Performance data and technical specs are based on the model from 1992.
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 3.6 sec.
Topspeed (mph): 240
Acceleration (0-60 mph): 3.6 sec.
Cylinders: V12
Displacement: 6064 ccm (6.1 l)
Engine Power: 627 hp (467 kw)
Gears: Manual, 6-speed
Weight: 1138kg (2509 lbs)
Weight/Power ratio: 1.81 kg/hp
Power/Displacement ratio: 103.4 hp/l
Metric performance data, McLaren F1 compared with similar cars:
| McLaren F1 | Bugatti EB110 | Monteverdi Hai 650 F1 | Vector W8 | |
| Topspeed (km/h): | 387 | 344 | 333 | 350 |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h): | 3.6 | 4.3 | ||
| Power: | 627 hp (467 kw) | 600 hp (447 kw) | 641 hp (478 kw) | 634 hp (473 kw) |
| Weight (kg): | 1138 | 1340 | 850 | 1550 |
English performance data, McLaren F1 compared with similar cars:
| McLaren F1 | Bugatti EB110 | Monteverdi Hai 650 F1 | Vector W8 | |
| Topspeed (mph): | 240 | 214 | 207 | 217 |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph): | 3.6 | 4.3 | ||
| Power: | 627 hp (467 kw) | 600 hp (447 kw) | 641 hp (478 kw) | 634 hp (473 kw) |
| Weight (lbs): | 2509 | 2955 | 1874 | 3418 |
