For nearly three decades, the McLaren F1 has held the title of the fastest naturally aspirated car, solidifying its place as an automotive icon. Created by a company with deep roots in motorsport but no prior experience in road car production, the F1 was designed to be the ultimate driving machine, with no expense spared.
The result was a revolutionary vehicle that introduced numerous firsts for a production car. The F1 became the first production car with a carbon-fiber monocoque, a central driving position with two passenger seats, fan-assisted aerodynamics, and electronically controlled brake cooling. With over 5,000 custom parts crafted from exotic materials, the F1 was an uncompromising masterpiece. Its bespoke 6.1L BMW V12 delivered 627 horsepower, enabling a top speed of 242.9 mph.
Recently, Chris Harris got to experience firsthand what it’s like to have a go in a McLaren F1 from his trip to Arizona. This was the first time that he got to drive this legendary supercar and he has high praises for it. In fact, he even called it the greatest car he had driven on the road.
