At the turn of the millennium, McLaren’s on-track work and road projects made 2001 a year enthusiasts still discuss when tracing performance lineage. Whether you follow racing seasons or collector registries, that season connects distinct models and engineering priorities.
There are 3 2001 McLaren Car Models, ranging from the F1 to the MP4/16. Data are organized with columns Type, Power (hp), Units (2001) so you can quickly compare each car’s role, horsepower and how many were recorded that year — you’ll find the table and details below.
How do these 2001 McLaren models differ in purpose and performance?
The three entries span purposes: the F1 represents McLaren’s road-focused hypercar heritage, the MP4/16 is the 2001 Formula 1 race car focused on peak track performance, and the middle entry bridges road usability and track-derived technology; the table below highlights those differences via Type and Power (hp).
Where do the production and horsepower numbers come from?
Production and hp figures in the list combine manufacturer releases, contemporary press reports and established enthusiast registries; treat the Units (2001) column as a snapshot for that year and cross-check with model-specific sources if you need exact provenance.
2001 Mclaren Car Models
| Model | Type | Power (hp) | Units (2001) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP4/16 | F1 car | 900 | 2 |
| F1 GTR | GT racer | 600 | 5 |
| F1 | Road car | 618 | 0 |
Images and Descriptions
MP4/16
McLaren MP4/16 — McLaren’s works Formula 1 car for the 2001 season, campaigned by two drivers in every Grand Prix. Powered by a Mercedes 3.0L V10 (~900 hp), it scored wins and regular points across the 2001 championship.
F1 GTR
McLaren F1 GTR — race variant of the F1 road car campaigned by privateer teams in national and international GT events in 2001. Roughly a handful of customer F1 GTRs still raced that year in endurance and GT series; famed for its V12 and Le Mans history.
F1
McLaren F1 — the iconic road supercar with a BMW V12 (~618 hp). No new production in 2001, but the cars remained active at owner events and historic races; notable for its central driving position, light carbon chassis and top-speed records.
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