Description[]
The McLaren F1 was a sports car manufactured by McLaren Cars from 1992 to 1998; it was their first production automobile. Designed by ex-Formula One engineer Gordon Murray and Peter Stevens, the F1 was the world's fastest car at the time; it however remains the world's fastest naturally-aspirated automobile. It features a unique three-seat arrangement with the driver sitting in the middle and is powered by a BMW S70/2 6.1L V12. Amongst numerous enthusiasts and publications, the F1 has been christened as "the greatest car of all time"; prices of the F1 at auctions now are usually around the $10 million mark or higher. Only 106 were produced, including 64 road cars, 2 F1 GTs, 5 F1 LMs, 28 F1 GTRs and 7 prototypes (5 road cars, 1 LM, 1 GT).
Versions[]
The McLaren F1 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/250 | 2021 | HW Exotics 8/10 |
Metalflake Magnesium Silver | Detailed headlights, taillights and rear trim | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | 5SP | GRX57 | Malaysia | New Model Base codes: P21, P22, P28, P30, P31, P32 |
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| 107/250 | 2022 | Factory Fresh 4/10 |
Jet Black | Detailed headlights, taillights and rear trim, "RYU" logo on rear | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | 5SP | HCT93 | Malaysia | Base code(s): P49, P50, R01, R02 | 
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| 107/250 | 2022 | Factory Fresh 4/10 |
Papaya Spark Orange | Detailed headlights, taillights and rear trim, "F1 McLaren" and "RYU" logo on rear | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | 5SP | HCX13 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R13, R14, R15, R16 | 
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| 107/250 | 2022 | Factory Fresh 4/10 |
Marlboro White | Detailed headlights, taillights and rear trim, "RYU" logo on rear | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | 5SP | HJP31 | Malaysia | Best Buy Exclusive Base code(s): R24 |
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| 2022 | Car Culture: Jay Leno's Garage 2/5 |
Jet Black | Detailed headlights and taillights, red stripe down side | Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | Gray RR5SPM | HCK08 | Thailand | New Die-Cast Chassis Base code(s): R31, R32, R34 |
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| 2023 | NFT Garage (Series 5) #29 |
Spectraflame Silverstone Green | Detailed headlights, taillights, silver decals in front, top and sides, silver Hot Wheels logo and F1 logo on the bottom of the sides, McLaren logo on hood | Black / Metal |
Light smoke tint | Ochre | Gray RR10SPM | HRX22 | Malaysia | Base code(s): S21 | 
| |
| 2024 | Car Culture: Exotic Envy 5/5 |
Dark Burgundy | Detailed headlights, taillights and trim | Black / Metal |
Smoke tint | Black | Gray RR10SPM | HKC77 | Thailand | Base code(s): T02, T03 | 
| |
| 243/250 | 2024 | HW: The '90s 9/10 |
Grand Prix Red | Detailed headlights, taillights and rear trim | Metalflake Grey / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | LW | HTB11 | Malaysia | Base code(s): T30 | 
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| 2024 | Mexico Hot Wheels Convention | Two-tone white and red | Detailed headlights and taillights, "24" on sides | Base code(s): | 
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2021 card[]
From the back of the 2021 card:
Born: 1994, Woking, Surrey, England
Designer: McLaren
One of the fastest road cars ever made, the F1 features a carbon fiber chassis, central driving position, Dihedral doors, and a naturally aspirated 6.1L V-12 engine. Its legendary forward-thinking design and performance also make the McLaren F1 one of the most sought-after sports cars in the world.
See also[]
- McLaren F1 GTR
- McLaren F1 (1995), unreleased casting
- McLaren F1 (RLC)
Gallery[]
