Peak Design – The McLaren F1 Prototypes

Photographer: @SamChickphotography

Creative Director: @peteallendesign

Client: @magnetomagazine

I always get a tingle in the spine when a call comes in for a shoot at the McLaren Technology Centre – close encounters with McLarens heritage road and race cars, alongside their latest supercars and F1 cars invariably make for an exciting visit.

The iconic F1 XP5, the F1 GTR and the F1 XP LM are an eye-wateringly valuable trio of prototypes of Gordon Murray’s most renowned design.  We joined photographer Sam Chick and designer Peter Allen on The Boulevard within MTC for two successive nights to shoot them on site for a Magneto magazine feature.

The ‘Dark Metallic Green’ Experimental Prototype Number 5 holds the distinction of setting a production car record of 240.14mph at Ehra-Lessien proving ground, Germany in 1998.

The ‘Grand Prix Red’ GTR is chassis no.10R, marking the first road legal GTR built by McLaren.

The ‘Papaya Orange’ LM is Experimental Prototype Number 1, serving as the prototype for just five production LM’s that were built in honour of the five F1 GTRs that finished at Le Mans 1995.

A sleek, blue sports car is shown with its gull-wing doors open. The vehicle has a shiny finish and a low-profile design on a white background, emphasizing its aerodynamic shape and modern features.
Front view of an orange sports car with its butterfly doors open, showcasing a sleek and aerodynamic design. The car is positioned against a plain white background.
A red sports car with bold yellow and black graphics on the body, viewed from a high angle. It features a large rear wing, glass engine cover, and yellow wheels. The design includes stylized numbers and abstract shapes.
Rear view of a sleek green sports car with gull-wing doors open. The car has a yellow license plate reading "K8 MCL," circular taillights, and dual exhausts. The image is set against a plain white background.
Close-up of an orange car's rear section featuring sleek, aerodynamic lines and vents. The image showcases the vehicle's design details and glossy finish, highlighting its sporty and modern aesthetic.
Close-up of a red sports car's front section featuring a vibrant yellow wheel with a blue center. The car has sleek curves and is shown against a plain white background.
Interior of a sleek, modern sports car with black and gray tones. Features include a steering wheel, paddle shifters, a central gear lever, and carbon fiber accents. The cockpit is minimalist with a focus on driver-oriented controls.
Close-up of three elongated black vents on a smooth, glossy orange surface, resembling a car hood. The vents are evenly spaced and parallel, creating a sleek, modern design.
Top view of a sleek red sports car with bold yellow and black graphics. The car features a streamlined design with prominent aerodynamic elements and vibrant accents, reflecting a racing theme.
Close-up of a car control panel featuring gear shift positions, a light switch, temperature and fan speed dials, air conditioning button, and recirculation switch. The panel has a carbon fiber texture and a red arrow pointing to a lever.
Close-up of the rear end of a yellow sports car. The car features a large rear spoiler, circular taillights, and a sleek bumper design. The background is plain white, accentuating the car's curves and details.
A luxury sports car with its rear hood open, revealing a polished engine bay. The interior features gold-colored components and intricate mechanical parts, set against a sleek dark background.
A top-down view of a sleek, teal sports car with its gull-wing doors open, showcasing a unique, three-seat interior arrangement. The car is set against a plain, white background, emphasizing its aerodynamic design and modern aesthetic.

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