McLaren 1995
McLaren 1995
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995
Brand:
Ameritech Corporation;
Manufacturer;
Chrysler;
Country of manufacturer;
United States
MADE 1995 (1997);
In the car world/business there are several factors at play. There are the designers, the builders and the rules/government. This is true for road or racing.
For each user area the rules change and the car must be compliant for use within that area. In areas such as the USA road-going cars the safety features heavily dictate the import approvals for cars coming into the USA. Back in the 1980's the big change was the bumper and head light height, door protection and smog rules compliance. As the Rest of the World had not started to write in the safety rules similar to the USA, major manufactures were not making their new HOT car models compliant to entering the USA. This started what was to be come the "Gray Market Cars" with US companies modifying models like the Porsche 959 and the McLaren F1, to name 2. These cars were expensive and the buyers that had the money to purchase them also had the money to spend on what ever it took to get around what ever government rules were blocking the buyers "I got to have it" thing.
As to the McLaren F1, the following was available from internet postings as per 2017.
The American model of the McLaren F1. The Ameritech McLaren F1 is a standard McLaren F1 modified to meet the U.S. regulations; to comply with said regulations, the car had to meet stricter emission requirements which increased the weight and also reduced the power somewhat. Due to a lack of airbags for the passengers, the Ameritech edition only has the single driver seat in the middle.
One thing about the 7 Ameritech F1s and their 'new VINs' is they were all VIN'd with the letter 'S' in the 8th to last position. That identifies their 'Year of Manufacture' as being 1995. This isn't true in all seven cases though, as while three were 1995s (#042, #044, #045); one chassis was built in 1996 (#055); and the remaining three were all built in 1997 (#062, #067, #074). Their EPA certificates also identify the four later cars as 1995's as well, which allowed them to get around what should have been necessary changes to comply with OBD-II as mentioned.
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 sn-1A9MC99L9SA398062 1995 100-OCT Santana Row San Jose CA 10-22-17
McLaren F1 GTR 1995
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McLAREN F1 GTR 95 RACE CAR - SPECIFICATION
Type Number S 70/3 GTR;
Cylinder Arrangement V12;
Cylinder Angle 60 degrees;
Power Output 441 / 600 kW / PS
@ 7500 rpm;
Max. Torque 527 / 388 Nm / lb.ft
@ 4500 rpm;;
Engine Capacity 6064 / 370 cc / in 3;
Valves / Cylinder 4;
Bore 86.0 / 3.38 mm / inches;
Stroke 87.0 / 3.42 mm / inches;
Compression Ratio 11.0:1;
Body
Length 4287 / 168.78 mm / inches;
Width 1820 / 71.65 mm / inches;
Height 1140 / 44.88 mm / inches;
Wheelbase 2718 / 107 mm / inches;
Front Overhang 970 / 38.1 mm / inches;
Rear Overhang 599 / 23.58 mm / inches;
Front Track 1558 / 61.34 mm / inches;
Rear Track 1488 / 58.58 mm / inches;
Ground Clearance Front 75 / 2.95 mm / inches;
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McLaren F1 GTR 1995
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F1 GTR 1995
The McLaren F1 GTR was developed to race the McLaren F1 in the Global GT Endurance series. Weight was removed and a regulation roll cage, fire extinguishing system and aerodynamic package consisting of a front bumper and splitter, under-floor diffuser, side sills and a fixed rear spoiler designed to increase downforce were added.
The BMW V12 engine had to have regulation air restrictors which reduced power to 600 horsepower.
The F1 GTR prototype featured a two-tone silver over Papaya Orange finish and was unveiled in January 1995.
McLaren F1 GTR 1995
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