1992 McLaren F1

The F1 is a passenger car from McLaren, with rear wheel drive, a mid mounted engine and a Peter Stevens-designed 2 door coupé body style. It's powered courtesy of a dry sumped naturally aspirated engine of 6.1 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, a 60 degree V 12 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 618 bhp (627 PS/461 kW) of power at 7500 rpm, and maximum torque of 617 N·m (455 lb·ft/62.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm. It features dry sump-type lubrication. The power is transmitted to the wheels via a 6 speed manual gearbox. Having a claimed weight at the kerb of 1138 kg, the McLaren F1 can dispense with the 0-60 mph sprint in 3.2 seconds and the quarter mile from rest in 11.1 seconds. The McLaren F1 is claimed to manage a top speed of 387 km/h which is 240 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 3 seats
Length
4288 mm
Weight
1138 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
6.1 litre
Cylinders
12, V
Power
627 PS / 618 bhp / 461 kW @ 7500 rpm
Torque
617 Nm / 455 ft.lb / 62.9 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 3.2 s
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 3.6 s
Top speed
387 km/h / 240 mph

1992 McLaren F1 specifications

1992 McLaren F1 data
bodywork
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Body type	3 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Peter Stevens
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2718 mm	107 inches
Track/tread (front)	1568 mm	61.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1472 mm	58 inches
Length	4288 mm	168.8 inches
Width	1820 mm	71.7 inches
Height	1140 mm	44.9 inches
Ground clearance	120 mm	4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.58
Kerb weight	1138 kg	2509 lb
Weight distribution	41.2% front
fuel tank capacity	90 litres	19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.32
Frontal area	1.79 m²
CdA	0.57
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	S70/2
Cylinders	V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity	6.1 litre 6064 cc (370.048 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	86 × 87 mm 3.39 × 3.43 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.99
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 48 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	627 PS (618 bhp) (461 kW) at 7500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	617 Nm (455 ft·lb) (62.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	76 kW/litre 103.3 ps/litre 101.9 bhp/litre 1.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	101.75 Nm/litre 1.23 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium heads & block
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1278.6 kPa (185.4 psi)
Maximum RPM	7500 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	505.33 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	3.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h	3.6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	6.4 s
Standing quarter-mile	11.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	387 km/h (240 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 550.61 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.55 PS/kg 404.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.4 kW/kg 543.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.54 bhp/kg 0.24 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 2.47 kg/kW 4.12 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.500
Turning circle	12.60 m
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front	9 x 17
Wheel size rear	11.5 x 17
Tyres front	Goodyear F1 235/45 ZR 17
Tyres rear	Goodyear F1 315/45 ZR 17
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	332 mm
Rear brake diameter	305 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.93
Final drive ratio	2.37
general
Carfolio.com ID	41393
Production total	64
Model code
RAC rating	55.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1992 McLaren F1 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.