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Here's What Rally Legend Walter Röhrl Thinks About The McLaren F1
Karsten Arndt from Alte Schule YouTube channel recently caught up with Walter Röhrl in Bavaria to discuss cars
More specifically, the Porsche Carrera GT and the McLaren F1
For those of you who are unaware, Röhrl is a two-time WRC champion who later on worked as a Porsche works driver
The German test driver was instrumental in developing the Carrera GT in the late '90s early 2000s
In the video, Röhrl goes over some of the challenges faced during the Carrera GT's development
He highlights the car's unique features: mid-engine, 612 horsepower, and no electronic aids
Walter also reveals that several supercars from the time were used to benchmark against the Carrera GT, during the development
While he mentions cars like the Porsche 959 and the Ferrari F50, it was the McLaren F1 that they really wanted to pit the CGT with
That unfortunately never happened. But fast forward two decades and BMW Classic obliged to provide a pristine McLaren F1 for this feature
An excited Röhrl takes the presenter, Karsten for a test drive in the McLaren F1
Röhrl initially struggles with the car's lack of power steering and central seating position
According to Röhrl, just like with the Carrera GT, the F1's extreme performance, lack of electronic aids, and powerful engine are its highlights
Upon pulling over, Walter admits this McLaren could be easily damaged by an inexperienced driver due to its immense power and handling
Only 106 McLaren F1s were ever made, and they now command $20 million dollars
Walter's dream of driving the McLaren F1 came to fruition and he finally got to savor Gordon Murray's masterpiece.