Why didn't the McLaren F1 3 seat design catch on?

The passenger seats are actually pretty comfortable, with a lot more room than I would have expected. And it's pretty awesome looking over at another passenger.

 

We had a guy on the Corvette ZR1 site complain that he always drove his car alone, and was worried that perhaps the monoleaf springs were taking a "set"; such that the car was a little lower on the left.

He was immediately and repeatedly advised to invest in a fat girlfriend to even things out.

I guess with this car you could go to the British backroom thread on Oriental Woman and pick out a matched pair, thus maintaining the symmetry.

I may be starting to come around to Gordon's way of thinking.

 

Agreed on the comfort factor. I have sat in all three seats in the F1 (thanks Scott! ) and had no issues with any lack of comfort. The passenger seats kind of cradle you and it doesn't feel cramped at all. I also didn't find it terribly awkward to manuever my way into or out of the driver's seat. A couple of attempts and it would become second nature.

If you do find it difficult, either because you are larger in size or less limber, McLaren offer the option of a quick-release steering wheel to allow for easier access as seen below in #038.

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