Chris Harris drives the Mclaren F1 for the first time

Mani59 · Today, 12:22 PM

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What an amazing video here of Chris Harris enjoying this stunning Mclaren F1 for the first time on some equally stunning Arizona roads.

Never forget what powers these! Sound on!

Mike260785 · Today, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mani59

What an amazing video here of Chris Harris enjoying this stunning Mclaren F1 for the first time on some equally stunning Arizona roads.

Never forget what powers these! Sound on!

Chris Harris is a legend. Love watching him on top gear

NSXR · Today, 01:19 PM

The sound, the immediacy, the view, it's all just wow. Always loved that car, but honestly, if I had that kind of coin I'd fit a suitable set of wheels/tires and a decent rear spoiler.

FC4 · Today, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NSXR

The sound, the immediacy, the view, it's all just wow. Always loved that car, but honestly, if I had that kind of coin I'd fit a suitable set of wheels/tires and a decent rear spoiler.

Original full HDK spec and GTR 5 spokes is the only way to go. Normally I'd say BBS but I'd make an exception here.

Chassis #014 is my fav.

NSXR · Today, 01:47 PM

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Original full HDK spec and GTR 5 spokes is the only way to go. Normally I'd say BBS but I'd make an exception here.

Chassis #014 is my fav.

I'll take #018.

https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles...ar-chassis-018

Fit with these wheels, but remake the front wheel to match the rear.

https://www.apexspares.com/products/...wheels-upgrade

Humdizzle · Today, 01:47 PM

completely agree with chris. If you got the coin, nothing else can really compare to this thing. NA v12, 6 spd, and 2600 pounds. maybe a carrera gt or f50 would come close.

ash_schwin · Today, 02:34 PM

Love Chris Harris and his videos. Great to see someone that has driven some of the greatest cars ever created to be so impacted by a car that was designed and developed 30+ years ago. No doubt McLaren F1 is a GOAT.

GuidoK · Today, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Humdizzle

maybe a carrera gt or f50 would come close.

The new Gordon Murray T50 comes close

But that also costs 3 million+

The F1 looks better though.

Why can't they make cars like this but then around the 100k mark

Alfisti · Today, 03:07 PM

2600 lbs? Good lord.

Humdizzle · Today, 03:51 PM

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2600 lbs? Good lord.

yup. 2579 according to car and driver's test from 1994 ( https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...d-test-review/ )

its crazy that it has a v12 yet weighs less than a toyota 86. and was pulling faster trap speeds than an aventador svj on 30 year old tire tech.

correction:
Kerb Weight (Dry): 1,140 kg (2,513 lbs)
Kerb Weight (with fluids): 1,260 kg (2,778 lbs)

Chihuahua · Today, 04:05 PM

I had the fortune to see one in person many years ago in PA. I stared at it for an hour straight because I knew I'd likely never see one in person again. GOAT for sure.

///M TOWN · Today, 04:09 PM

Finally, some proper front page news.

Thank you for posting.

floridaorange · Today, 05:07 PM

Be fun to drive the F1, the Benz CLK GTR and the 911 GT1 all in the same day.

And then if you could keep one, wonder which one it would be after driving them.

Autoaddict · Today, 05:19 PM

Car is still bananas even today!

timesone · Today, 07:55 PM

Truly “WHATEVER IT TAKES”!

JSal335is · Today, 07:57 PM

Poster car and Need for Speed Hot Pursuit. IYKYK

FC4 · Today, 08:16 PM

Saw one today. Exact same spec as the one in the video. It's always a bit jarring when you notice how small they really are.

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