McLaren F1 GTR
McLaren F1 GTR
McLaren F1 GTR
McLaren F1 GTRThe weight was reduced to a total of 910 kg. A total of ten McLaren F1 GTR '97s were built. Due to the heavily modified bodywork, the McLaren F1 GTR '97 is often referred to as the "Longtail" thanks to the rear bodywork being extended to increase rear downforce.
The engine was slightly destroked to 6.0L instead of the previous 6.1L. Weight was further reduced and a sequential transaxle was added. McLaren F1 GTR '97 With the F1 GT homologated, McLaren could now develop the McLaren F1 GTR for the 1997 season. The weight was reduced with around 100 kg from the 1995 GTR edition and the engine was kept detuned at 600 HP to comply with racing regulations.
The car was driven by David Brabham and John Nielsen. McLaren F1 GTR '96 chassis #14R is notable as being the first non-Japanese car to win a race in the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC). Nine more F1 GTRs were built to 1996 spec, while some 1995 cars were still campaigned by privateers. To follow up on the success of the McLaren F1 GTR into 1996, McLaren further developed the '95 model, leading to a size increase but weight decrease.
The engine was slightly destroked to 6.0L instead of the previous 6.1L. Weight was further reduced and a sequential transaxle was added. McLaren F1 GTR '97 With the F1 GT homologated, McLaren could now develop the McLaren F1 GTR for the 1997 season. The weight was reduced with around 100 kg from the 1995 GTR edition and the engine was kept detuned at 600 HP to comply with racing regulations.
The car was driven by David Brabham and John Nielsen. McLaren F1 GTR '96 chassis #14R is notable as being the first non-Japanese car to win a race in the All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC). Nine more F1 GTRs were built to 1996 spec, while some 1995 cars were still campaigned by privateers. To follow up on the success of the McLaren F1 GTR into 1996, McLaren further developed the '95 model, leading to a size increase but weight decrease.
