6. McLaren F1
It is hard to comprehend, but the legendary McLaren F1 was never officially imported to America. Sure, there are a few examples in the U.S., but they are basically sculptures with no license plates. Now, 25 years after the F1 rocked the world of supercars, you can finally own one of these bespoke sports cars in America and register it, too. This is the last analog supercar and a road trip across America would be an interesting way to introduce this car to the states.
There is so much information about the F1, including the way they designed and produced it. Most car fans and historians believe it changed the supercars’ world forever. McLaren presented the F1 in 1992 and it stayed in production until 1998. During that period, McLaren produced 106 cars, including the GT-R versions, which were highly successful racing models. The F1 featured a bespoke 6.1-liter V12 engine by BMW Motorsport, delivering 627 HP with its six-speed manual transmission.
Road versions of the F1 had an interesting, three-seat configuration. The driver’s seat is in the middle of the cabin and the steering wheel is in the center of the dash. The initial testing, racing success and overall excellence of the package declared the F1 one of the best, if not the best supercar of all times. The price of the F1 was around one million dollars when new, but perfect examples trade hands for 10 to 15 times as much right now.