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The McLaren F1 was the world's fastest and most expensive production car, and no expense was spared in providing it with state-of-the-art technology in every detail. McLaren turned to BMW to develop an engine worthy of this supercar, and BMW responded with a 6.0-liter, V-12, developing 636 horsepower.
The F1 GTR was the racing version, which differs only slightly from the production car. Several F1 GTRs were entered in the grueling 24-hour race at LeMans in 1995. In the end, it claimed victory as well as third, fourth, and fifth overall, an unprecedented success for a first-time entry. In 1995, McLaren F1 GTRs also won the 1000-kilometer race at Suzuka and the 4-Hours of Silverstone.
In 1996, 1997, and 1998, McLaren GTRs again took on the challenge of LeMans, finishing 4th, 2nd, and fourth overall in 1996, 1997, and 1998 respectively. The car shown, sponsored by BMW of North America, was driven by Nelson Piquet, Danny Sullivan, and Johnny Cecotto, and finished 8th overall in 1996.
This is McLaren F1 GTR chassis number 017R. It is one of only nine 1996 spec GTRs produced, with a total run of 28. It was delivered to Bigazzi Team SRL to run in the 1996 24 Hours of LeMans race sponsored by BMW of North America. In all, #17R had a three-race-long career.
Its competition debut was at the Pre-Le Mans race in May 1996, where it finished in 13th place, driven by Steve Soper and Jacques Laffite. Next, it competed at the Silverstone 4 Hours and finished fourth in the hands of Steve Soper and Nelson Piquet. The third and final competition saw the car race at the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans. After running as high as third overall, it finished 8th overall. The car was piloted by Nelson Piquet, Danny Sullivan, and Johnny Cecotto.
The car carries a naturally aspirated BMW 6.0 liter, four-valve V12 developing 600 horsepower in restricted racing trim. The car was retired, shipped to BMW of North America and remains in original, unrestored condition, except for the addition of a passenger seat so that the car can be used to give rides.
This car is owned by BMW of North America, LLC, and is not for sale.
The F1 GTR was the racing version, which differs only slightly from the production car. Several F1 GTRs were entered in the grueling 24-hour race at LeMans in 1995. In the end, it claimed victory as well as third, fourth, and fifth overall, an unprecedented success for a first-time entry. In 1995, McLaren F1 GTRs also won the 1000-kilometer race at Suzuka and the 4-Hours of Silverstone.
In 1996, 1997, and 1998, McLaren GTRs again took on the challenge of LeMans, finishing 4th, 2nd, and fourth overall in 1996, 1997, and 1998 respectively. The car shown, sponsored by BMW of North America, was driven by Nelson Piquet, Danny Sullivan, and Johnny Cecotto, and finished 8th overall in 1996.
This is McLaren F1 GTR chassis number 017R. It is one of only nine 1996 spec GTRs produced, with a total run of 28. It was delivered to Bigazzi Team SRL to run in the 1996 24 Hours of LeMans race sponsored by BMW of North America. In all, #17R had a three-race-long career.
Its competition debut was at the Pre-Le Mans race in May 1996, where it finished in 13th place, driven by Steve Soper and Jacques Laffite. Next, it competed at the Silverstone 4 Hours and finished fourth in the hands of Steve Soper and Nelson Piquet. The third and final competition saw the car race at the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans. After running as high as third overall, it finished 8th overall. The car was piloted by Nelson Piquet, Danny Sullivan, and Johnny Cecotto.
The car carries a naturally aspirated BMW 6.0 liter, four-valve V12 developing 600 horsepower in restricted racing trim. The car was retired, shipped to BMW of North America and remains in original, unrestored condition, except for the addition of a passenger seat so that the car can be used to give rides.
This car is owned by BMW of North America, LLC, and is not for sale.
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