New footage of McLaren F1 at 242.9mph

[Tyger]

McLaren released this video to mark the 25th anniversary of the F1. Why this hasn't come to light before is anyone's guess, but here it is, and holy smoke.

 

[Sharpie]

 

[Liquid]

It's still the fastest NA car, isn't it? That would take some beating.

 

[20832]

It's still the fastest NA car, isn't it? That would take some beating.

Yep, at least in terms of top speed.

 

[lbpomg95]

What a noise!

 

[SagarisGTB]

It's still the fastest NA car, isn't it? That would take some beating.

Nobody has ever really tried to, and I doubt anybody will any time soon. The likes of the LaFerrari, F12 and Aventador have more than enough power to challenge this esoteric record, but neither Ferrari or Lamborghini seem at all interested in creating a low-drag supercar for such a purpose. Bugatti and it's low volume competitors aside, the supercar world now revolves around quick lap times and draggy downforce-laden designs are what is necessary to that end.

 

[Epic B]

It's still the fastest NA car, isn't it? That would take some beating.

Yep, and it probably will hold that specific record for a long time. All of the cars that have reached higher speeds have used forced induction engines.