[Video] The raw sound of the McLaren F1 V12 is great

The pilot drives through winding bends and barely touches the sides of the mighty 627PS (461 kW) while working through the six-speed gearbox.

Known as one of the most coveted road cars of all time and the winner of Le Mans, this video in some ways justifies the high status of the McLaren F1 for the uninitiated. Hidden under the loud screeching of the engine, you can only hear the comments between the driver and the cameraman: “It’s really amazing how well it lowers performance… Yes, very gently – impressive! It just pulls! “An understatement, perhaps?

The F1 is considered to be one of the fastest naturally aspirated street cars ever made. It corresponds to the Ferrari Enzo and Aston Martin One-77, which were developed and manufactured over a decade later. While this video delivers only a small fraction of the true glory of the McLaren F1, it is enough to get those goosebumps going

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