There is an enormous amount of grunt on tap. Even stroking along on part throttle the GTR feels seriously quick. A kerb weight of just 950kg, 188kg less than the McLaren F1, and 640bhp ought to ...
The throttle position sensor monitors how far open the throttle valve (or blade) is open, which is determined by how far down the accelerator pedal has been pushed. The throttle position controls ...
But it’s the throttle response that blows me away the most. It is nothing short of incredible how violently the F1 GTR accelerates when I prod its accelerator in any of the first five gears.
Alongside the P1 GTR launch, McLaren offered up a few details ... and the earlier application of the throttle on the exit of corners, which lead to improved lap times. The design concept unveiled ...
The GTR is wider, lower ... sneezes and bone-jangling baritone roars. On a steady throttle the air pressure builds and builds with an intense hissing sound that grows ever more furious.