Sunday, August 8, 2010

McLaren F1


Manufacturer: McLaren Automotive
Production: 1993–1998(100 produced)
Assembly: Surrey, England
Successor: McLaren MP4-12C
Class: Sports car
Body style: 2-door 3-seat coupé
Layout: RMR layout
Engine: 60° 6.1 L BMW S70/2 V12
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 2,718 mm (107.0 in)
Length: 4,287 mm (168.8 in)
Width: 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height: 1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Curb weight: 1,140 kg (2,513 lb)
Designer: Gordon Murray & Peter Stevens




Performance


Since 2008 Mclaren F1 was the fastest car produced in the world. Though this car was bitten by Bugatti Veyron and Koenigsegg CCR its still, the fastest naturally aspirated car ever made.{Other cars use forced induction to reach its top speed)

It is the first carbon fibre bodied car, has a 6.1l BMW V12 Engine which can accelarate 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Its official top speed record is 390 km/h (240 mph). The car can reach its top speed only in 19.6 seconds.



Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLaren_F1
Image: enjoymotocar.com

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