McLaren F1 LMs in the USA?

SefacHotRodder · Mar 5, 2006

Peloton25 said:

I think he may be increasing his charitable contributions by eliminating some of his status symbols. Fair enough...
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No, thats not it. I cannot say why but we should know soon

elmadi · May 5, 2020

Peloton25 said: ↑

I guess it's a matter of preference for those with the funds to purchase either one. I suspect that most GTR owners, even the ones converted for road use, would prefer to own an LM. Remember the LM is designed as a road car from the outset, based on a racing car - think Challenge Stradale. Unless it is a dedicated track toy, the GTRs have compromises that make them less usable.

They have equipment/switches/ECUs occupying the right passenger seat area rendering it useless, unlike the LMs which retain the road version 3-seat layout. GTRs all have a built in rollcage which the LMs don't have, making entry and exit more difficult and making it unwise to drive without a helmet or proper FIA padding covering the bars. LMs also have nearly 50 additional horsepower making them faster than their GTR brethren.

The LM was really the ultimate F1 in many ways. Race cars on the other hand, especially those which compete in endurance races, typically lead a very hard life. Personally I could be satisfied owning a standard road car and a GTR, but I would be lying if I didn't say I'd still be a bit jealous of the guy with the LM in his garage.

>8^)
ER
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I very much agree

elmadi · May 5, 2020

Peloton25 said: ↑

As Malka stated - that vent I originally pointed out on the left side of the car is a feature on all 18 of the short tail F1 GTRs - whether converted for road use or not - but won't be found on any of the 6 LMs. I believe it offers additional cooling for the gearbox but have never seen a clear shot of what's behind that panel on the left side of a GTR in order to be certain. It is my understanding that the on-board jack hydraulic system is stashed behind that left panel on the GTRs so the vent could be related to that as well.

On the left side of the LMs there is a luggage compartment behind that panel similar to the one on a standard road car, though it is not carpeted like the standard F1's are. The LMs have no on-board jacking system btw.

All 18 of those GTRs as well as the 6 LMs do have that larger vent on the right side that you noted. This feeds air to the engine oil cooler which was added to the GTRs and included on the LMs as well. I'm sure these shots are probably included in one of those two galleries, but here are two pictures showing what that larger vent feeds. This would be exactly the same on the short tail GTRs.

I hope that helps to make it more clear.

>8^)
ER
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Wowww.... thanks for the pics

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