Performance Review: McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 - [1995]

Figures & Specs Summary:

McLaren F1 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1995. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1996 Ferrari F50 GT1 4.7l V12 and the 1995 Ford GT 90 6.0L V12.This particular McLaren F1 has a 6064cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The F1 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the F1's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1062 kgs (2341 lbs) this makes the McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 in the same weight category as the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The McLaren F1 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp)

In terms of power the 6064cc 48V V12 engine produces 670 bhp (499 kW) @ 7800 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 bhp) or the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 520 lb-ft (705.0 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the McLaren F1 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2005 Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged (655.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the McLaren F1.

The McLaren F1 has a Power to weight ratio of 630.8 bhp per ton and 489.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1995 F1 competing with the 2005 Koenigsegg CCR 4.7 V8 Supercharged (655.2 bhp per ton) or the 2012 Gumpert Apollo Enraged 4.2 V8 Turbo (654.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the McLaren F1 generating around 489.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo (505.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo (500.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.0 secs, this made the McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 as fast as the 2022 Lotus Eletre R 905 bhp (2.90 secs) the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (2.90 secs) the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (2.90 secs) the or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2 V8 C8 (2.90 secs). This McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 is also faster than the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (3.00 secs) the and the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (3.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the F1 and the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the McLaren F1 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 9.59 secs @ 142.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2020 Audi TT RS 2.0 Turbo (9.55 secs), the 2008 Alfa-Romeo 8C Competitzione (9.57 secs), and the 1964 Ferrari 500 Superfast 5.0 V12 (9.57 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1995 version of the McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 has a maximum speed of 225mph.

Top Speed of the 1995 F1 equals the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (236 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1995 McLaren F1 LM 6.1 V12 then how about the 2019 Bugatti Centodieci 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (236 mph), the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo (236 mph), or the 2013 W-Motors Lykan HyperSport 3.7L Twin Turbo (239 mph).

Related Links:

1995 F1 Rivals List.

A Brief History of McLaren

Car Comparison