McLaren F1 coming back..!!!

AyAn! · 2nd April 2009, 00:19

Source:Topspeed

McLaren has been hinting at offering a full range of supercars for a while, but now there is some real exciting news: it’s working on a successor to the McLaren F1. When the original F1 debuted back in 1992, it was the fastest and most expensive car in the world. It’s 240 mph top speed held the production car record until the Bugatti Veyron beat it in 2005 (then the SSC Ultimate Aero beat the Veyron.)
Now a source within McLaren told Autocar, “We have just started looking at doing another F1. It is a clean sheet design.” So will the new F1 try to regain its spot at the top of the supercar mountain? All we can guess right now is that the BMW-sourced V12 in the original will be swapped out for something from McLaren’s new partner Mercedes. A likely candidate is a reworked version of the 6.3-liter V8 that’s already in service in cars like the SL63 AMG and the new E63 AMG.
Unlike the original F1, the new one will likely be more conventional. There were only 106 of the first F1s build over its seven-year life cycle, and only 64 of those were intended for road use. For McLaren to break even on this new car, it will likely have to raise the production numbers and maybe even forget about the gold engine lining.

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avishar · 2nd April 2009, 08:04

Gordon murray is working on two importnt projects right now.Firstly he is creating a chaep ,small city car ( T25) with revolutionary materials and innovative manufacturing process to make the process more environment friendly.Secondly he has stated that these technologies would also go into the making of the succcessor of Mclaren F1(P11).He has clearly stated that this car is not going to me about Horsepower or top speed,and in all probability HP is expected to less than the 600 odd bhp of the earlier car.

speedzak · 2nd April 2009, 08:09

Come on!
Just a V8???

Atleast a roaring V12 would've been the choice if not a 16! We want an icon, not just another super car!

Stratos · 2nd April 2009, 08:14

I remember seeing the spy pictures of the forthcoming McLaren F1, it looked very similar to its predecessor

aaggoswami · 2nd April 2009, 09:04

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Originally Posted by avishar

Secondly he has stated that these technologies would also go into the making of the succcessor of Mclaren F1(P11).He has clearly stated that this car is not going to me about Horsepower or top speed,and in all probability HP is expected to less than the 600 odd bhp of the earlier car.

The V8 has its own limitations now. The latest E63AMG produces around 517 bhp., similar car from Audi produces 579 bhp ( IIRC ). May be it can go upto 600 with Maclaren using supercharger/turbocharger.
But I feel they must go in for V12 from Merc range, i.e. the 612bhp V12 from S-class AMG. They can take it to 700bhp with various add ons.
If they are not able to come up with a car around 700-750 bhp, then this car is not good to even think of replacing F1.

NOS Power · 2nd April 2009, 16:29

one must not underestimate a V8. for the record merc engines are very supercharger friendly, i mean they are built that way. comparatively Beemer engines are turbo friendly. its something to do with their cylinder dimensions.

i don't think it will be that difficult for Mclaren to develop a merc 750bhp V8. But yes the F1 replacement should be a V12 which has been tuned by various tuners to be used in the fastest sedans in the world (read Brabus CLS Rocket).

Steeroid · 2nd April 2009, 16:42

Anyone who is thinking along such lines during these troubled times must be totally loco.

Dont get me wrong, I am all for pushing the limits. However there's a time and place for everything - now isnt that time, unfortunately.

f450 · 19th April 2009, 17:24

McLaren have finally announced that the successor to their McLaren F1 car is going to be launched in 2011. It is codenamed "P11" and is expected to cost around $250,000. It is going to be a two-seater.

Unlike the F1 though, this will not be limited production, but full-blown production-for-sale. At the moment, details of the P11 remain sketchy, but the supercar will feature a cab-forward stance, retractable rear spoiler and a flat underbody. McLaren has built 36 prototypes so far.

Meanwhile, Ron Dennis is going to stop all involvement with the F1 team to concentrate on the sports cars business.

Source: Top Gear

Can't wait!!!!!!!

Steeroid · 19th April 2009, 17:27

Scary title!

Dont give us a start like that on a quiet Sunday afternoon.

