Since its inception, Formula 1 has stood as the pinnacle of motorsports competition. Every prospective race car driver's goal is to compete in the world's most prestigious international racing series. To date, Formula One has witnessed more technical and racing advancements than any other motorsport organization.
Furthermore, F1 has had a significant influence on the automotive sector as well. Sparks are going to fly when the F1 vehicles' better engineering maneuvers meet your ordinary supercar. We take a look at some of the greatest vehicles that have been influenced by the world of Formula 1. You could wonder, what's the nicest thing about these vehicles? You're not breaking the law by taking them for a walk, and everyone will be envious of you for it.
10 BMW E60 M5
The legendary Michael Schumacher is solely responsible for Ferrari's most successful period in Formula One history. No F1 enthusiast, however, would dispute that BMW provided Williams and Sauber with the most powerful engines during that time period. BMW fitted the 2005 M5 with an F1-derived 5.0-liter V10 engine, making it one of the sportiest sedans ever made.
The E60 M5's 7-speed sequential transmission with paddle shifts allowed it to reach a staggering peak speed of 204 mph without the need for any electronic speed limiters. Even the launch system was based on F1 vehicle gimmicks.
9 McLaren P1 Alain Prost Edition
Aside from the P1, the P1 is a veritable gold mine for F1 enthusiasts. This Alain Prost-inspired P1 is a tribute to the three-time Formula One champion. Despite the fact that he does not have a vehicle model named after him, the outside of this hypercar includes both his name and the design of his helmet. The 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed was the venue when this beauty was unveiled to the public.
Like other F1 vehicles, the P1 sports a carbon fiber monocoque chassis. One of the most powerful powertrains now available is the car's turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric motor. The movable rear wing is yet another brilliant F1 invention. Its peak speed in a straight line is increased because of the vehicle's Drag Reduction technology, which improves aerodynamic efficiency.
8 McLaren F1
The car's name alone reveals where its lineage comes from. Designer Gordon Murray was behind the development of this beast of a vehicle. Everything from the 1980s and early 1990s F1 successes went into the vehicle, making it the pinnacle of the generation.
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The McLaren F1 was the world's first mass-produced vehicle to have a carbon fiber monocoque frame. Its driving posture is also heavily influenced by a single-seater F1 vehicle in the center region. Because it had a peak speed of 240.1 mph, the supercar was headed for oblivion because it was the fastest mass-produced vehicle of its time.
7 Acura NSX
The Honda NSX is a car that shares the Formula One pedigree. Officially known as the Acura NSX in the North American market. Despite the fact that McLaren wants to claim Ayrton Senna's golden heritage, Honda played a crucial role in his triumph. At the height of Senna's dominance, every McLaren F1 vehicle ran on Honda engines. In the latter stages of Honda NSX development, the man himself freely gave his hands.
Senna put the NSX supercar through its paces on many race tracks and provided crucial feedback. He advocated making modifications to the chassis to increase stiffness, as well as investing in new suspension components. As a result, the Acura NSX became what it is today: an amazing supercar. Or should we call it a hypercar because of how well it handles?
6 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
The Mercedes-McLaren F1 was named after this car, which epitomized the winning formula employed by the combined Mercedes-McLaren team. In 1998 and 1999, they were victorious with Mika Häkkinen, and the SLR McLaren is a relic of that illustrious era. Because it was created in combination with the McLaren Formula1 vehicles, there was even more excitement before it was released about this supercar.
Despite the supercharged V8 and 5-speed automated transmission, the car's performance was nothing near that of a Formula One car. The car might look laid back and stylish just for admiration, but it sure can dash to an incredible 206 mph.
5 Mercedes-AMG Project One
Formally known a Mercedes AMG Project One, the car has been heavily influenced by Formula One. In the last several years, the whole automobile industry has been raving about Mercedes-supremacy AMG's in Formula 1. The closest F1 incarnation to date comes from none other than the German brand. Nearly all of Mercedes' Formula One hybrid know-how has been incorporated into the Project One supercar. It's powered by the same 1.6L turbocharged V-6 as Hamilton's work vehicle.
Expect superb performance from the four motors housed in the AMG generating over 1000 horsepower, plummeting the car to a staggering top speed of 217mph. The material of choice is carbon fiber, which is complemented by carbon-ceramic brakes and an 8-speed manual transmission with paddle shifters.
4 Ferrari F50
Mercedes-AMG AMG's Project One was a long time in coming, but Ferrari had already created the most accurate replica of an actual F1 vehicle. Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell's F1 cars' 3.5L engines served as inspiration for the 4.7L V12. Even the body designs for aerodynamics were largely related to F1 profiles.
The V12 engine had a maximum output of 517 horsepower and was mounted directly to the carbon fiber chassis, giving the car an F1 look and feel. Only 349 of these cars were made between 1995 and 1997, making them extremely rare.
3 McLaren Senna GTR
This car carries on the illustrious heritage of Ayrton Senna, the sport's greatest driver. McLaren named their most ambitious hypercar after their three-time Formula One champion driver, which is very appropriate. The Senna is a high-end racecar replica, down to the last mechanical component. The Senna GTR is the ultimate race car, designed to provide an F1-like experience outside of the racing world.
The Senna GTR is no slouch, with to its turbocharged V8 making 825 horsepower. And it's simply fascinating with over 1000 kg of downforce, which was previously unthinkable for any race vehicle.
2 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro
Aston Martin's design has a lot in common with a Formula One vehicle, which is no small feat. This extreme hypercar, which had its world debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, was created by Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing, two current Formula One teams. Adrian Newey, their F1 designer, came up with the idea.
The Valkyrie AMR Pro puts out over 1100 horses from its 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 engine. In addition to the KERS battery energy system, the designers included a little love from Formula 1 into the design by including it. Due to the Valkyrie AMR Pro's massive amount of downforce, we can also turn it on its side. However, this should not be attempted in public.
1 Ferrari LaFerrari
The Ferrari. This incredible, one-of-a-kind Ferrari takes design cues from Formula 1. A cherry on top is that Rory Byrne, the guy responsible for Ferrari's incredible success from 1996 to 2006, provided assistance during the chassis design process.
The LaFerrari's V12 engine, according to purists, has no relation to F1 at all. The hybrid KERS power increase and carbon fiber bodywork, on the other hand, argue for a different interpretation of performance. Even the wind tunnel design of the supercar bears testimony to F1 technology. Ferrari's ingenious trick sees the driver's seat fixed firmly in place like that of an F1 vehicle.