Do you prefer a naturally-aspirated V12 engine or a quad-turbo W16
The supercar world was dominated by one of them in the 1990s and first half 2000s, while the other is still the dominant player. Although they are very different, both the McLaren F1 (and Bugatti Veyron) set the world record for fastest production car. It did it at 243 mph (391 km/h). To this day, the F1 still holds the world record for fastest production car with a naturally-aspirated engine (a powerful 6.1-liter V12 BMW unit). The Veyron has also a current top speed record. It managed to hit 267 mph (431 km/h) in the Super Sportguise, although the production car’s maximum speed is 258 mph (415 km/h) to protect its tires.
The similarities end there. While the McLaren F1’s manual gearbox is pure joy, the McLaren F1’s engine and turbochargers are powerful enough to generate four-digit horsepower.
Although the F1 rear-wheel-drive is the most difficult to drive, it’s also the most enjoyable. It’s also a highlight of F1, with its three-seat interior layout. McLaren will be releasing a spiritual successor in 2019.
The Veyron is heavier than the F1 and has an auto gearbox that sends the enormous power to both wheels. However, the interior cabin is much more comfortable thanks to many amenities that you won’t find on the F1. To make way for the Chiron Bugatti has retired the Veyron. The interior cabin is much more friendly thanks to many amenities that you won’t find in the F1. Unrestricted Chirons can reach 285 mph (458 kmph) and a new record-breaking attempt to break the speed barrier is expected to be made in the years ahead, possibly in 2018 .
The McLarenF1 is more exclusive that the Veyron when you consider that during its production years (1992-1999), only 106 units were produced, which is significantly less than the 450 examples made by Bugatti over the Veyron’s entire life cycle (2005-2015).