Cyrus43 · 19th April 2009, 18:05

Old News!! But Welcome news!! I would much rather have a McLaren in my Garage that a Porsche!! Just the Name exudes Brilliance.

abhinav.gupta88 · 19th April 2009, 18:53

Agree. By the way what happened to the Mclaren which Hamilton was supposed to get for winning the 2008 F1 Championship?

aniguchisan · 19th April 2009, 19:22

z0mg dude thanks!!!1! (old news)

snaronikar · 19th April 2009, 19:33

With the title of this thread, I thought that Mclaren are back to the winning ways in the F1 competition going on.

f450 · 19th April 2009, 20:05

Sorry, it only turned up on Top Gear yesterday, so I thought it might have been recent news....

aniguchisan · 19th April 2009, 23:13

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Originally Posted by f450

Sorry, it only turned up on Top Gear yesterday, so I thought it might have been recent news....

Looks like Top Gear's been moving along in 2nd Gear instead.

2nd April 2009, 00:19	#1
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	McLaren F1 coming back..!!! Source:Topspeed McLaren has been hinting at offering a full range of supercars for a while, but now there is some real exciting news: it’s working on a successor to the McLaren F1. When the original F1 debuted back in 1992, it was the fastest and most expensive car in the world. It’s 240 mph top speed held the production car record until the Bugatti Veyron beat it in 2005 (then the SSC Ultimate Aero beat the Veyron.) Now a source within McLaren told Autocar, “We have just started looking at doing another F1. It is a clean sheet design.” So will the new F1 try to regain its spot at the top of the supercar mountain? All we can guess right now is that the BMW-sourced V12 in the original will be swapped out for something from McLaren’s new partner Mercedes. A likely candidate is a reworked version of the 6.3-liter V8 that’s already in service in cars like the SL63 AMG and the new E63 AMG. Unlike the original F1, the new one will likely be more conventional. There were only 106 of the first F1s build over its seven-year life cycle, and only 64 of those were intended for road use. For McLaren to break even on this new car, it will likely have to raise the production numbers and maybe even forget about the gold engine lining.
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avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	Gordon murray is working on two importnt projects right now.Firstly he is creating a chaep ,small city car ( T25) with revolutionary materials and innovative manufacturing process to make the process more environment friendly.Secondly he has stated that these technologies would also go into the making of the succcessor of Mclaren F1(P11).He has clearly stated that this car is not going to me about Horsepower or top speed,and in all probability HP is expected to less than the 600 odd bhp of the earlier car.
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speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Come on! Just a V8??? Atleast a roaring V12 would've been the choice if not a 16! We want an icon, not just another super car!
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Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	I remember seeing the spy pictures of the forthcoming McLaren F1, it looked very similar to its predecessor
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NOS Power BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kolkata Posts: 404 Thanked: 79 Times View My Garage	one must not underestimate a V8. for the record merc engines are very supercharger friendly, i mean they are built that way. comparatively Beemer engines are turbo friendly. its something to do with their cylinder dimensions. i don't think it will be that difficult for Mclaren to develop a merc 750bhp V8. But yes the F1 replacement should be a V12 which has been tuned by various tuners to be used in the fastest sedans in the world (read Brabus CLS Rocket).
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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Anyone who is thinking along such lines during these troubled times must be totally loco. Dont get me wrong, I am all for pushing the limits. However there's a time and place for everything - now isnt that time, unfortunately.
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19th April 2009, 17:24	#8
f450 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 794 Thanked: 7 Times	McLaren's back!!!!!! McLaren have finally announced that the successor to their McLaren F1 car is going to be launched in 2011. It is codenamed "P11" and is expected to cost around $250,000. It is going to be a two-seater. Unlike the F1 though, this will not be limited production, but full-blown production-for-sale. At the moment, details of the P11 remain sketchy, but the supercar will feature a cab-forward stance, retractable rear spoiler and a flat underbody. McLaren has built 36 prototypes so far. Meanwhile, Ron Dennis is going to stop all involvement with the F1 team to concentrate on the sports cars business. Source: Top Gear Can't wait!!!!!!!
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19th April 2009, 17:27	#9
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Scary title! Dont give us a start like that on a quiet Sunday afternoon.
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19th April 2009, 18:05	#10
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Old News!! But Welcome news!! I would much rather have a McLaren in my Garage that a Porsche!! Just the Name exudes Brilliance.
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abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Agree. By the way what happened to the Mclaren which Hamilton was supposed to get for winning the 2008 F1 Championship?
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aniguchisan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 123 Times View My Garage	z0mg dude thanks!!!1! (old news)
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snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Change the title of thread.. With the title of this thread, I thought that Mclaren are back to the winning ways in the F1 competition going on.
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f450 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 794 Thanked: 7 Times	Sorry, it only turned up on Top Gear yesterday, so I thought it might have been recent news....
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