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 |
