Remembering the McLaren F1

Por Chelsea Jay – Their work – With permission, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81984018

Latest Posts:

• Rotary Engine: The Power Behind Some of the Most Iconic Cars
• Revving Up the Roar: The Story Behind Mercedes’ “Megaphone” Experiment in F1
• Prayers Pouring In After NASCAR Owner Dies In Car Accident
• Seven Electric Cars Under 30,000
• British Celebrities Set to Drive Iconic Jaguar Land Rover Vehicles to Celebrate Queen’s Jubilee

The McLaren F1 is a super sports car, built from 1993 to 1998. It twice broke the record for the fastest naturally aspirated road vehicle in the world, reaching a top speed of 386.7 km/h. This record was made possible thanks to its revolutionary aerodynamics and its lightweight of 1140 kg, due to the chassis made of carbon fiber and the aluminum engine.

History

In 1989, McLaren founded the McLaren Cars brand. The main goal was to create an advanced supercar that would provide a unique experience for the driver. Then, in 1991, Gordon Murray began to create this car. To start its design, several wind tunnel tests were conducted to see which shape would have the best aerodynamic performance. The position and size of the radiator, intake, positive aerodynamic pressure, brake cooling, etc., were also tested. After that, Gordon decided to design the car.

Interior

A characteristic of this car is that the McLaren, unlike the two seats that used to be in cars “of this category,” has 3 seats where the driver is in the middle and the 2 passengers are next to him. It also has luggage space, and the driver can open the doors without getting out of the seat; however, getting into the car is “a bit complicated.”