Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[McLaren spotted testing successor to the legendary F1]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/24/mclaren-spotted-testing-successor-to-the-legendary-f1/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/24/mclaren-spotted-testing-successor-to-the-legendary-f1/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/24/mclaren-spotted-testing-successor-to-the-legendary-f1/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

McLaren F1 successor prototype caught testing - front three-quarter view

Rumors and conjecture will only get you so far, particularly when we're talking about the stratosphere of supercardom where speculation can disappear back into the ether from whence it came as quickly as it emerged in the first place. What we need to really anticipate the arrival of a new record-breaking hypercar is concrete evidence. And concrete evidence, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, is what we have here before us today.

The car we're talking about is the long-awaited successor to the legendary McLaren F1. Considering how thoroughly that bolide smashed all preconceived notions of what a car could do when the original hit the streets in 1992, its successor is something worth anticipating indeed. It's expected to have nearly 700 horsepower on tap, challenge the Bugatti Veyron for straight-line pace and emerge as a de-facto challenger to the Enzo replacement Ferrari is working on.

The styling is expected to take greater advantage of the skills of one Frank Stephenson, father of the modern Mini Cooper, BMW X5, Fiat 500 and countless Ferrari and Maserati models. His arrival at McLaren Automotive is said to have been a little late for him to truly leave his mark on the MP4-12C - its big brother expected to be his first clean-sheet design since moving in at Woking.

From the spy shots, we can see some distinctive common stylistic elements to the existing MP4-12C, tempered with some references to the original McLaren F1 - particularly in the shape of the greenhouse that packs a windshield that looks like it was lifted from a glass-bottom boat. A rooftop hood vent also appears to be popping up through the camouflage, with a giant exhaust pipe protruding high up through the rear (like a Pagani), with what looks like the biggest underbody diffuser we've seen yet.

The overall shape also looks longer than the MP4-12C, presumably to accommodate an engine packing 50% more cylinders than its eight-pot kid brother. With the V12 F1 expected to arrive around the same time as the Ferrari F70, it looks like Maranello and Woking are gearing up for once heck of a high-stakes grudge match.

McLaren spotted testing successor to the legendary F1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mclarenmclaren automotivemclaren f1spiedspy photosspy shotsTue, 24 Apr 2012 12:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20222745/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/24/mclaren-spotted-testing-successor-to-the-legendary-f1/20222745/article-detail.xml 20222745 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/webmclaren-spy_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/webmclaren-spy.jpg <![CDATA[McLaren F1 GTR Longtail up for grabs at The Quail]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/12/mclaren-f1-gtr-longtail-up-for-grabs-at-the-quail/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/12/mclaren-f1-gtr-longtail-up-for-grabs-at-the-quail/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/12/mclaren-f1-gtr-longtail-up-for-grabs-at-the-quail/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail #028R

It may be a bit of stretch to call a McLaren F1 "priceless", but finding an owner willing to part with his can be a challenge for even the most determined (and cash-rich) collector. But just such an opportunity is coming around the corner at Bonhams' upcoming auction at the Quail Lodge in August. While every McLaren F1 is a rare bird indeed, this one is even more so.

Even more extreme than the road-going supercar on which it was based, the McLaren F1 GTR emerged as a dominant force in endurance racing in the late 1990s. The F1 GTR proved so successful, in fact, that despite being categorized in the GT classes of production-based racers, it eclipsed the purpose-built prototypes to claim overall victory at the 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans.

All told, McLaren only built 28 examples of the F1 GTR - of which only ten were the aerodynamically-optimized Longtail versions - and this was the very last of them. Built in 1997, chassis 028R contested the FIA GT Championship at the Nurburgring, the A1-Ring, Donington, Spa, Mugello, Sebring, Laguna Seca and Suzuka.

Decked out in Gulf and Davidoff race livery, it'll go to the top bidder at The Quail, but we dare not venture a guess as to how much he or she will have to pay for the privilege - but the last time this car went up for sale, the asking price was nearly $4 million. Feel free to read more about the car in the press release below.

Continue reading McLaren F1 GTR Longtail up for grabs at The Quail

McLaren F1 GTR Longtail up for grabs at The Quail originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bonhamslongtailmclarenmclaren f1mclaren f1 gtrmclaren f1 gtr longtailquail lodgethe quailthe quail lodgeThu, 12 Apr 2012 08:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20213322/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/12/mclaren-f1-gtr-longtail-up-for-grabs-at-the-quail/20213322/article-detail.xml 20213322 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/webmclaren-f1-gtr-longtail-1_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/04/webmclaren-f1-gtr-longtail-1.jpg <![CDATA[McLaren to unveil F1 successor at Monaco GP]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/28/mclaren-to-unveil-f1-successor-at-monaco-gp/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/28/mclaren-to-unveil-f1-successor-at-monaco-gp/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/02/28/mclaren-to-unveil-f1-successor-at-monaco-gp/#commentsFiled under: , ,

McLaren MP4-12C in Monaco

Legends come and legends go when it comes to supercars, but few remain etched as indelibly in our hearts and minds as the McLaren F1. Still capable of trouncing 99% of the performance machinery being built today, the legendary F1 is one icon whose successor has been anticipated arguably more than any other.

Since the end of its production run in 1998, McLaren has gone on to produce the SLR for Mercedes-Benz and branch out on its own once again with the MP4-12C (pictured above in Monte Carlo). But as capable as these machines have proven, everyone's been waiting for the F1's true successor to come rolling out of Woking. And now, like a child anticipating Christmas, we just may have that launch date to look forward to.

According to reports, McLaren Automotive is planning to unveil the new seven-figure, 800-horsepower hyper-car not at a major auto show and not at its own dedicated event, but at no less a celebration of speed than the Monaco Grand Prix.

The 70th running of the most iconic of Formula One races, which McLaren has won no less than 15 times (more than any other team), is on the calendar for May 27, so if the rumors prove accurate, we've only got a few months to wait.

McLaren to unveil F1 successor at Monaco GP originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mclarenmclaren automotivemclaren f1mclaren p12mega macmonacomonaco grand prixmonte carloTue, 28 Feb 2012 16:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20180754/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/02/28/mclaren-to-unveil-f1-successor-at-monaco-gp/20180754/article-detail.xml 20180754 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/mp412cmonaco_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/02/mp412cmonaco.jpg <![CDATA[McLaren F1 successor to pack KERS into clean-sheet design]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/20/mclaren-f1-successor-to-pack-kers-into-clean-sheet-design/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/20/mclaren-f1-successor-to-pack-kers-into-clean-sheet-design/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/20/mclaren-f1-successor-to-pack-kers-into-clean-sheet-design/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,



If you were impressed by the MP4-12C, well, you should be. It's an otherworldly performance machine. But we ain't seen nothing yet from McLaren Automotive, which is gearing up to launch an even more capable supercar.

Whereas the 12C is targeted at the Ferrari 458 Italia, the next project down the pipeline is more along the lines of a successor to the iconic McLaren F1, a car to rival the likes of the Bugatti Veyron and Pagani Huayra - that elite class of million-dollar hypercar you're not likely to see anywhere but on Rodeo Drive, at the Monte Carlo harborfront or a closed-off section of highway along the Persian Gulf.

According to the UK's CAR magazine, McLaren is expected to employ a version of the same 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 developed for the 12C, but with 799 horsepower on tap and one crucial addition: Kenetic Energy Recovery System, a.k.a. KERS. That could make the vehicle codenamed P12 (following the P11 handle carried by the 12C while in development) one of the first supercars to use the system designed for Formula 1 and currently being developed for road use by Ferrari, Porsche and Jaguar for their upcoming supercars.

Early prototypes reportedly incorporated a big red KERS boost button on a steering wheel closer in size and shape to an F1 cockpit's than a conventional rim, but if you were hoping for a 1+2 seating arrangement with central driving position like in the original McLaren F1, we'll have to stop you right there, as the packaging of such a layout reportedly proved prohibitive for the new P12.

As dynamically polished as the 12C emerged, its design was derided as somewhat derivative. That's largely because McLaren didn't bring celebrated designer Frank Stephenson on board until the car's design was already pretty much finalized. This reportedly being Stephenson's first clean-sheet design since arriving at McLaren HQ in Woking, we're expecting big things when the P12 debuts sometime this year.

McLaren F1 successor to pack KERS into clean-sheet design originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kerskinetic energy recovery systemmclarenmclaren f1mclaren p12p12wokingFri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20151262/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/20/mclaren-f1-successor-to-pack-kers-into-clean-sheet-design/20151262/article-detail.xml 20151262 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/503693the-mclaren-production-centre-33_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/01/503693the-mclaren-production-centre-33.jpg <![CDATA[McLaren dubs next model MP4-27 at Production Centre opening [w/videos]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/mclaren-dubs-next-model-mp4-27-at-production-centre-opening-w-v/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/mclaren-dubs-next-model-mp4-27-at-production-centre-opening-w-v/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/21/mclaren-dubs-next-model-mp4-27-at-production-centre-opening-w-v/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,



Turning a Formula One team into an automaker is no mean feat. Ferrari did it decades ago, and now McLaren is following suit. The first product of the newly formed McLaren Automotive - an offshoot of the F1 team - has already hit the market in the form of the MP4-12C, with several additional models planned over the coming years. But in order to do so, they'll need a state-of-the-art production facility.

Fortunately, that's just what McLaren has built at its cutting-edge factory in Woking, England. The new McLaren Production Centre has just opened its doors, inviting British Prime Minister David Cameron to swing by for a tour.

In announcing the visit, McLaren has also revealed the name of its next project as the MP4-27. It isn't immediately clear if the MP4-27C will be the successor to the legendary McLaren F1 road car, or if it will simply be the company's next race car.

Either way, that's not all that McLaren is working on these days, beyond fielding its own front-running, World Championship F1 team, it's supplying the electronics for the next generation of F1 engines as well as those for IndyCar, NASCAR, airplane engines and the BMW-redesigned BART subway system in San Francisco. In other words, there's not a lot of sitting still going on in Woking, and that's just the way they seem to like it.

