The original McLaren F1 press release in full - Every detail of the incredible V12 supercar - McLaren F1 specification
As McLaren re-publishes the full, original 1992 press release for its F1 supercar, it's a perfect time to celebrate the F1, we think
FOR THE DRIVER
| Reach adjustable foot pedals |
| Ergonomic F1 Nardi steering wheel |
| Right hand 6-speed manual gearchange |
| Reach and rake adjustable steering column |
| Forward sited central driving seat |
| High-clarity analogue instrumentation |
| Customised controls |
| Gear change reverse-gear lockout |
| Driver-selectable downforce control |
| Wheel flipper horn and light flasher switches |
| Driver subsidiary information screen |
| High-level internal and external rearview mirrors |
| Armrest structural seat location beams each side |
| Computerised fault warning system |
| F1 style full restraint harnesses |
EQUIPMENT
| One centreline front driving seat |
| Two offset rear passenger seats |
| Space saving, dry opening ‘Dihedral’ doors |
| Connolly Soft Assisted Aniline upholstery |
| Total area fixed glass heating and demist |
| Purpose designed 10 CD autochanger |
| 8 cubic feet cool, fume-free luggage space |
| Tailored luggage to match |
| Gas-strut assisted door opening |
| Security transmission lock |
| Facom titanium lightweight tool kit |
AERODYNAMICS
| Fan assisted boundary layer control |
| Automatic Brake and Balance ‘Foil |
| Full ground effects underbody |
| Automatic brake cooling on demand |
| High efficiency cooling ducts |
| Windscreen deflector ‘foil |
| Idling radiator hot air vents |
| Driver-adjustable downforce control |
STRUCTURE
| Integrated roof moulding |
| Chassis load bearing engine mounting |
| Chassis load bearing transaxle mounting |
| Full carbon ‘side intrusion’ doors and sills |
| Integrated airbox/rollover protection |
| Full monocoque moulded carbon ‘crash beams’ |
CHASSIS
| Advanced ‘ISA’ rear suspension geometry |
| Full carbon composite moulded manufacture |
| Formula One style protective Jabroe grounding plates |
| Competition-derived multi-vented brake discs |
| Advanced concept ‘GPSC’ front suspension geometry |
| Purpose designed high-performance tyres |
| Race-bred specially designed magnesium lightweight wheels |
| F1 Monobloc brake callipers |
ELECTRONICS
| TAG Electronics engine management system |
| TAG Electronics onboard data acquisition |
| Service accessible electronic data logging |
| External landline down-load linkage for factory diagnosis |
| High capacity electrical system |
| Remote battery charging point |
SAFETY
| Laminated, heated glass |
| Central racing fuel cell |
| F1 survival cell |
| Full driver harness |
| Safety steering |
| Safety handling |
| Safety braking |
| Integrated roll-over structure |
| Passive safety side intrusion barriers |
| Passive safety front and rear crash structures |
ENGINE
| Aluminium flywheel |
| Carbon clutch |
| 48 valve cylinder heads |
| Variable inlet valve timing |
| Offset space-saving final drive |
| F1 style high level intake engine airbox |
| Water-oil cooling heat exchanger system |
| Purpose designed and made 6.1 litre V12 |
| ‘Get you home’ emergency management system |
| Lightweight Inconel silencer box/rear crash structure |
| High-performance full dry-sump lubrication |
| Super compact 6-speed transverse gearbox |
| Weight saving magnesium castings |
| Four overhead camshafts |
