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The most common question I get (aside from requests to drive certain cars) is, “What is your favorite car of all time?” Well, obvious as it may be, it’s the McLaren F1 LM.

If there was ever a car that brings a sense of occasion to the driver, it’s definitely the McLaren F1 LM.  Just look at the numbers: Total production of 5 cars. 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. Top speed is drag limited at 225 mph, lower than the “normal” F1, but the acceleration and handling is better in the LM due to its 165 lb weight reduction. The BMW V12 makes 680 horsepower in LM trim (that’s 110hp per liter). This was all in 1995.

Nothing says “this car is for drivers,” like a seat in the middle. The starting sequence is would be familiar to a fighter pilot.  It’s also wonderful that everything cocoons around you so that you really are master of all you survey.  The cherry on top of this already wonder sundae is that it’s so hunkered down and race focused that you absolutely need headphones and microphones to protect your ears from the beautifully loud V12 and straight-cut gearbox, just so you could talk with your passenger.  If we’re honest though, she’s (I wouldn’t prefer a guy passenger with me in my dream) going to have to be pretty special to be in your dream car.  Plus it’s literally made of gold; how freaking awesome is that? Being a dream car though, I’m glad I’ll wake up before the costs come into play (even touch up paint is over $100).  The F1 really is the definition and yardstick as to what will go into a dream garage.  Now we just need a dream track to ourselves and all will be right with the world.