A modern rendering of the McLaren F1 created by Matt Williams
Coventry University graduate Matt Williams has created a 21st century McLaren F1 featuring three seats and BMW V10 power.
Many thought the 12C was a bit too generic. Almost a morphing of supercar styling from other makers. But in many ways that could be its long-term strength. There may be nothing radically new to fawn over on the styling front, but nor is there anything strikingly different which could end up looking very dated very quickly.
And a big part of the problem was that people inevitably compared it to the legendary F1. Which is a little unfair. The 12C will – in real terms – cost less than a fifth of the mighty F1. So comparisons need to be drawn with the 458 Italia and the LP560, not the F1. And there it stands up well.
McLaren are working on a replacement for the F1, although we’re unlikely to see that before 2014. But that hasn’t stopped Coventry University graduate Matt Williams from styling a modern-day version of the McLaren F1 for his final year project. And a cracking job he’s done too.
Matt has created a car that could stand up against the original F1. It features the three-seat configuration the original did and is powered by a tweaked and sorted BMW V10 – BMW power as in the F1. But sadly it’s just a concept. It doesn’t really exist apart from in the dream world of CAD.
But it should give Frank Stephenson and the design team at McLaren food for thought.
Source: Designo Art
Ian says
There are many interesting projects around. It’s hard to find the true continuation of F1 story. The main points were: lightweight, normally aspirated, manual, three sitter with CD changer. Today, you can drop down CD changer only. But it will not change the whole thing.
Rick says
Mac laren F1 V10 TWINTURBO biogas LNG LIQUID/electric HYBRID ENGINE .
it’s a great solution for the future .look this model :
http://www.diasdesign.info/portfolio/automotive/personal_work/images/07.jpg
Joao DIAS a designer from lisbonne , mac laren !you can contact him please , his work’s really impressive.
Ian says
You’re right saying about 20 years gap, but that’s exactly what you feel about those cars. F1 was outstanding road car in the past. It was designed not “because of”, but “inspite of”. Hope you understand what I mean. The car was revolutionary, but dangerous. There were no “electronical limiters” to protect those who were sitting inside. It wasn’t a problem for Ferrari to design the same kind of car, but they were thinking about customers first. Veyron could outperform everything road going, but the characteristics are limited to meet the reality of these days.
saheem ahmed says
i love mclaren f1 and i am waiting for new mclaren f1 as worlds fastest car
Ian says
Wake up, man, F1 is already junk in comparison to magic Bugatti. There will be nothing special. See MP4-12C – looks dated, and technically nothing.
CarsUK says
That’s sort of the point! It’s taken all the might of VW – and their money – to create a car that beats the F1 – just. But in the real world the McLaren F1 – nearly 20 years on – is still quicker than the Veyron.
Ian says
What do you mean saying that F1 is quicker than Veyron? It has nothing to do with VW’s money. F1 wasn’t designed for free too. F1 was artillery shell, while Veyron is a highly precise weapon.
Zonda and Koenigsegg are quicker than the F1 today as well.
CarsUK says
In the real world the F1 is every bit as quick as the Veyron. And it’s sort of the point that it’s taken McLaren, Koenigsegg and Zonda 20 years to match the F1’s performance.