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McLaren F1

Bodywork

type 3S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 87.00 mm 3.39 in × 3.43 in
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° ve
Displace 6.1 litre 6064 cc (370.048 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 48 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium heads & block
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 3.20 s
0-100 mph 6.40 s
0-100 km/h 3.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 11.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 387 km/h (240 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 550.97 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1278.6 kPa (185.4 psi)
Specific torque 101.75 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 7500 rpm
Code S70/2
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 505.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2718 mm
wheelbase 107 in
Length (milimeters) 4288 mm
Length (inches) 168.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1820 mm
Width (inches) 71.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1140 mm
Height (inches) 44.9 in
L:W ratio 1.58
Ground clearance (milimeters) 120 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1138 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2509 lb
Weight distribuiton 41.20 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.320
Frontal area 1.79 m2
Cx 0.57

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 12.60 m
Tyres Goodyear F1 235/45 ZR 17
Wheels 9 x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Brake ∅ 332 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.93
Final drive ratio 2.37

General information

RAC rating 55.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1992 McLaren F1 PDF Manual
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Designer Peter Stevens
Year 1992

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