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The McLaren F1 is a supercar designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. It was originally a concept conceived by Gordon Murray with backing from Ron Dennis and design work by Peter Stevens for the car's exterior.
Its construction employed some of the most cutting edge materials and technologies in the industry at its time. Production began in 1992 and ended in 1998 with a total of 106 units with some variations in the design. The car was notable for the drivers' seat being placed in the centre with two passenger seats on each side, making it a three-seater.
For improved grip at high speeds, it employs a system which includes airflow management, electric fans, and a brake-activated rear foil. Built on a strong and ultralight carbon composite chassis, the F1 is powered by a 627 bhp BMW V12 engine.
The British car magazine Autocar stated during a road test in 1994 that "The McLaren F1 is the finest driving machine yet built for the public road" and that "The F1 will be remembered as one of the great events in the history of the car, and it may possibly be the fastest production road car the world will ever see."
The McLaren F1 was the first road car from the company which until then had focused solely on motorsports, especially in Formula One. It was the world's fastest production car until the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 entered production.