Follow the jump for the full press release and a pair of videos from the facility's opening, and scope out the high-res images in the gallery for a look behind the curtain.

Continue reading McLaren dubs next model MP4-27 at Production Centre opening [w/videos]

McLaren dubs next model MP4-27 at Production Centre opening [w/videos] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david cameronfrank stephensonmclarenmclaren automotivemclaren f1mclaren mp4-27mclaren production centremp4-12cmp4-27wokingMon, 21 Nov 2011 14:32:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20110779/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/11/21/mclaren-dubs-next-model-mp4-27-at-production-centre-opening-w-v/20110779/article-detail.xml 20110779 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/webmclaren-production-centre_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/webmclaren-production-centre.jpg <![CDATA[McLaren F1 successor begins testing]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/18/mclaren-f1-successor-begins-testing/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/18/mclaren-f1-successor-begins-testing/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/18/mclaren-f1-successor-begins-testing/#commentsFiled under: , ,

McLaren F1 and MP4-12C

With the MP4-12C hitting a rapidly expanding chain of dealerships around the world, McLaren Automotive is moving on to its next project: developing a successor to the iconic McLaren F1. In fact, reports from the UK indicate that testing of the first prototypes is already underway in locations like Spain, Bahrain and Germany.

Dubbed Mega Mac, the top-of-the-line hypercar aims to outpace the creme-de-la-creme of performance exotics hitting the road, including the Bugatti Veyron, Pagani Huayra and the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder and Ferrari Enzo successor. To get there, we're looking at a powertrain consisting of a 799-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 developed (like the MP4-12C's engine) with Ricardo and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (again, like the 12C's) developed with Graziano.

Reports anticipate a 2.8-second dash to 60 mph, but we wouldn't be surprised to see it shave even a few tenths off that, as well. A carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, F1-style pushrod suspension and all of the (hopefully defeatable) electronic aids are also said to be part of the package, along with onboard telematics and a video camera for recording hot laps.

When we spoke with McLaren's design director Frank Stephenson at the Frankfurt Motor Show, we were told to expect a radically different design than the 12C, and sources already indicate this new flagship will offer exemplary visibility. We'll have to wait to see if the car revives its predecessor's trademark 1+2 seating arrangement with a central driving position, but with a launch not expected until 2014, we may have to wait awhile.

McLaren F1 successor begins testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>f1mclarenmclaren automotivemclaren f1Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20084116/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/10/18/mclaren-f1-successor-begins-testing/20084116/article-detail.xml 20084116 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/web-mp412c-f1_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/10/web-mp412c-f1.jpg <![CDATA[Rowan Atkinson crashes his McLaren F1... again]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/05/rowan-atkinson-crashes-his-mclaren-f1-again/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/05/rowan-atkinson-crashes-his-mclaren-f1-again/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/05/rowan-atkinson-crashes-his-mclaren-f1-again/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Rowan Atkinson

It looks like the man behind Mr. Bean and Blackadder has had another off in his McLaren F1. British comedian Rowan Atkinson reportedly spun his seven-figure supercar as he was traveling down the A605 near Peterborough in the UK. No other vehicles were involved in the incident. While the actor suffered no worse than a shoulder injury, the F1 restyled itself thanks to a lamp post subsequent fire. Atkinson was reportedly able to extract himself from the vehicle and stood waiting for emergency personnel to arrive before being transported to a local hospital. He's expected to be released today.

Atkinson purchased the McLaren in 1997 and managed to damage the vehicle just two years later in a low-speed collision with a Rover Metro. Something tells us this latest shunt is going to take more than a little polishing to clean up, but we suspect it'll get resurrected all the same. Make no mistake - Atkinson isn't a stranger to high-horsepower machinery, and the man apparently knows his way around a vehicle. He recently posted the fastest lap time of the Top Gear UK's 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car' segment.

Rowan Atkinson crashes his McLaren F1... again originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackadderf1mclarenmclaren crashmclaren f1mclaren f1 crashmr beanmr. beanrowan atkinsonrowan atkinson crashrowan atkinson mclaren f1 crashFri, 05 Aug 2011 10:56:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20010395/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/08/05/rowan-atkinson-crashes-his-mclaren-f1-again/20010395/article-detail.xml 20010395 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/rowan-atkinson-top-gear-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/08/rowan-atkinson-top-gear-630.jpg <![CDATA[DDR launches McLaren F1-influenced Miami GT with Acura RSX or Chevy Corvette power]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/19/ddr-launches-mclaren-f1-influenced-miami-gt-with-acura-rsx-or-ch/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/19/ddr-launches-mclaren-f1-influenced-miami-gt-with-acura-rsx-or-ch/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/19/ddr-launches-mclaren-f1-influenced-miami-gt-with-acura-rsx-or-ch/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

2011 DDR Motorsport MiamiGT
The guys at DDR Motorsport have put their brand-new Miami GT kits on the market. The kits all sell for right around $20 grand, and can be set up to accept the four pot from either an Acura RSX or Toyota MR2 in Sport Prototype 4 form, or the LS Series small block from the Chevrolet Corvette in Sport Prototype 8 form. The idea, DDR says, is to put a truly affordable supercar on the market.

For your $20k, you get a full tube chassis, an unpainted fiberglass shell, lights, signals and all the glass. What you don't get is an engine or any running gear. Though they can't supply the drive trains, DDR will happily explain how to get your McLaren F1 lookalike up and running.

DDR launches McLaren F1-influenced Miami GT with Acura RSX or Chevy Corvette power originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acura rsxchevrolet corvettechevy small blockcorvetteddrddr motorsportkit carmclarenmclaren f1miami gtmr2rsxtoyota mr2Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19993111/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/07/19/ddr-launches-mclaren-f1-influenced-miami-gt-with-acura-rsx-or-ch/19993111/article-detail.xml 19993111 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/miamigt-lead_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/miamigt-lead.jpg <![CDATA[Rowan Atkinson checks in with <i>Top Gear</i>, shows off V16-powered Rolls-Royce Phantom]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/18/rowan-atkinson-checks-in-with-top-gear-shows-off-v16-pow/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/18/rowan-atkinson-checks-in-with-top-gear-shows-off-v16-pow/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/18/rowan-atkinson-checks-in-with-top-gear-shows-off-v16-pow/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

rowan atkinson in the reasonably priced top gear car
Rowan Atkinson takes on the Top Gear Test Track - Click above to watch video after the jump

Before you get angry at us in the comments, we're using the first line of this post to issue a spoiler alert.

Rowan Atkinson is best known to American audiences as Mr. Bean. He's a hilarious comedian with a lengthy career comprising works on both the silver and small screen. If you weren't already aware, he's also completely infatuated with cars. You've got to be if you wind up putting a McLaren F1 in your garage, and then tack over 37,000 kilometers on the odometer. Recognizing this passion for speed, it's no surprise that Atkinson wound up on the Top Gear guest couch staring down Jeremy Clarkson.

Rowan brought along a prop car from his upcoming film Johnny English Reborn. What appears to be a standard Rolls-Royce Phantom from the outside actually hides a rather large secret under the hood. According to Atkinson, Rolls flirted with the idea of building a 9.0-liter V16-powered Phantom, but ultimately scrapped the idea. Still, the British car maker wound up producing three or four of the mega mills, and Atkinson asked to use one for his new film. The engineers at Rolls obliged, and his Phantom is now a truly exotic luxury coupe.

Rowan wasn't there simply to talk about his movie and the Phantom. He is a star, and the Reasonably Priced Car was on the track waiting for him. How'd he do? Click past the jump to find out.

Continue reading Rowan Atkinson checks in with Top Gear, shows off V16-powered Rolls-Royce Phantom

Rowan Atkinson checks in with Top Gear, shows off V16-powered Rolls-Royce Phantom originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jeremy clarksonjohnny english rebornmclaren f1rolls-roycerolls-royce phantomrowan atkinsonstar in a reasonably priced cartop geartop gear test trackv16 phantomv16 rolls-roycevideoMon, 18 Jul 2011 19:58:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19993955/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/07/18/rowan-atkinson-checks-in-with-top-gear-shows-off-v16-pow/19993955/article-detail.xml 19993955 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/rowan-atkinson-top-gear_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/07/rowan-atkinson-top-gear.jpg <![CDATA["Mega Mac" McLaren F1 successor to pack 799 horsepower]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/16/mega-mac-mclaren-f1-successor-to-pack-799-horsepower/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/16/mega-mac-mclaren-f1-successor-to-pack-799-horsepower/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/16/mega-mac-mclaren-f1-successor-to-pack-799-horsepower/#commentsFiled under: , ,

McLaren MP4-12C and F1
McLaren MP4-12C and F1 - Click above for high-res image gallery

It's "full speed ahead" for McLaren. The British racing team-turned-supercar-maker is hard at work producing the new MP4-12C and just recently debut the GT3 racing version. But that's just the tip of the proverbial for McLaren, which has big plans for additional models to follow. Autocar has published a forecast on a new top-of-the-line hypercar to follow in the footsteps of the iconic McLaren F1, set to take on the likes of the Bugatti Veyron and Pagani Huayra.

Like the MP4-12C, the flagship supercar is expected to be built around a carbon-fiber monocoque packing a 799-horsepower, 5.0-liter version of the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 developed with Ricardo mated to the same Graziano seven-speed "pre-cog" dual-clutch gearbox. With that much power, we're looking at a 2.8-second sprint to 60 miles per hour before hitting 200 mph in 20 seconds flat.

According to the report, the car dubbed "Mega Mac" will arrive sometime in 2014, with just 500 examples pegged for production with a price tag in the neighborhood of $600,000. Of course, these specifications could prove entirely speculative, and we wouldn't be surprised if the end result were even quicker, and - given the seven-figure supercars we've been seeing lately - more expensive.

"Mega Mac" McLaren F1 successor to pack 799 horsepower originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 May 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>799mclarenmclaren 799mclaren automotivemclaren f1mclaren mp4-799mega macMon, 16 May 2011 09:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19940803/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/05/16/mega-mac-mclaren-f1-successor-to-pack-799-horsepower/19940803/article-detail.xml 19940803 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/05/web630-mp412c0202_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/05/web630-mp412c0202.jpg <![CDATA[Video: <i>Autocar</i> pits McLaren F1 against MP4-12C]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/19/video-autocar-pits-mclaren-f1-against-mp4-12c/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/19/video-autocar-pits-mclaren-f1-against-mp4-12c/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/19/video-autocar-pits-mclaren-f1-against-mp4-12c/#commentsFiled under: , ,

McLaren F1 vs MP4-12C
McLaren F1 vs MP4-12C - Click above to watch video after the jump

Awesome. Guttural. Vicious. Even though the youngest of the 100 McLaren F1 models produced was built 13 years ago, the machine still conjures some of the very best words the English language has to offer polite society. It was only a matter of time before someone lined up the old king of the roost against the new McLaren MP4-12C to find out which is the better weapon for assaulting track records. Autocar has done exactly that, and it's been so kind as to work up an excellent video of the experience.

Which car comes out on top? We'd hate to spoil the fun by saying so here, but it's worth noting that McLaren didn't set out to build the MP4-12C to overtake the F1 in either brute strength or finesse. Instead, the newcomer lives in a category all its own. Hit the jump to take in the action for yourself.

[Source: YouTube]

Continue reading Video: Autocar pits McLaren F1 against MP4-12C

Video: Autocar pits McLaren F1 against MP4-12C originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>autocarf1mclarenmclaren f1mclaren mp4-12cmp4-12cvideoSat, 19 Mar 2011 20:01:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19884723/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/03/19/video-autocar-pits-mclaren-f1-against-mp4-12c/19884723/article-detail.xml 19884723 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/mclaren-video_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/mclaren-video.jpg <![CDATA[<em>Senna</em> documentary debuts at Sundance]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/28/senna-documentary-debuts-at-sundance/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/28/senna-documentary-debuts-at-sundance/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/28/senna-documentary-debuts-at-sundance/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna biopic trailer - Click above for to watch video after the jump

When Ayrton Senna died at 34, he left a gaping hole in a sport that's cherished by tens of millions around the world. Seventeen years later, the documentary about his life entitled Senna has finally been shown to crowds at the Sundance Film Festival after a long gestation period, and the early reviews are glowing.

Screenwriter and Executive Producer Manish Pandey shared with the Sundance audience that he already showed the film to Ron Dennis, current chairman of McLaren Automotive and former boss of the successful McLaren Formula One racing team. Dennis is a tough man, known for being emotionless and extremely efficient with his time. However, after watching Senna, Dennis reportedly cried for 10 minutes and then spent the next two hour discussing the most un-tamed racing driver the world has ever known.

Follow the jump to watch a trailer for the film. With any luck, this documentary's showing at Sundance has already bagged it a distributor for wider release in the U.S.

[Source: LA Times, YouTube]

Continue reading Senna documentary debuts at Sundance

Senna documentary debuts at Sundance originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ayrton sennamclarenmclaren automotivemclaren f1ron dennissennasenna moviesenna trailersundancesundance film festivalFri, 28 Jan 2011 09:58:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19815019/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/01/28/senna-documentary-debuts-at-sundance/19815019/article-detail.xml 19815019 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/ayrton-senna_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/ayrton-senna.jpg <![CDATA[Monterey 2010: McLaren MP4-12C makes North American debut, ushers in new McLaren order]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/monterey-2010-mclaren-mp4-12c-makes-north-american-debut-usher/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/monterey-2010-mclaren-mp4-12c-makes-north-american-debut-usher/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/13/monterey-2010-mclaren-mp4-12c-makes-north-american-debut-usher/#commentsFiled under: ,


McLaren MP4-12C North American debut - Click above for high-res image gallery

With a burst of light and a swoosh of its car cover, the McLaren MP4-12C made its North American debut this evening in Pebble Beach. Gooding auctions unveiled the new supercar at its preview reception, the same locale that has seen the debuts of other significant vehicles from the past few years - namely the Rolls-Royce Hyperion and the Pininfarina P4/5. But tonight McLaren was definitely the star of the show. Besides giving Americans their first glimpse of its latest model, McLaren also talked a bit about the new company they are introducing to build and sell not just the MP4-12C, but a whole range of road vehicles.

This isn't like the way things were done with the F1, where it was basically a special project inside the technical and racing operations...no, it's a whole new passenger car company that will have an assortment of vehicles apparently. In fact, McLaren Automotive has already announced the list of 35 cities that will be hosting McLaren dealerships, and the rumor mill is in full swing telling us that a successor to the big-daddy F1 is in the cards for as early as 2012. The last bit of info we gleened from the presentation was that they seemed to talk a lot about their winning history in both Formula 1 and sports car racing and how they love to win. Perhaps a not-so-subtle hint that a racing version of the MP4-12C will be built? Makes sense to us. While we're waiting for spy shots of that project, do yourself a favor and check out the hot new McLaren in our gallery below.


Gallery: McLaren MP4-12C North American debut

McLaren MP4-12CMcLaren MP4-12CMcLaren MP4-12CMcLaren MP4-12CMcLaren MP4-12C

Photos Copyright (C)2010 Drew Phillips / AOL

Monterey 2010: McLaren MP4-12C makes North American debut, ushers in new McLaren order originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mclarenmclaren carsmclaren F1McLaren MP4-12CMclarenCarsMclarenF1MclarenMp4-12cmontereymonterey 2010Monterey2010MP4-12CFri, 13 Aug 2010 23:47:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19593559/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/13/monterey-2010-mclaren-mp4-12c-makes-north-american-debut-usher/19593559/article-detail.xml 19593559 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/lead1mp412cnadebut_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/lead1mp412cnadebut.jpg <![CDATA[Gooding to auction 1995 McLaren F1 in Monterey]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/30/gooding-to-auction-1995-mclaren-f1-in-monterey/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/30/gooding-to-auction-1995-mclaren-f1-in-monterey/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/30/gooding-to-auction-1995-mclaren-f1-in-monterey/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


1995 McLaren F1 to be auctioned by Gooding & Company - Click above for high-res image gallery

Gooding & Company's auction coinciding with this year's Pebble Beach Concours is coming up in a few short weeks, and the lineup of available cars is shaping up to be quite impressive. Already dozens of incredibly compelling and valuable collector cars are scheduled to make their way across the block, but the car that has caught our attention the most so far is a 1995 McLaren F1.

The F1 is singularly special in its own right, but this particular car is even more attractive to buyers in the United States since it's one of the few examples actually registered in the country. The car was sold originally to Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle, who was one of the sponsors of McLaren's race team back in the mid-1990s. This F1 comes finished in classic Magnesium Silver paint with a black interior and comes with its factory-delivered luggage and tools. The estimated price? A mere $2.5 to $3.5 million. Follow the jump for full details in the press release from Gooding, and be sure to check out the images below.


Gallery: 1995 McLaren F1 - Gooding & Company


Photos by Paul Litwinski (C) 2010 Courtesy of Gooding & Company

Continue reading Gooding to auction 1995 McLaren F1 in Monterey

Gooding to auction 1995 McLaren F1 in Monterey originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1995 mclaren f11995MclarenF1auctionscar auctionCarAuctionf1gooding and companygooding auctionsgooding companyGooding Company pebble beach auctionGoodingAndCompanyGoodingAuctionsGoodingCompanyGoodingCompanyPebbleBeachAuctionLarry EllisonLarryEllisonmclarenmclaren f1MclarenF1monterey 2010Monterey2010oracleOracle CEOOracleCeosupercarFri, 30 Jul 2010 17:27:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19569269/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/07/30/gooding-to-auction-1995-mclaren-f1-in-monterey/19569269/article-detail.xml 19569269 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/gooding-95-mclaren-f1-studio-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/gooding-95-mclaren-f1-studio-630.jpg <![CDATA[Video: Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton hit the road to Silverstone in a VW Bus]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/video-jenson-button-and-lewis-hamilton-hit-the-road-to-silverst/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/video-jenson-button-and-lewis-hamilton-hit-the-road-to-silverst/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/video-jenson-button-and-lewis-hamilton-hit-the-road-to-silverst/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton doing the Magic Bus thing to Silverstone - Click above to watch video after the jump

Now that the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team has two World Championship Winning drivers who don't hiss and break into hives when they hear each others' names, principal sponsor Vodafone is making the most of it. Recently the two built - and we use that word loosely - one of their own cars. More recently, for a spot of fun before Silverstone, Hamilton and Button hopped into a 1966 VW Camper and drove from the McLaren Technical Center to the track, stopping at a gas station along the way to hand out race tickets. You'll find the shenanigans in the video after the jump. Great tip, Focus!

[Source: Vodafone-McLaren F1]

Continue reading Video: Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton hit the road to Silverstone in a VW Bus

Video: Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton hit the road to Silverstone in a VW Bus originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>f1formula 1Formula1Jenson ButtonJensonButtonlewis hamiltonLewisHamiltonmclarenmclaren F1MclarenF1silverstonesilverstone circuitsilverstone grand prixSilverstoneCircuitSilverstoneGrandPrixVodafonevodafone mclaren mercedesVodafoneMclarenMercedesMon, 12 Jul 2010 17:01:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19549710/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/07/12/video-jenson-button-and-lewis-hamilton-hit-the-road-to-silverst/19549710/article-detail.xml 19549710 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/mclarenbussilverst_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/mclarenbussilverst.jpg <![CDATA[Report: McLaren F1 successor due in 2012]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/07/report-mclaren-f1-successor-due-in-2012/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/07/report-mclaren-f1-successor-due-in-2012/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/07/report-mclaren-f1-successor-due-in-2012/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

McLaren F1 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Here's a juicy rumor for you: Autocar is reporting that McLaren will be introducing the successor to the incredible F1 supercar in 2012. If that seems a smidge early, it is. In its original plans, McLaren had said the new beast wouldn't surface until 2014 at the earliest, thanks largely to the company's efforts with the all-new MP4-12C. Instead, the Brits say that unnamed McLaren insiders have let it slip that the company is feverishly working on the new machine, going so far as to say that it will be "revolutionary" in both styling and performance. We would expect nothing less.

That's not to say we're swallowing the Autocar report hook, line and anonymous sinker. At this point, 2012 is a mere year and a half away, and while we have no doubt that the engineers at McLaren are slaving away on the successor to the F1 throne, that's just not enough time to bring a world class supercar into reality. So until someone from McLaren goes on the record with this one, we won't hold our breath for the world's next record breaker to hit the scene.


Gallery: McLaren F1 20th Anniversary


[Source: Autocar]

Report: McLaren F1 successor due in 2012 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>F1McLarenMcLaren F1McLaren MP4-12CMclarenF1MclarenMp4-12cMP4-12CWed, 07 Jul 2010 13:01:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19544925/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/07/07/report-mclaren-f1-successor-due-in-2012/19544925/article-detail.xml 19544925 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/mclaren-f1-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/mclaren-f1-630.jpg <![CDATA[Goodwood 2010: Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR makes an appearance]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/06/goodwood-2010-le-mans-winning-mclaren-f1-gtr-makes-an-appearanc/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/06/goodwood-2010-le-mans-winning-mclaren-f1-gtr-makes-an-appearanc/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/06/goodwood-2010-le-mans-winning-mclaren-f1-gtr-makes-an-appearanc/#commentsFiled under: ,

Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR - Click above for high-res image gallery

In the book Driving Ambition about the story of the McLaren F1, chapter 19 begins with the following:
It would have been easy for McLaren Cars to bask in the simple afterglow of its achievement, and initially a relatively somber programme of production and detail refinement to perfect the model was all that was envisaged. But not high performance car manufacturer can legitimately expect to build a world-beater, without one or two prominent and enthusiastic customers becoming keen to prove its products' capabilities 'in anger'. Although there had never - ever - been any expressed intention by the McLaren team at Genesis to produce anything other than a purebred road car, through the summer of 1994 - as we have seen - enthusiastic sporting-minded customers began to persuade the F1's manufacturers to change their minds. Despite many qualms, they did just that.
And that, friends, is why the McLaren F1 GTR is so impressive. The F1 road car wasn't built just to homologate for racing. The motorsports program was an afterthought, one that won the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans outright on McLaren's first attempt as well as finishing third, fourth and fifth. You're looking at the winning car, driven by J.J. Lehto, Yannick Dalmas and Masanori Sekiya, which was displayed by McLaren at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Enjoy the gallery below.


Gallery: Goodwood 2010: Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR


Photos by Drew Phillips / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.

Goodwood 2010: Le Mans-winning McLaren F1 GTR makes an appearance originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1995 24 Hours of Le Mans1995 mclaren f1 gtr199524HoursOfLeMans1995MclarenF1Gtr2010 goodwood festival of speed2010GoodwoodFestivalOfSpeed24 Hours of Le Mans24HoursOfLeMansgoodwood festival of speedGoodwoodFestivalOfSpeedLe MansLeMansmclarenmclaren f1mclaren f1 gtrMclarenF1MclarenF1GtrTue, 06 Jul 2010 18:56:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19543407/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/07/06/goodwood-2010-le-mans-winning-mclaren-f1-gtr-makes-an-appearanc/19543407/article-detail.xml 19543407 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/leadgw2010lemansmclaren_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/leadgw2010lemansmclaren.jpg <![CDATA[Video: Heroes on Heroes - Hamilton, Button visit McLaren's crypt]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/30/video-heroes-on-heroes-hamilton-button-visit-mclarens-crypt/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/30/video-heroes-on-heroes-hamilton-button-visit-mclarens-crypt/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/30/video-heroes-on-heroes-hamilton-button-visit-mclarens-crypt/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton in the McLaren crypt - Click above to watch video after the jump

Objects have a way of moving through time in a way that we as mere humans can only dream of. Given the proper storage environment, limited humidity, a little care and a lot of good luck, a car can sail through the decades without a scratch. While owners fade to dust and the powers that brought them from vision to reality wander from memory, the vehicles themselves continue on just as they were in the moments of their highest glory. If you've been very, very lucky, you just might have experienced something like the video after the jump.

While we doubt too many people get private tours of the McLaren storage center, it's entirely possible that you've had a one-on-one moment with a special car of some kind. Maybe it belonged to an uncle, grandfather or parent, or maybe you reached out and touched a famous racer while the museum guards weren't watching. Either way, it's easy to feel the weight of years slip off so that you might make a connection with another point in time.

A new video has cropped up showing Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton as they poke around in the McLaren garage, and what they find is something more than special. Hop the jump to see for yourself.

