This McLaren F1 is going to break all records!
This page is translated from the original post "Cette McLaren F1 va battre tous les records !" in French.
- 29/07/2025 16:48
First and foremost, it is an authentic McLaren F1! Otherwise, it has only traveled 10,470 kilometers and belonged to Larry Ellison.
The McLaren F1 chassis no. 062 is about to enter history. For sale by RM Sotheby’s , this rare gem from 1997 is estimated at over 21 million euros. An astronomical amount, but commensurate with what this legendary car represents.
This car was born from the boundless ambition of Gordon Murray, a brilliant engineer at McLaren in Formula 1. Designed without compromise, it aimed to become the ultimate road car. Unveiled in 1992, it pushed all boundaries with its naturally aspirated BMW V12 engine, a central driving position with two rear seats, carbon fiber for weight savings, and titanium and gold for thermal insulation! Every detail was designed for performance and exclusivity. McLaren spared no expense to bring this automotive jewel to life.
Only 106 units were produced until 1998, across all versions (F1, F1 LM, F1 GT). From its launch, it became the fastest car in the world, achieving a record speed of 386.4 km/h in 1998, a feat still unmatched for a naturally aspirated car. In 1995, a McLaren F1 GTR even won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a legendary achievement for a car derived from a production model.
A rare opportunity
The model offered for sale is even more exceptional than the car itself, which is already exceptional. It is one of the seven brand new units imported to the United States. It has had only three owners, including Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle and the current second richest man in the world. This chassis no. 062 has benefited from enhancements by McLaren Special Operations: modernized air conditioning, new radiators, sports exhaust, and aluminum fuel tank.
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The car is sold with all its original accessories, which are often worth much more than a modern supercar on their own. Custom luggage, manual, tool kit, suitcase, and clothing cover, nothing is missing from this near-museum-quality example.
So if you have over 21 million euros in your pocket, this may be the deal of a lifetime. Otherwise, you can only admire it and dream. Because this McLaren F1 is not just a car, it is a monument to the automobile.
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