1997 McLaren F1 GT

McLaren wanted to create a car with more downforce than the standard F1 with less drag than the LM version offereed. The result? This F1 GT with radical new body aerodynamics

The GT version featured 17inch wheels with central locking retainer pins

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	BMW 70/2 60 Degree V12
position	Mid Longitudinal
valvetrain	Chain Driven DOHC w/Continuously Variable Inlet Valve Timing & 4
displacement	6064 cc / 370.0 in³
bore	86 mm / 3.39 in
stroke	87 mm / 3.43 in
compression	11.0:1
power	467.6 kw / 627.1 bhp @ 7400 rpm
specific output	103.41 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	650.79 nm / 480.0 ft lbs @ 5600 rpm
body / frame	Carbon Fibre
driven wheels	RWD w/Torsen Differential
front tires	235/45ZR-17
rear tires	315/45ZR-17
front brakes	Unassisted Vented Discs
f brake size	x 332 mm / x 13.1 in
rear brakes	Unassisted Vented Discs
r brake size	x 305 mm / x 12.0 in
front wheels	F 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in
rear wheels	R 43.2 x 29.2 cm / 17.0 x 11.5 in
steering	Unassisted Rack & Pinion
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Light Alloy Dampers, Co-Axial Coil Springs, A
r suspension	Double Wishbones w/Light Alloy Dampers, Co-Axial Coil Springs
curb weight	1220 kg / 2690 lbs
wheelbase	2718 mm / 107.0 in
front track	1620 mm / 63.8 in
rear track	1582 mm / 62.3 in
length	4928 mm / 194.0 in
width	1940 mm / 76.4 in
height	1200 mm / 47.2 in
transmission	Transverse 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	:1
drag	Cd