[Source: YouTube]

Continue reading Video: Heroes on Heroes - Hamilton, Button visit McLaren's crypt

Video: Heroes on Heroes - Hamilton, Button visit McLaren's crypt originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alain prostAlainProstayrton sennaAyrtonSennaF1Jenson buttonJensonButtonlewis hamiltonLewisHamiltonMcLarenMcLaren F1MclarenF1Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19537574/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/30/video-heroes-on-heroes-hamilton-button-visit-mclarens-crypt/19537574/article-detail.xml 19537574 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/mclaren-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/mclaren-630.jpg <![CDATA[Officially Official: Gordon Murray's T.25 city car revealed]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/officially-official-gordon-murrays-t-25-city-car-revealed/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/officially-official-gordon-murrays-t-25-city-car-revealed/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/28/officially-official-gordon-murrays-t-25-city-car-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Gordon Murray Design T.25 - Click above for high-res image gallery

After hinting at doing so for a couple of years, Gordon Murray has finally revealing his new T.25 city car at an event at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment in Oxford, England. The 1,212-pound car is just over four feet wide, less than eight feet long and seats three adults in a 1+2 layout. Like Murray's McLaren F1, the driver sits front and center and the passengers sit behind on either side.

The whole front section of the body is hinged at the front and flips forward for access in a manner not dissimilar to BMW's Isetta microcar of the mid-Fifties. Power comes from a 51 horsepower, in-line three-cylinder engine mounted in the back to propel the T.25 to 62 mph in 16.2 seconds while achieving 61.9 miles per gallon. The diminutive size allows it to turn in just 19.7 feet and park perpendicular to the curb and the design's hinged cockpit and narrow width allow three T.25s to be parked in a single parallel parking space.


Gallery: Gordon Murray Design T.25


[Source: Gordon Murray Design]

Continue reading Officially Official: Gordon Murray's T.25 city car revealed

Officially Official: Gordon Murray's T.25 city car revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breakingbreaking newsBreakingNewscity carCityCargordon murrayGordon Murray Designgordon murray designsgordon murray t.25gordon murray t25GordonMurrayGordonMurrayDesignGordonMurrayDesignsGordonMurrayT.25GordonMurrayT25maclaren f1MaclarenF1Mclaren F1MclarenF1microcart.25T25urban runaboutUrbanRunaboutMon, 28 Jun 2010 08:57:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19533001/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/28/officially-official-gordon-murrays-t-25-city-car-revealed/19533001/article-detail.xml 19533001 http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/280610gormd-copy_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/280610gormd-copy.jpg <![CDATA[McLaren F1 GTR art car tipped to fetch $3 Million at auction]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/18/mclaren-f1-gtr-art-car-tipped-to-fetch-3-million-at-auction/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/18/mclaren-f1-gtr-art-car-tipped-to-fetch-3-million-at-auction/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/18/mclaren-f1-gtr-art-car-tipped-to-fetch-3-million-at-auction/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


McLaren F1 GTR art car by César - Click above for high-res image gallery

Over a decade since its inception, the McLaren F1 remains one of the fastest supercars ever made, and as such, a highly coveted collectors' item. The race-spec McLaren F1 GTR, even more so. But a McLaren F1 GTR art car? Now we're talking.

Those in the know may be familiar with BMW's art car project. Started in the 1970s, the Bavarian automaker began commissioning renowned artists to use their cars as canvas and transform them into rolling works of art. Many of them - in fact most of them - were raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans after their vernissage, straight through to the M3 GT2 painted by Jeff Koons which BMW campaigned at this year's race.

Looking at this McLaren racer, you may think to yourself, "Wait a second, that's not a BMW!" But just stop right there, because while this may not have been part of BMW's official art car program, the McLaren F1 was powered by BMW engines, and even received a measure of factory support. Chassis #5 was acquired by French gentleman racer Jean-Luc Maury-Laribiére, who campaigned it at Le Mans in 1994. The following year, noted French artist César gave the car a suitably Giger-esque paint job.

Now it's headed to the auction block - along with a handful of Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Aston Martins - where it is expected to fetch between two and two-and-a-half million euros (about $2.5-3 million) at the hands of Artcurial Motors on July 9 during the Le Mans Classic. If your French is up to speed, you can check out the details in the press release after the jump, but the images in the gallery below require no translation.


Gallery: McLaren F1 GTR art car by Cesar


[Source: Artcurial]

Continue reading McLaren F1 GTR art car tipped to fetch $3 Million at auction

McLaren F1 GTR art car tipped to fetch $3 Million at auction originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>art carArtCarartcurialartcurial motorsArtcurialMotorsauctionbmw art carBmwArtCarcésarcesarle mansle mans classicLeMansLeMansClassicmclarenmclaren F1mclaren f1 gtrMclarenF1MclarenF1GtrFri, 18 Jun 2010 11:31:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19520166/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/06/18/mclaren-f1-gtr-art-car-tipped-to-fetch-3-million-at-auction/19520166/article-detail.xml 19520166 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/web630-1mc-artcar_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/06/web630-1mc-artcar.jpg -1 2