← McLaren F1 · 1992-1998 · Mk1

McLaren F1 Mk1

Headline trim: 6.1 BMW S70/2 V12 NA — 627 bhp, 0-62 in 3.2s.

McLaren F1 Mk1 press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
627 bhp
0–60
3.2 s
Top speed
240 mph
MPG
15.0 mpg
Used
£15,000,000-£25,000,000

Strengths

  • Carbon-fibre monocoque road-car first
  • Central driving position
  • BMW S70/2 6.1 V12 NA — 627 bhp, 1,138 kg

Weaknesses

  • Specialist-only servicing
  • Discontinued original tyre spec
  • Auction-only buying

Notable tech

  • Carbon-fibre monocoque
  • BMW S70/2 6.1 V12 NA — 627 bhp
  • 6MT (Weismann transverse)
  • RWD
  • Central driving position
  • Gold-foil-lined engine bay
  • Production top-speed record 240.1 mph
  • 106 cars total — 64 road, 28 GTR, 5 LM, 3 GT

Common issues

  • MSO-only service
  • Electronics age
  • Damper refurb
  • Tyre spec
  • Collector storage pattern

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
F1 (road car)
BHP627
Torque651 Nm
0–603.2 s
Top240 mph
MPG15 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
F1 LM
BHP680
Torque705 Nm
0–602.9 s
Top225 mph
MPG14 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
F1 GT
BHP627
Torque651 Nm
0–603.2 s
Top241 mph
MPG14 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
F1 GTR
BHP600
Torque705 Nm
0–602.9 s
Top225 mph
MPG0
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT