McLaren F1 1993

The McLaren F1 is a sports car designed and built by Gordon Murray and McLaren Automotive. The March 31 March 1998 set the record for the fastest car in the world, 240 mph (391 kmh). In April 2009, the McLaren F1 cars hit by three more quick than pure speed, but still the fastest car naturally aspirated. The car has many designs and proprietary technologies. It is lighter and has a simpler structure than even the most modern of its rivals and competitors, despite a siege of more than most sports cars like the driver's seat is located in the center. It has a powerful engine and it's aimed at the track, but not to the extent that compromises the functionality and comfort in everyday life. It was designed as an exercise in creating what its designers hoped to be considered the ultimate street car.

Although not designed to track planes, racing cars modified edition of the vehicle has won numerous competitions, including 24 hours of Le Mans in 1995, where he met a special prototype racing car. Production began in 1992 and completed in 1998. A total of 106 cars produced some variations. Concept design chief engineer Gordon Murray was common among designers of high performance cars: low weight and high power. This was achieved by using high-tech and expensive materials like carbon fiber, titanium, gold, magnesium, and Kevlar. McLaren F1 was the first car to use carbon fiber monocoque chassis.

The idea was first conceived when Murray was waiting for a flight back from the fateful Italian Grand Prix in 1988, Murray drew a sketch of a car of three sports and has proposed to Ron Dennis, when the idea struck to create the ultimate road car, a concept that is strongly influenced by the Formula One experience and technology in society and therefore reflect the skills and knowledge by the McLaren F1 . Quote from Gordon (translated from Japanese original article): "At that time, we were able to visit with Ayrton Senna (the late F1 Champion) and Honda Tochigi Research Center visit with the fact that at the time, McLaren F1 Grand. Prix ​​cars, used Honda engines. If it is true, I thought it would have been better to put a bigger engine, when I drove the Honda NSX, all cars Ferrari-reference, Porsche, Lamborghini, I was used as reference in developing my car vanished from my mind.

Of course, it is believed the car, the McLaren F1, needed to be faster than the NSX, but the NSX's ride quality and handling would become our new design target. Being a fan of Honda engines, which are then moved to the Honda Research Center in Tochigi, on two occasions and asked to consider building the McLaren F1 4.5-liter V10 and V12. I asked, tried to persuade me, but ultimately could not convince them to do so, and ended McLaren F1 with a BMW engine. "

Later, a pair of cars Ultima MK3 kit, chassis numbers 12 and 13, "Albert" and "Edward", the last two MK3s used as "mules" to test various components and concepts before the first cars were built. Number 12 was used to test the gearbox with a 7.4 liter V8 engine from Chevrolet to mimic the torque of the BMW V12, and various other components such as seats and brakes. Number 13 was the test of the V12, plus exhaust and cooling system. When McLaren was done with the cars they destroyed both to keep journals, and because they did not want the car to be associated with "kit cars".

McLaren F1 GTR 1995

Built at the request of race teams, such as those owned by Ray and Thomas Bscher Bellmer, to participate in the BPR Global GT Series, it was the McLaren F1 GTR race car built for this purpose which introduced a system of motor management changes that increased the power output - however, the air restrictors mandated by racing regulations reduced the power back to 600 hp (447 kW) at 7500 RPM. Cars significant changes included changes to body panels, suspension, aerodynamics and interior. McLaren F1 GTR would make his greatest success with the first, third, fourth, fifth and 13th seats in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995, beating manufactured sports car prototypes. A total of nine McLaren F1 GTR to be built for 1995.

You can follow the success of the McLaren F1 GTR in 1996, McLaren will be further developed the '95, which leads to increases in size, but the weight loss. Nine F1 GTR spec built in 1996, while others were still 1,995 cars a year by pirates. McLaren F1 GTR '96 chassis # 14R is important to be the first non-Japanese car to win to contest the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC). The car was driven by David Brabham and John Nielsen. Lost about 100 kg in 1995, edition of the GTR and the engine was considered to be for detuned 600 HP racing regulations.

With the F1 GT homologated, McLaren could now develop the McLaren F1 GTR for the 1997 season. The weight was reduced and a sequential gearbox was added. The engine was a bit destroked to 6.0 instead of the previous 6.1L. Due to the heavily modified bodywork, the McLaren F1 GTR '97 is often referred to as the "Longtail" through the rear bodywork being extended to increase support back. A total of ten McLaren F1 GTR '97s were built. The weight has been reduced to a total of 910 kg.

McLaren MP4-12C GT3 2011

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McLaren GT, a manufacturer of new car racing, which brings together the expertise of McLaren Racing, McLaren Automotive and CRS Racing unveiled the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 race car and plans for a development program in 2011. The new McLaren MP4-12C GT3 will be McLaren's car first built in the FIA ​​GT racing series since the McLaren F1 GTR finished production in 1997. The GT3 12C is based on the new MP4-12C high-performance sports car and a team of engineers, designers and test pilots with extensive experience in Formula 1 and GT race was assembled to implement the process adaptation of 12C carbon chassis specification of the race.

Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren Group CEO SAGD: "McLaren Racing blodet i har, og det var naturligt skridt the Tagus and carnivores MP4-12C Gore bil og det til way den mest pålidelige that effekte hver og Bil Bil in GT3 kore PA. sharpness, vile sin afbalancerede præstation career has resolved af, hvilket betyder, carnivores wrong with me in teknisk vælge Spécifik VAERS, der Sikri in alle er driver until I adgang til med FA 12C GT3 grænse præstationer Lethe. "Vi har med Careers CRS arbejdet 12C er så og design Sikri UNTAET udviklingsprogram som muligt På McLaren Racing in the city i ansætte udvikle Formula 1 billion. CRS Teamet til hos er in debt afgørelser velkvalificeret På form område, det har da i ry GT3 racing Bedstead Biler, og Forst, hvad der success af fa i kræves konkurrencedygtige debt level motorsport.

"Meanwhile, McLaren Racing is able to offer new levels of technology for GT3 racing. No other car in GT3 in 2012 will come with a carbon road car frame, or a steering wheel and related technologies in a car Formula 1. "The GT3 will MonoCell carbon 12C 12C and same wheel control design used by Lewis Hamilton in the MP4-24 Formula 1 car also work closely with suppliers of past and present Formula: .. Akebono, Mobil 1, McLaren Electronic Systems, Ricardo and Michelin, for example, this mix of street car and Formula 1 technology and experience will be a great advantage for anyone to 12C GT3 race in 2012.

McLaren GT aims to provide the highest quality, most reliable and driveable car GT3 grid of 20 cars delivered Privateer teams racing in Europe in 2012. A unique combination of McLaren Racing and CRS technology and development methodology is a counterweight to the appointment of experts and GT McLaren drivers of success to develop at 12C GT3 races challenging during the 2011 season. McLaren GT will debut the new McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Series race this season Blancpain Endurance Circuit de Navarra in Spain, followed by France, Magny-Cours and Silverstone in England. As part of the development program 12C, GT3, GT McLaren is also expected to enter a total of 24 hours of Spa race resistance.

2012 McLaren MP4-12C

McLaren is one of those storied names in motoring, from its successful Formula One team to its iconic McLaren F1 supercar of the 1990s. The MP4 will be powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 mounted amidships and driving the rear wheels. The MP4-12C's construction relies heavily on carbon fiber and aluminum. The 2012 McLaren MP4-12C's price (estimated to be about $265,000) will be considerably less than that of the legendary McLaren F1 (which was never officially sold here) or Mercedes SLR McLaren.

2012 McLaren MP4-12C are needed only 100 yards to make it clear that will not play by the rules Enzo supercar. We hope to MP4 that will quickly and track-hungry, but we noted a stroller ride with “normal” mode engaged for chassis-track scars and tarred in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portugal, where McLaren presented the fruit of seven-year labor Rang “Holy cow!” You open the door of the dramatic spring 2012 McLaren MP4‘s insect wings with a sweep hand flush surface along the top edge tucked under the side scoop. The most impressive part of the cockpit is arranged smart center console. There is a big red button to fire engines, one button to adjust the treatment parameters, a second button to adjust the behavior of the powertrain, and five single-button functions logically positioned. Punching hot button with the brake pedal depressed polite gesture whoosh behind your shoulder. Attract the right side of the paddle to shift gear.
Dual-clutch box provided such noise and chug-free roll-off, you’ll swear there are torque converter work here. Under light throttle, automatic upshifts smoothly and quickly executed. MP4 is the unspoken mantra is speed without the spectacle.

Fortunately, politeness is just one aspect of the soul 2012 McLaren MP4′s. With a 4000-rpm spread between peak torque and horsepower and 17.4 psi increase in the press, 2012 McLaren MP4′s engine’s 3.8-liter feels more like a strapping V-10 from a mini V-8. Torque curve as flat as the electric motor.

2012 McLaren MP4 said that broad torque curve and 5.4 pounds per horsepower will hit 458 Italian Ferrari on the run to 60 mph (in three seconds flat) and through the quarter mile (less than 11 seconds). MP4 will examine critical and box speediness joy-ride. If you fill out a curve with excessive speed, MP4 automatically apply the brakes in the rear to reduce understeer you are provoked. MP4 has two special weapons found in no other supercar. Low Seat bolsters are spread to accommodate the thighs of thunder, defects easily solved by ordering the optional sports seats. A sport, lightweight exhaust system also comes hard. Lastly, MP4 can use the mat better than rat fur covering doorsills.

However, MP4 A to gain inspiration and execution.
Bumps don’t jangle its nerves. We expected the MP4 to be quick and track-hungry, but the baby-carriage ride we noted with the “normal” chassis mode—engaged for the scarred and tarred paths in Mexilhoeira Grande, Portugal, where McLaren presented the fruits of its seven-year labor—rang our “holy cow!” bell.