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1997 McLaren F1 GTR

The McLaren F1 GTR is a high performance racing version of the standard McLaren F1 used in GT racing. Designed by Gordon Murray and powered by a 6.1L BMW S70/2 V12, the F1 GTR was a successful race car, winning 38 races of the over 120 races it participated in. The car was manufactured in numerous different configurations. 28 chassis of the 106 F1s produced were GTRs; these were raced as late as 2005. The 1997 F1 GTRs featured a distinctive "longtail" design; a number of previous F1 GTRs would later be converted i…

2026 First ReleasedRonald Wong DesignsGT1 Cars1990sRacing VehiclesMcLaren CarsPremium Collector SetsBritish Cars
Debut year2026
Debut seriesGulf Collector Set
Produced years2026 – Present
DesignerRonald Wong
Collector no.JHW43
Reference statusOpen catalog page
McLarenF1GTRLongtail
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1997 McLaren F1 GTR is listed with Gulf Collector Set as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2026 – Present. Known designer credit: Ronald Wong. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2026 First Released
  • Ronald Wong Designs
  • GT1 Cars
  • 1990s
  • Racing Vehicles
  • McLaren Cars
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Gulf Collector Set 2026
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