Friday 31st October 2008
Pic Of The Week: McLaren F1
No need to pay £2.3m, PH gives you the McLaren for free
Yesterday we told you about the McLaren F1 that sold for
£2.3million at RM Auctions 'Automobiles of London' sale. Amidst tales of economic gloom, the fact that people are still spending heavily on great cars certainly made us smile.
Ever since we heard the news, we just can't stop thinking about this magnificent car, in fact we have been debating if any other car has reached such dizzy heights of desirability. To be honest, we don't think so.
It's only right that F1 number 65 is this weeks PotW. Click on the image, save it to your desktop and stare at it all afternoon, it is Friday after all.
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jon-
Original Poster
11,742 posts
86 months
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It must be perspective but that front wheel looks a whole lot larger than the rear.
I wanted to call it an ugly car but no... it's just right.
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E21_Ross
10,605 posts
82 months
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jon- said: It must be perspective but that front wheel looks a whole lot larger than the rear.
I wanted to call it an ugly car but no... it's just right. it is larger...just. look at the tyre wall. it's thicker at the rear. presumably larger wheels at the front to accommodate bigger discs??
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kambites
33,212 posts
91 months
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More likely the rolling diameter at the rear is larger and the rim diameter is the same? I don't know though.
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PJR
2,616 posts
82 months
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Nice pict  While im here.. I think the wheel diameters are the same front and rear. But the tyre profiles are very different. Not too low profiles as MCL wanted to retain some compliance in the ride quality and handling. P,
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Mafioso
2,137 posts
84 months
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Can we have the new R300 next week please? The red one with stripes featured in this week's news. Thanks.
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dpbird90
5,136 posts
60 months
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I think the wheels are the same size, but looking at my 1/18 scale model of it, the tyre profile at the rear is bigger than at the front. But if we want to be sure, best ask Flemke...
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L100NYY
26,808 posts
113 months
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Wheels front 9 x 17
rear 11.5 x 17
Tyres front Goodyear F1 235/45 ZR 17
rear Goodyear F1 315/45 ZR 17
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Eddy5
22 posts
152 months
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chazwozza
270 posts
56 months
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rkanaga
219 posts
90 months
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L100NYY said: Wheels front 9 x 17
rear 11.5 x 17
Tyres front Goodyear F1 235/45 ZR 17
rear Goodyear F1 315/45 ZR 17 mmmm, 240mph, 17 inch wheels and 45 profile tyres. My wifes Volvo estate has bigger diameter lower profile tyres than that! Will someone please tell current supercar manufacturers that you do not need 20" wheels with tyres the thickness of rubber bands to make a great car! (in fact in many respects you can do a better job with slightly more compliant tyres, just look at F1 cars, incredibly stiff suspension and high profile tyres to provide some give.) And don't get me started on 4X4's with low profile tyres WTF? rant over!
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jon-
Original Poster
11,742 posts
86 months
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rkanaga said: L100NYY said: Wheels front 9 x 17
rear 11.5 x 17
Tyres front Goodyear F1 235/45 ZR 17
rear Goodyear F1 315/45 ZR 17 mmmm, 240mph, 17 inch wheels and 45 profile tyres. My wifes Volvo estate has bigger diameter lower profile tyres than that! Will someone please tell current supercar manufacturers that you do not need 20" wheels with tyres the thickness of rubber bands to make a great car! (in fact in many respects you can do a better job with slightly more compliant tyres, just look at F1 cars, incredibly stiff suspension and high profile tyres to provide some give.) And don't get me started on 4X4's with low profile tyres WTF? rant over! F1 cars would run lower profile tyres if the rules allowed, it's far easier to control a spring and damper than air filled rubber. 20" wheels might not offer the best performance but they generally offer the best looks which is why they're fitted. Ultimately, looks sell.
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dandarez
4,505 posts
153 months
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Your headlines and Quote: MCLAREN F1 SELLS FOR £2.5M AT LONDON AUCTION London sale star sets new world record Going, going, gone RM auctions set a new benchmark price for values of the McLaren F1 last night, selling the former Park Lane show car for £2.3m at its “Automobiles of London” sale in Battersea Park. Yesterday we told you about the McLaren F1 that sold for £2.3million... Your heading yesterday said 2.5 million and the text said both 2.3 and 2.5 - which is it? or am I just tired  AND anyway, didn't the Jag - E2A - sell for this or even more earlier this year?
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qube_TA
6,688 posts
115 months
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Legendary car, although looking at that picture, is it a little dated?
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coleo
231 posts
75 months
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qube_TA said: Legendary car, although looking at that picture, is it a little dated? Not at all in my opinion, the design still looks fresh.
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Bladedancer
405 posts
66 months
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coleo said: qube_TA said: Legendary car, although looking at that picture, is it a little dated? Not at all in my opinion, the design still looks fresh. Indeed. But makes you wonder - is SLR really worthy of McLaren badge? IMO - no, it's not.
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gareth.e
2,071 posts
59 months
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Bladedancer said: coleo said: qube_TA said: Legendary car, although looking at that picture, is it a little dated? Not at all in my opinion, the design still looks fresh. Indeed. But makes you wonder - is SLR really worthy of McLaren badge? IMO - no, it's not. I'm with you on that! Also if I was offered a Bugatti or an F1 (LM or GTR) I'd go with the F1 straight up! edit: I've just changed my background to a lovely picture of a F1 LM 
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moleamol
15,336 posts
133 months
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jon- said: F1 cars would run lower profile tyres if the rules allowed, it's far easier to control a spring and damper than air filled rubber. Easier generally doesn't mean better.
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varsas
3,115 posts
72 months
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F1 cars use those tyres (13 inch wheels...) because they are mandated by the rules "Despite their size, a typical rear wheel and tyre weighs only around 10kg. F1 regs still mandate a 13in wheel, which necessitates a high-profile tyre, so about half the total suspension movement is in the tyre." from http://www.evo.co.uk/features/features/226401/20_t...I dare say they are not ideal. I do agree, most modern cars are over tyred. Smaller, thinner wheels give: better feedback (more directional load coming back through the steering wheel) better ride more progressive breakaway slightly less ultimate grip (which, BTW does not come from a wider tyre having more rubber on the road, that's a myth) I know which I would choose! p.s. First pic of the week i have actually used as my wallpaper.
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SamHH
4,744 posts
86 months
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moleamol said: jon- said: F1 cars would run lower profile tyres if the rules allowed, it's far easier to control a spring and damper than air filled rubber. Easier generally doesn't mean better. No, but the point is still valid. Just look at other motorsports where lower profile tyres are allowed: they use lower profile tyres.
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J111
3,354 posts
85 months
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dandarez said: Your heading yesterday said 2.5 million and the text said both 2.3 and 2.5 - which is it? or am I just tired Somebody remembered the buyer's premium. rkanaga said: Will someone please tell current supercar manufacturers that you do not need 20" wheels with tyres the thickness of rubber bands to make a great car! IIRC, Flemke's runs the same 19" rubber as the Enzo.
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