Built at the request of race teams, such as those owned by Ray Bellm and Thomas Bscher, in order to compete in the BPR Global GT Series, the McLaren F1 GTR was a custom-built race car which introduced a modified engine management system that increased power output – however, air-restrictors mandated by racing regulations reduced the power ...

Mar 23, 2020 · Alongside the ten ‘97 F1 GTR racing chassis, McLaren was also building three examples of a homologation road car known as the F1 GT, based on the GTR’s modified bodywork. These “Longtail” F1s meant even more headaches for Woking, since Murray just wouldn’t compromise on quality.

The McLaren F1 GTR is the racing variant of the McLaren F1 sports car first produced in 1995 for grand touring style racing, such as the BPR Global GT Series, FIA GT Championship, JGTC, and British GT Championship. It was powered by the naturally aspirated BMW S70/2 V12 engine.

Aug 18, 2015 · The GT is the rarest F1 ever built. Keep reading to find out what makes this supercar->ke177 special. Continue reading to learn more about the McLaren F1 GT.

Jan 2, 2025 · Built to satisfy FIA homologation requirements for the McLaren F1 GTR "Longtail" race car during the 1997 GT racing season, the rarest iteration of the F1 is the F1 GT. Three were built in...

McLaren had won Le Mans at its first attempt; the F1 GTR had won the event in its first year of production, and not even Ferrari had managed that; it was also the first Le Mans win for a Finnish driver, and for a Japanese one, as well as being a first for BMW power.

To homologate the ‘97 F1 GTRs considerably longer and wider downforce-inducing bodywork, McLaren created a type approved road-going version to satisfy the rulemakers: the F1 GT.

Explore the McLaren F1 GT detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.

May 14, 2024 · Unlike its 1993 brother, the 1997 McLaren F1 GT had a more aggressive-looking front fascia. It featured a lower nose and sported a longer lip spoiler than the regular F1.

One of the rarest McLaren roadcars ever built, the McLaren F1 GT, is on display at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Kindly loaned to McLaren, chassis #58F1GT is one of only three examples, designed and built to homologate the McLaren F1 GTR 'Longtail' for GT racing during the 1997 season.