The original McLaren F1 press release in full - Every detail of the incredible V12 supercar - McLaren F1 technical 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
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 4,288mm (168.8 inches) |
| Width | 1,820mm (71.6 inches) |
| Height | 1140mm (44.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 120mm (4.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2718mm (107.0 inches) |
| Front track | 1568mm (61.7 inches) |
| Rear track | 1472mm (57.9 inches) |
| Dry weight | 1,018kg (2,244lbs) |
ENGINE
| Type number | S 70/2 |
| Configuration | V12 |
| V-angle | 60-degrees |
| Displacement | 6,064cc (369.9 cubic inches) |
| Bore / Stroke | 86.00mm (3.38 inches) / 87.00mm (3.42 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Ignition system | Transistorized system with 12 individual coils |
| Induction system | 12 single throttle valves, carbon fibre airbox |
| Valve train | Chain-driven double overhead camshaft with continuously variable inlet valve timing |
| Engine block | Cast aluminium 60-degree V12 |
| Cylinder heads | 4 valves per cylinder, cast aluminium alloy |
| Flywheel | Aluminium |
| Cam carriers / cover | Cast magnesium |
| Exhaust emission control | Four catalytic converters with ‘Lambda’ sensors, secondary air injection |
| Alternator | 160 amp |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump, magnesium casting – with four scavenge pumps and one pressure pump |
| Fuel | 95-98 RON unleaded |
| Oil | Shell TMO synthetic 5W40 |
| Power | Over 404 kilowatts (550 horsepower) @ 7,000rpm |
| Torque | Over 600Nm between 4,000-7,000rpm |
| Maximum RPM | 7,500 |
COOLING SYSTEMS
Twin aluminium water radiators and oil / water heat exchanger
FUEL SYSTEM
Safety fuel cell with in-tank high pressure pump
ELECTRICS
12 volt system with high capacity battery and 160 amp alternatorChassis ECUEngine ECUDC / DC converter for heated glass
CHASSIS
| Front suspension | Double wishbones, GPSC subframes, light alloy dampers / co-axial coil-springs, anti-rollbar |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbones, ISA mounting system, light alloy dampers /co-axial coil-springs, toe-in / toe-out control links |
TRANSMISSION
Transverse unit with high speed bevel gears and spur final driveAll-synchro constant-mesh 6-speedLimited slip final drive differentialMagnesium caseAir / oil radiator – pumped lubication system
CLUTCH
AP triple plate carbon / carbon: 200mm (7.87 inch) diameterRemote actuation (hydraulic)
STEERING
| Magnesium | 431.8mm (17 inch) diameter |
| Front | 228.6mm (9 inches) wide |
| Rear | 292.1mm (11.5 inches) wide |
| Centre-lock with retaining pin |
TYRES
| Front | 235/45 ZR17 |
| Rear | 315/45 ZR17 |
BRAKES
| Front | 332mm (13.07 inches) diameter x 32mm (1.26 inches) thick ventilated disc, 4 pot monobloc light alloy caliper |
| Rear | 305mm (12.01 inches) diameter x 26mm (1.02 inches) thick ventilated disc, 4 pot monobloc light alloy caliper |
| Parking brake | Rear, mechanical, light alloy caliper |
| Brake and balance 'foil | Automatic – computerised control system |
| Brake cooling | Automatic – computerised control system |
CAPACITIES
| Oil tank | 6 litres (1.3 imperial gallon / 1.6 US gallon), aluminium construction |
| Fuel tank | 85 litres (18.75 imperial gallon / 22.4 US gallon), safety fuel tank |
| Luggage | 227 litres (8 cubic feet) – 3 occupants 283 litres (10 cubic feet) – 2 occupants |
AERODYNAMICS
Full underbody air management (fan-assisted)Driver selectable high-downforce modeAutomatic Brake and Balance ‘Foil systemMcLAREN F1 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Full cabin air conditioningElectric defrost / demist on windscreen and side windowsElectric window liftsRemote central lockingRemote cabin access release for opening panelsTailored document case beneath driver’s seatCabin A4-sized map stowageFour cabin stowae compartmentsFour-lamp high-performance headlight systemTwo high-performance driving lampsRear fog and reversing lightsCourtesy lights in all compartmentsMap reading lightsRemote battery charging pointOnboard Facom titanium tool kit
Also supplied as standard with the McLaren F1
Cased and tailored comprehensive garage tool kitTailored car coverTailor-made external battery charger‘McLaren F1’ owner / driver’s handbookExcusive owners’ only hand-made ‘McLaren F1’ book of the car
McLAREN F1 PATENTS APPLIED FOR
- One-plus-two seating configuration
- Advanced composites moulding techniques
- ‘GPSC’ compliant front suspension system
- ‘ISA’ rear suspension and mounting system
- Fan-assisted boundary layer aerodynamic control system
- Active brake cooling system
- Active centre of pressure aerodynamic control system
- Close-coupled final-drive automotive transmission configuration
