McLaren F1 LM

In 1995, the McLaren F1 cemented its place in history by winning the Le Mans endurance race at the first attempt. Not only did the F1 GTR finish first, it also occupied 3rd, 4th, 5th and 13th places when the flag came down after 24 gruelling hours.

To celebrate this extraordinary feat, McLaren created a limited edition of just five McLaren F1s -- one for every F1 GTR which finished the race. Known as the LM (for Le Mans) the concept was to transform the GTR into a road-legal car with the minimum of modifications.

The list of changes to the standard car was significant and included engine, aero, set-up and weight reduction of 60 kg. As a result the LM runs the most powerful engine of any F1 using a 1995 GTR engine without air restrictors to produce 80 horsepower more than the racecar. The LM also features the GTR aerodynamic set-up which consists of a carbon fibre splitter, wheel arch extensions, side skirts and a high downforce rear wing to further enhance the performance and grip of the standard F1.

As a tribute to the memory of Bruce McLaren, all the F1 LMs were painted in the same Papaya Orange that was used on Formula One and Can Am cars in the 60s and 70s.

As a result the F1 LM not only became the fastest accelerating F1 of all, but also the most coveted as the ultimate translation of the ultimate supercar.

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 cu in
bore	86.0 mm / 3.39 in
stroke	87.0 mm / 3.43 in
compression	10.5:1
power	498.1 kw / 668.0 bhp @ 7800 rpm
hp per litre	110.16 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
torque	705.0 nm / 520.0 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
redline	8500 rpm
drive wheels	RWD w/Torsen Differential
body / frame	Caron Fibre
front brakes	Unassisted Vented Discs
f brake size	332 mm / 13.1 in
rear brakes	Unassisted Vented Discs
r brake size	305 mm / 12.0 in
front wheels	F 45.7 x 27.6 cm / 18.0 x 10.85 in
rear wheels	R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18.0 x 13.0 in
front tire size	F MXX3 275/35ZR18
rear tire size	R MXX3 345/35ZR18
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
weight	1062 kg / 2341 lbs
wheelbase	2718 mm / 107.0 in
front track	1570 mm / 61.8 in
rear track	1464 mm / 57.6 in
length	4365 mm / 171.9 in
width	1820 mm / 71.7 in
height	1120 mm / 44.1 in
transmission	Transverse 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	3.23:1, 2.19:1, 1.71:1, 1.39:1, 1.16:1, 0.93:1
final drive	2.37:1
top speed	362.1 kph / 225.0 mph
0 - 60 mph	2.9 seconds
0 - 100 mph	6.7 seconds

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