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The most expensive car sold this year at auction is now an ultra-rare 1994 McLaren F1 which just auctioned for a record $19.8 million

Aug 20, 2019, 00:52 IST

The car is one of only two examples that were modified by McLaren Special Operations to fit LM-specification after being produced. his F1 also has an unrestricted GTR-racing engine and an additional Extra-High Downforce Package. The additional work took the McLaren factory two years and included a respray, new steering wheel, modified exhaust system, and 18-inch wheels, according to Motor Authority.

The car is one of only two examples that were modified by McLaren Special Operations to fit LM-specification after being produced. his F1 also has an unrestricted GTR-racing engine and an additional Extra-High Downforce Package. The additional work took the McLaren factory two years and included a respray, new steering wheel, modified exhaust system, and 18-inch wheels, according to Motor Authority.

The F1 GTR won the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans and three consecutive BPR Championships from 1995 to 1997. Following these wins, McLaren created the road-capable F1 LM.

The F1 has a three-seat configuration with the driver in the center position.

The other example that was retrofitted to LM specifications was auctioned in 2015 and fetched $13.75 million, according to RM Sotheby's.

This F1 has a cream leather interior with a platinum silver exterior.

The supercar has a horsepower of 680. The car was also modified to be more aerodynamic with front fender vents and a larger rear wing.

This car received regular service and attention, including several fuel cell replacements on its 18-month schedule, and has 13,352 miles clocked on the odometer.

The 1994 McLaren F1 'LM-Specification' was estimated to auctioned for up to $23 million with RM Sotheby's on Saturday. It ended up fetching $19.8 million.

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