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Over a decade ago, the silver McLaren F1 you see here left the factory and became part of a fraternity of what many still call the greatest supercar ever. Slightly slower than a Bugatti Veyron, outlived by upper-echelon Porsche 911s, and out-produced by most every other supercar, the McLaren still engenders unique sentiment among all enthusiasts.
- Bruno Senna To Mentor Mclaren P1 Gtr Driver Program [w/video]
Former Formula 1 and current McLaren GT factory driver Bruno Senna, has joined the McLaren P1 GTR Driver Program where he will act as mentor at each track event. Read more »...
- Mclaren Talks About Its New P1 Hypercar Concept In Paris Auto Show Video
The 2012 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris was the event chosen by McLaren Automotive to present the world debut of the brand-new P1 hypercar in pre-production trim, about a year before it goes on sale. McLaren claims that the P1 draws inspiration...
- New Mclaren P1 Hypercar Design Study Reveals F1's Replacement, What Do You Think?
It’s been a long wait but after countless spy shots and teaser images, McLaren Automotive has finally taken the covers off the new design study named P1 less than two weeks before it makes its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Previously...
- Mercedes-benz Slr Mclaren Roadster 722 S: New High-res Image Gallery
The limited edition SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S made its first public appearance at the Paris Motor Show during the first week of October but Mercedes-Benz just decided that it's time to release a new gallery of real-life images that you can check...
- Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton Drive The Mclaren Mp4-12c
The last two Formula 1 World Champions now drive for the same team, Woking-based McLaren. McLaren, you may recall, is readying its first road car since the McLaren F1 for production. As you would have guessed, benefits of driving for one of the planet's...
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MCLAREN F1 SELLS IN LONDON FOR RECORD HIGH PRICE
Over a decade ago, the silver McLaren F1 you see here left the factory and became part of a fraternity of what many still call the greatest supercar ever. Slightly slower than a Bugatti Veyron, outlived by upper-echelon Porsche 911s, and out-produced by most every other supercar, the McLaren still engenders unique sentiment among all enthusiasts.Check out other results from the October 29 auction at RMAuctions.comÂ
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Though 1997 may mean nothing to you, it clearly combined with the McLaren F1 to mean something to some very wealthy individual at the RM Auctions/Sotheby's London event. That certain someone paid more than double what was expected for the McLaren at £2,530,000. Converted to USD (a practice not recommended for new cars if you're looking for exact MSRPs), that sterling price would be $4,008,174.91 as of the moment of writing or €3,155,447.13 or $4,775,649.88 CAD.Â
That's expensive. To put in perspective, were Lewis Hamilton to repeat as world champion in the 2009 Formula 1 season, McLaren has promised him the keys to an especially rare McLaren F1 LM. I gotta say, it seems easier to come up with $4,008,174.91 than it does to win two F1 championships. But apparently it's not too dissimilar. The F1 sold at this auction was pretty much a £1,000,000 when new and has never been sold before.Â
- Bruno Senna To Mentor Mclaren P1 Gtr Driver Program [w/video]
Former Formula 1 and current McLaren GT factory driver Bruno Senna, has joined the McLaren P1 GTR Driver Program where he will act as mentor at each track event. Read more »...
- Mclaren Talks About Its New P1 Hypercar Concept In Paris Auto Show Video
The 2012 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris was the event chosen by McLaren Automotive to present the world debut of the brand-new P1 hypercar in pre-production trim, about a year before it goes on sale. McLaren claims that the P1 draws inspiration...
- New Mclaren P1 Hypercar Design Study Reveals F1's Replacement, What Do You Think?
It’s been a long wait but after countless spy shots and teaser images, McLaren Automotive has finally taken the covers off the new design study named P1 less than two weeks before it makes its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Previously...
- Mercedes-benz Slr Mclaren Roadster 722 S: New High-res Image Gallery
The limited edition SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S made its first public appearance at the Paris Motor Show during the first week of October but Mercedes-Benz just decided that it's time to release a new gallery of real-life images that you can check...
- Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton Drive The Mclaren Mp4-12c
The last two Formula 1 World Champions now drive for the same team, Woking-based McLaren. McLaren, you may recall, is readying its first road car since the McLaren F1 for production. As you would have guessed, benefits of driving for one of the planet's...