1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long-Tail for Sale in Japan

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For those whose cash reserves have not been completely depleted by the current global recession, a very special car is currently up for sale in Japan via Wintel. This racer is one of ten long-tail McLaren F1 GTRs built especially for the 1997 FIA GT season.

The F1 GTR first hit the track in 1995 when a model barely removed from the roadgoing version raced to victory at Le Mans. By 1997, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche had seen the writing on the wall, and combined with the series' updated rules, had created their own competitors, including the CLK-GTR and the 911 GT1. McLaren's 97 F1 GTR had all-new bodywork with a longer nose and tail that reduced drag and dramatically increased downforce. By this time, the new purpose-built Mercedes and Porsche cars were regularly outrunning the McLaren, although the latter did manage 197 mph on the Mulsanne straight at Le Mans. There is no indication of a price tag, although if you have to ask...

[MobiusTech]

mclaren f1 is the best car ever built. and this special edition makes it so much batter. i bet it will sell for 5 million.

[rotarykidd]

does the f1 gtr have the gold engine bay to cool it like the reg f1? i thought that was prety cool.

[tobibeck80]

I think all of them have it for given reasons

btw Top Gear Season 13 Episode 2 features a Drag Race between a F1 and a Veyron

[MobiusTech]

^ f1 takes it off the line but the bugatti catches up after 120mph lol

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Legendary car. Thanks for posting.

[RoadRacer]

I saw that car at Sebring in '97. The FIA made 2 stops in the U.S, Sebring and Laguna Seca. That was a golden time for sports car racing.

[MobiusTech]

^ 1997 I was 12 years old. I don't think I remember that lol.

[longfellow2]

One of the best looking cars ever made.

You can tell where the Saleen S7 drew inspiration.

[RoadRacer]

It was pouring that day. turn 17 was under a foot of water. it was a crazy race.
i found a pic

[Super6]

does the f1 gtr have the gold engine bay to cool it like the reg f1? i thought that was prety cool.

The engine bay is lined in gold to repeal heat.