Photo: Andrei Diomidov courtesy of RM Sotheby's
Few cars from the 1990s can make a grown men scream with excitement, but fewer still can make them lose their mind upon laying eyes on the vehicle. The McLaren F1 is probably the perfect example we can think of, especially the 1994 F1 LM Specification in the photo gallery.
Chassis number F1/018 retains the standard car’s interior but it’s drivable on the public roads thanks to air conditioning and a stereo. So far, the F1 in LM Specification has been driven 21,500 kilometers even though it’s one of two LM examples in existence.
According to RM Sotheby’s, the engine was upgraded to GTR specification. The naturally aspirated work of wonder from BMW M now develops 680 horsepower, revving 1,000 rpm higher than before. Two additional radiators, a modified exhaust, a cooling system for the six-speed manual transmission, and grey paintwork are also featured.
#18 was originally finished in Midnight Blue over a black interior, so what you’re looking at in the photo gallery is a factory-commissioned upgrade with utmost attention to detail. Heaven knows how much money went into this car, more so if you remember how rare and expensive the F1 is.
Racing dampers and springs are other highlights, set up in the softest setting for an adequate ride quality. The 18-inch wheels are similar to the F1 GTR, and the bodywork levels up on the visual drama with a fixed wing at the rear, an aggressive front splitter, and louvers on the wide front fender.
The higher downforce takes this LM Specification into 1995 Mclaren F1 GTR territory, the car that helped McLaren win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Cream carpets and a 14-inch steering wheel round off the list of goodies along with a set of travel luggage sporting the F1 logo at the top left corner.
RM Sotheby’s doesn’t give an estimate on this vehicle, but those interested should take into consideration that advance registration is required to bid on the F1 LM Specification at the Monterey auction. Chassis number F1/018 also features invoices dating to 2007 plus a written history and evaluation by McLaren Special Operations.
According to RM Sotheby’s, the engine was upgraded to GTR specification. The naturally aspirated work of wonder from BMW M now develops 680 horsepower, revving 1,000 rpm higher than before. Two additional radiators, a modified exhaust, a cooling system for the six-speed manual transmission, and grey paintwork are also featured.
#18 was originally finished in Midnight Blue over a black interior, so what you’re looking at in the photo gallery is a factory-commissioned upgrade with utmost attention to detail. Heaven knows how much money went into this car, more so if you remember how rare and expensive the F1 is.
Racing dampers and springs are other highlights, set up in the softest setting for an adequate ride quality. The 18-inch wheels are similar to the F1 GTR, and the bodywork levels up on the visual drama with a fixed wing at the rear, an aggressive front splitter, and louvers on the wide front fender.
The higher downforce takes this LM Specification into 1995 Mclaren F1 GTR territory, the car that helped McLaren win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Cream carpets and a 14-inch steering wheel round off the list of goodies along with a set of travel luggage sporting the F1 logo at the top left corner.
RM Sotheby’s doesn’t give an estimate on this vehicle, but those interested should take into consideration that advance registration is required to bid on the F1 LM Specification at the Monterey auction. Chassis number F1/018 also features invoices dating to 2007 plus a written history and evaluation by McLaren Special Operations.
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