1997 McLaren F1*

ENGINE
Type V-12, normally aspirated, aluminum block and heads
Displacement 6.0 liters (370 cu in)
Valvetrain DOHC 4-valve
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Bore & Stroke 86.0 mm x 87.0 mm
Horsepower 627 bhp @ 7400 rpm
Torque 479 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline 7500 rpm
Fuel Injection Electronic sequential port
PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH 3.4 sec
1/4 Mile 11.6 sec @ 125.0 mph
Top Speed est 231
Mileage (city/highway) na
Power-to-Weight Ratio 4.5 lb per bhp
CHASSIS
Suspension
   front Upper A-arms with rocker arms, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
   rear Upper and lower A-arms, toe links, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering Unassisted, rack and pinion, 2.9 turns lock-to-lock
Brakes Four-wheel, unassisted, cross-drilled, vented discs
   front 13.1 in 
   rear 12.0 in
Wheels and Tires
   front Magnesium 17 x 9 in, 235/45ZR 
   rear Magnesium 17 x 11.5 in, 325/45ZR
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Six speed manual
Layout Mid-engine, rear wheel drive
Gear Ratios
1st 3.23
2nd 2.19
3rd 1.71
4th 1.39
5th 1.13
6th 0.93
Final Drive Ratio 2.37:1
DIMENSIONS
Type Two door, one passenger, sports coupe
Construction Carbon-fiber body, sandwich aluminum and carbon-fiber frame
Overall Length 168.8 in
Width 71.7 in
Height 44.9 in
Wheelbase 107.0 in
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 41 % / 59 %
Curb Weight 2840
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.8 gallons
Trunk Capacity na
Headroom (front/rear) na / na
Legroom (front/rear) 41.5 in / na
*The data refers to McLaren F1, imported by Ameritech, and satisfies all US regulations
The data was obtained by Road & TrackŪ magazine