Unique McLaren F1 shines in Villa D’Este

Ask a group of auto enthusiasts what is the best performing car ever and the majority will likely give the same answer – the McLaren F1. The mid-engine masterpiece by Gordon Murray has long been considered the best driving machine of all time thanks to its sparkling V12 engine, pure steering and perfect chassis balance. It’s also one of the rarest, most unique, and most valuable cars in the world.

The reason BMW fans love the McLaren F1 so much is because of its engine. The 6.1 liter naturally aspirated V12 engine was not only developed and built by BMW, its pioneer was none other than Paul Rosche, BMW’s legendary engine designer. When Gordon Murray was looking for engine suppliers for the F1, he had very specific requirements. Some of them were that it had to be a V12, it had to be naturally aspirated and it had to produce more than 100 hp per liter. It was a big challenge for the early 90s, but Rosche and his team made it.

But it wasn’t just the engine that made it great. Its mid-engine chassis was and is a packaging masterpiece, it features a central driver’s seat – with two passenger seats on either side – and some of the purest steering you will ever find in a performance car. The F1 is an absolute legend.

The McLaren F1 is by far one of the most valuable cars in the world. Beautiful ones like these, on show at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2021, can easily reach $ 20 million. That’s why Gordon Murray sold his; Not only is the incredible money tempting, but how can you enjoy driving a car that costs so much?

Most enthusiasts would kill to see an F1 in person, but few ever get the chance. Horatiu did it at Villa d’Este and shared that experience in the photos below.