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McLaren Le Mans Memories: Part 2

The Build-Up to Le Mans February 26, 2015 — In the second of McLaren’s video series celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Le Mans victory, they talk to Jeff Hazell, sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of the F1 GTR.” Video Le Mans Memories: Part 2 – The Build-Up to Le Mans Sources McLaren Automotive […]

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Seven Things You Might Not Know About the McLaren F1

Fascinating McLaren F1 facts known by few 1. Ron Dennis suggested that the analog needles sweep the dashboard dials on start-up. This effect has now been imitated by many manufacturers. 2. The F1’s central air intake was an engineering challenge. According to head designer Gordon Murray: We had to design a water separator, trap and […]

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McLaren Le Mans Memories: Part 1

The Birth of the McLaren F1 GTR From January 28, 2015 — McLaren Automotive presents the first of their “Le Mans Memories” video series. Ray Bellm recalls the birth of the legendary McLaren F1 GTR. Video Le Mans Memories: Part 1 – The Birth of the McLaren F1 GTR Video Stills Click any image below […]

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The McLaren F1 Owners Manual

Drawn from memory. From October 16, 2014 — Mark Roberts, Design Operations Manager, remembers his first job at McLaren – illustrating the McLaren F1 Owner’s Handbook. Video Drawn From Memory – McLaren F1 Owner’s Manual Gallery Click any image below for larger view All images Copyright © 2010 thekevinchen Sources McLaren Automotive via YouTube thekevinchen

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Bespoke McLaren F1 Crashes in Italy

Custom built white F1 was crashed during a tour in Italy From May 28, 2014 — According to Italy’s La Nazione, this one-off, red-on-white McLaren F1 was crashed during a tour between the towns of Saline di Volterra and Pomarance in the province of Pisa. There was no word on what caused the driver to lose control […]

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McLaren F1 GTR Longtail Sells For $5.28 Million

McLaren F1 GTR Longtail sells at Gooding Scottsdale auction for $5.28 million From January 19, 2014 — This rare McLaren F1 GTR Longtail sold this weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona, for $5.28 million. The final price comes in at the low end of the pre-sale estimates that placed its value at between $5 and $7 million. Gallery […]

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