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The McLaren F1 Is The Most Expensive Car Sold at Auction

The McLaren F1 Is The Most Expensive Car Sold at Auction

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The McLaren F1 has become the most expensive car sold at auction in 2021.

The F1 — one of the most prized collector cars for its rarity and place in auto history — became the most expensive car auctioned last year, when it was sold for US$20.5 million at Pebble Beach. It also became the most expensive McLaren F1 ever sold.

The McLaren F1 is the creation of Gordon Murray, who has been regarded as one of the greatest automotive engineers of all time. One of the reasons why the F1 is highly desired is its engine: a 6.1-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine developed and built by BMW.

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Developing the BMW V12 is a story of its own. Murray did not have enough budget to develop his own engine for the F1, so he sought out some of the best engine builders in the world to do it instead. Murray had a list of requirements for the engine and wasn’t willing to compromise on any of them. He initially went to Honda, but was rejected. He then turned to Paul Rosche at BMW M, who is a personal friend of his, who ended up taking on the challenge.

The requirements were that the engine needed to be a V12, naturally aspirated, with at least 100 horsepower per litre, and high revs. The BMW M team managed to tick all of Murray’s boxes, and the free-breathing V12 they created has been lauded as a masterpiece and one of the best engines of all time.

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The F1 is considered by many to be the first hypercar and with just 106 built between 1992 and 1998, it’s among the most prized vehicles in the world today. This F1 featured here is finished in a Creighton Brown paint job, which is offset by elegant light brown and tan interior. Unsurprisingly, the car has been used sparingly, with just 243 miles registered on its V12 engine.

In other hypercar news, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is currently hosting a two-part exhibit titled, “Hypercars: The Allure of the Extreme”. The first part of the exhibit is running until September 22 featuring a Bugatti Veyron 16.4, and McLaren Speedtail. The second part will run from September 17, 2022 to May 14, 2023. If you are looking for car title loans without credit check, click here.

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McLaren launches 720S Spider in Malaysia

Adding a new offering to its already impressive portfolio of car creations, McLaren launches 720S Spider in Malaysia.

Known for making high-octane luxury supercars and sportscars, the dihedral-door McLaren 720S Spider is a hybrid between a convertible supercar and a coupe. Turning heads with its streamlined exterior, the brand-new supercar boasts a carbon fibre structure and an incredible fly buttress finishing, which offers its ultra-lightweight and tough frame with an improved powertrain cooling system and downforce.

Like every McLaren, a carbon fibre monocoque is used to form the backbone – and as for the 720S Spider, the Monocage II-S. The carbon fibre-fortified build is so robust that it is capable of supporting the retractable hardtop, which folds in under 11 seconds. The ultra-slim A-pillars are also retained for the new vehicle, giving it an all-round cockpit view. If you are looking to bask in the spectacular night scene, an option in electrochromic glass is available.

Operating its heart is the McLaren 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with the delivery of 720PS and 770Nm of torque, rendering it an incredible startup – it is capable of accelerating from 0km/h to 200km/h in just 7.9 seconds. It also boasts a top speed of 341km/h.

Just as stunning as its appearance, the interior is where you can find all the finest details. Once inside, you will feel its luxury leather upholstery tantalising your senses as you run your fingertips over the fine carbon fibre trim. As you are about to take a spin, get ready to experience the well-crafted switchgear, which almost every piece of it is made from machined aluminium. With it, you can easily switch driving modes from Comfort to Sport to Track with the help of its seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The McLaren 720S Spider is nothing short of groundbreaking. The 8-inch Central Infotainment Screen is able to show the information of all the key drivers, thanks to McLaren Driver Interface. There is also Folding Driver Display behind the steering wheel to facilitate easy viewing. The need for impressive audio will be satiated with the built-in four-speaker audio system as well. Last but not least, the aerodynamic automobile makes a good choice for travellers. It provides 150 litres of storage in the front while the tonneau can store up to 58 litres.

Discover more about the McLaren 720S Spider here.