionEnginePowerTransmissionDrivetrain
F11992 – 19986.1L  BMW S70/2 V12 (Rear-mid Engine)618 HP / 627 PS / 461 kW6-Speed ManualRWD
Approx. performance specs of F1 models

The origins of the McLaren F1 can be traced back to the late 1980s when McLaren Automotive, a subsidiary of the McLaren Group, embarked on a mission to create a supercar that would not only redefine the limits of speed and innovation but also challenge the established titans of the automotive world. In the illustrious company of revered supercars like the Ferrari F40 and the Lamborghini Diablo or Countach, the 911 Turbo, the 959, the Ferrari Testarossa & more. The McLaren F1 was born in 1991, ready to take on anything and everything in the realm of high-performance automobiles.

Black and white McLaren Badge on a red F1 with raindrops on it
Source: RM Sotheby

The choice of Monaco as the venue for the car’s grand unveiling was symbolic, aligning the McLaren F1 with the echelons of luxury and motorsport prestige. It was more than just a car; it was a statement of automotive excellence, setting its sights on the top of the supercar world.

3 McLaren cars next to each other in a white showroom floor, glass windows surround the cars
McLaren F1 Legacy—#41 Gulf Livery, #59 Tokyo Ueno Clinic, & GT Model in a McLaren showroom.
Source: McLaren

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