Did you know that the McLaren F1 used real gold in its engine? While it looks luxurious, it actually serves an important purpose. Here's what you need to know.

The F1 famously uses gold foil in its engine bay as a heat deflector. It was, as a McLaren engineer once said , the "lightest heat-effective material" the company could use.

The McLaren F1 Supercar: Everything You Need to Know About Gordon Murray’s Masterpiece. News. Reviews. Buyer's ... McLaren also lined the engine bay with gold foil, ...

Discover the Lanzante 95-59, a modern hypercar inspired by the McLaren F1, showcased at Goodwood Festival of Speed with ...

This McLaren F1 only has 254 original miles on the odometer and was only driven 12 miles in the last three ... and a gold foil-lined engine bay. But to make sure those people drove the F1 ...

McLaren stuck with Mercedes through the 2014 campaign, then went to Honda engines from 2015 through 2017. From 2018 through 2020, the team's cars were powered by Renault engines, and then the ...

McLaren F1 team extend Mercedes engine deal to 2030. By Reuters. November 24, 2023 1:10 PM UTC Updated November 24, 2023. Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit ...

McLaren F1 has signed a deal to be supplied Mercedes-Benz power units until 2030 The pair started their current arrangement in 2021, after previously being together from 1995 to 2014 ...