McLaren MSO brings the original F1 to life – Sports Cars

The McLaren F1 Heritage program kicks off. Rebuilt supercar on chassis # 63

McLaren has launched a new service for its customers. It is a program to rebuild, rebuild and rejuvenate his McLaren F1, one of the finest sports cars ever made in automotive history.

Launched 27 years ago, McLaren F1 he is undeniably popular. Suffice it to say that this was the most coveted and paid exclusive auction of this year at Pebble Beach. To get it, a wealthy buyer put $ 19,8 million (17,8 million euros) on the beautiful plate. In fact, only 106 copies were produced: 78 are allowed for road use, the rest are for competition.

Office McLaren Special Operations – MSO – which certifies the restoration. Last year, the special forces of the British house signed their first task - the restoration of 25 R, that is McLaren F1 GTR Long Tail to which it returned the original configuration for 24 hours Le Mans.

And this weekend on the occasion of the holiday Hapton Court Concours d'Elegance, McLaren MSO will present its second F1 recovery to the public. This latest job cost the English manufacturer 3.000 hours of work, 900 of which were dedicated exclusively to body painting. In just 18 months.

Ansar Ali, CEO of McLaren MSO, said:

“Just a year ago, we introduced the MSO McLaren F1 Heritage program, showing the F1 25 R in the original Guif Racing colors. It's time to show the second work of our team, done with all love in the world, so that the McLaren F1 continues to be what it has always been, the best GT in the world. "

La McLaren F1 we are talking about the one numbered by frame N.63. Repainted from top to bottom to original color Magnesium Silver. The interior has new leather upholstery. Woking Gray Semi-anilinethen exclusive to this version. In addition, new Alcantara upholstery and new floor mats have been made. The steering wheel is also original.

Apparently the mechanics of this McLaren F1 have also been restored. BMW's 12-liter V6.1 engine went through the stand of technicians who guaranteed it a new lease on life, and above all the 618 hp it was producing at the time. Finally, most of the frame was sent to the official supplier, Bilstein, who took steps to rebuild it. It's the same with the braking system.