1997 McLaren F1 GT

The McLaren F1 GT is a rear wheel drive motor car, with the engine placed amidships, and a 2 door coupé body designed by Peter Stevens. Its 12 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 6.1 litres. It develops power and torque figures of 618 bhp (627 PS/461 kW) at 7500 rpm and 651 Nm (480 lbft/66.4 kgm) at 5600 rpm respectively. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 1220 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 3 seats
Length
4928 mm
Weight
1220 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
6.1 litre
Cylinders
12, V
Power
627 PS / 618 bhp / 461 kW @ 7500 rpm
Torque
651 Nm / 480 ft.lb / 66.4 kgm @ 5600 rpm

1997 McLaren F1 GT specifications

1997 McLaren F1 GT 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)	1620 mm	63.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1582 mm	62.3 inches
Length	4928 mm	194 inches
Width	1940 mm	76.4 inches
Height	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Ground clearance	120 mm	4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.81
Kerb weight	1220 kg	2690 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
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)	651 Nm (480 ft·lb) (66.4 kgm) at 5600 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	76 kW/litre 103.3 ps/litre 101.9 bhp/litre 1.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	107.35 Nm/litre 1.3 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium heads & block
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	11:1
Fuel system	Fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1349.1 kPa (195.7 psi)
Maximum 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
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 513.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.51 PS/kg 377.74 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.38 kW/kg 506.56 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.51 bhp/kg 0.23 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 2.65 kg/kW 4.42 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	2.000
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front	10.85 x 18
Wheel size rear	13 x 18
Tyres front	275/45 ZR 18
Tyres rear	345/35 ZR 18
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	77319
Production total	3
Model code
RAC rating	55.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1997 McLaren F1 GT added 2001-03-12. Last modified 2013-02-28.