The McLaren F1 is an amazing super car capable of crazy top speeds, mind blowing acceleration, and extensive safety features. It would be pointless to build a car that costs this much and be capable of so much speed with out implying some major safety features. The crash test review of this vehicle is just as amazing as it's notoriety for being one of the fastest cars on the road! To this day, the McLaren F1 is the fastest, naturally aspirated production vehicle of all time.
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The McLaren F1 was designed and built by Gordon Murray with the help of McLaren Automotive in from 1992 until 1998 when production stopped. These cars are an extremely limited edition, collector's dream! Of course one must be sacrificed for safety ratings, and we are lucky enough to have it on video. Before we check out this safety crash test, take a look at some other crash test reviews first!
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About McLaren F1's crash resistance
The chassis of the McLaren F1 was the first production vehicle to ever use a carbon fiber reinforced plastic monocoque chassis structure. The suspension system is attached to the chassis by means of aluminum magnesium, inserted directly into the carbon fiber chassis. Providing extremely sensitive handling and extensive safety, this design is truly an engineering marvel. Crash avoidance was not overlooked, as the F1 features vented and cross drilled Brembo brakes with four pot, opposed piston aluminum calipers.
The McLaren F1 is extremely safe even though it lacks what most consider standard safety equipment. Contrary to belief, there is no ABS system installed on the McLaren F1 and this actually helps slow the vehicle down quicker than using an ABS system due to weight reduction and relying on the driver's ability to stop properly. Another astonishing fact is that there is no airbags in the Mclaren F1 either! 240 miles per hour with no airbags or ABS, now that's a rush!
Watching the video footage below you can see how extremely safe this vehicle is regardless of it's irregular lack of safety features. Carbon fiber is one of the strongest materials known to man which is solely responsible for saving dozens F1 driver's lives via carbon fiber nose cone. The carbon fiber absorbs the impact, and stands strong against frontal collision. Watching the chassis, there is no flex and the cabin stays in perfect form. If you are buckled into your McLaren F1, there is an extremely high chance you will survive an accident!
Video content: Crash test review of McClaren F1
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