Engine Extraction: McLaren F1 - Jay Leno's Garage

Engine Extraction: McLaren F1. Ever wonder what the McLaren F1's engine looks like up close when it's not in a car? Well, today's your lucky day!
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Engine Extraction: McLaren F1 - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@charlesdahmital8095]

Around my corner of the world we have a lot of billionaire car collectors that hide their cars away in collections that rarely see the light of day. Never driven on the roads or seen by the public. I have always respected Jays commitment to actually preserving and driving everything he owns with an enfasis on sharing and showing his knowledge and love for the 'humble' car. :)

[@HuxleyTheProf]

Charles Dahmital *emphasis

[@jac1207]

Part of the "art" in these cars is the actual driving. It'd be like if these billionaires bought a painting, then just put them in a box away somewhere. You put the painting out to look and admire at. A beautiful vintage car is a marvel of engineering. The look of the car is a part of the art, the other part is how it drives. Sad not many people get that.

[@mikemizzill2212]

Charles Dahmital EMPHASIS!

[@fouronetwo813]

Jay leno can save American top gear

[@TheDjcarlos67]

Nothing can save American Top Gear, or America itself come to that

[@lotz-o-muzic1608]

that engine was the sexiest thing I've seen today

[@muskokamike127]

as odd as that sounds? yup....and I just saw jennifer lawrence in a skimpy bathing suit lol......

[@GlassTopRX7]

Well Ferrari V12's look even better to be honest.

[@danielmcraig]

If you like that check out the s85 bmw engine or s65 came in the e60 m5 and e46 m3.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6627]

Alfred Quijada :- You need to get out more!

[@APAL880]

i hope your wife doesn't see this comment.

[@Oddmaster92]

"thought you would enjoy what a McLaren F1 engine looks like" Correct!

[@Chalky.]

That vanos unit probably cost more than my entire car.

[@channell11]

Probably not. It's probably the same Vanos unit that was used on a lot of BMWs. Vanos rattle is common on older BMWs.

[@chrischaf]

I guess that would depend a lot on the price of Trakker's car. My car cost $350. Don't know how that compares to the price of a vanos unit, but apparently the exhaust cost over 114 times the cost of my car. :D

[@177SCmaro]

All to make a V12 be quieter and sound a particular way.

[@TheWolvesCurse]

i've payed 300€ for a vanos replacement and some valvecoverseal and sparkplugreplacement on my m52b25 engine. it's just a straight 6, with only one vanos unit, but yeah, you see it's not that crazyexpensive.

[@Bossix84]

I bought my car for 120gbp and after almost 5 years I only changed oil and silencer :D

[@WeaponsEducation]

Your passion for fine automobiles is a pleasure to watch. Plus , what is the deal with Ethanol ruining the tank?

[@yashsvidixit7169]

Ethanol degrades the plastics, rubber, seals, etc. Probably dissolves the hydrocarbon molecules in it.

[@monkeyman522]

Wow. He's gotta have some of the best mechanics ever to take on a project like that.

[@treatb09]

is it just me or is jay leno friends with everyone on earth...never met the guy, already know we are friends XD

[@mattclose1439]

Bmw used to make some of the best motors in the world! over 600hp from a naturally aspirated engine designed 25 years ago... just amazing. look at the build quality!

[@chejlr]

+Matt Close THEY STILL DO.

[@mattclose1439]

+chejlr Not to the level that they used to. The first S motors were completely bespoke, practically race engines, built with incredible quality and durability. The new ones are just modified versions of the same motors that come in the regular cars. The last true S engine was the S65 and now it is gone. To clarify, you can still do this kind of build with turbocharging, they just choose not to because its easier just to tweak it slightly and get an extra 100hp.

[@eddief60]

+Matt Close Any idea why they used the BMW engine instead of a Mclaren engine at the time?

[@mattclose1439]

+Eddie Mctopkek I would think because McLaren was pretty small at that time and it was probably just easier to have a company make an engine for them, very similar to what Lotus does but this engine was bespoke for the F1 unlike the Lotus engines which are very close to engines used in production Toyota Camry's and Corolla's

[@Razerncfunface]

+Eddie Mctopkek +matt close For the same reason Pagani uses Mercedes engines. It is easy to get a lot of power out of an engine, see american small blocks that make 700-2000HP for 15 grand. But to make an engine with this powerlevel, this durability and this lightweight takes a lot of engineering work. Which isnt cheap and cant just be done in a year of development. So McLaren who almost throughout their whole history used engines from other manufacturers (cosworth, peugeot, honda, mercedes, honda...) took the "cheap", fast and safe option and purchased the incredibly good engine from BMW.

[@RamblinAround]

It was cool getting to see one outside the car. Great video!

[@skmetal7]

This video isn't long enough. Nope.

[@TandemDawgBMG]

Please do this for more motors!

[@dicksonlo3882]

The McLaren F1 is so beautiful. It is the epitome of what is possible from one man and his passion for motorsports.

[@brucehaddow2666]

I don't feel so bad about having to remove the intake manifold from my '07 Focus to replace the PCV valve now....

[@baxrok2.]

lol Don't worry, I've done it three times and it's not so bad. Buy yourself a magnetic 10mm 1/4 inch drive socket for the job. It really helps. Good luck!

[@MrBlurry2011]

I've seen and heard almost every supercar. I've seen Jay Leno around town many times. I've been inside a Mclaren SLR, MP4 and up close to the P1. But to this day I have never seen my favorite car of all time the Mclaren F1 in person. :(

[@SocraticMind89]

thats how mystic and mysterious it is! -_- my fav super car ever

[@daniel55645]

i dont care if the guy who did this job came straight from mclaren, i would have constantly been like "you sure you know what you're doing?"

[@nicolashoyt5341]

+daniel55645 When you've done it long enough it just gets to the point where a car is a car. Whether it's $1000 or $1,000,000 it's still just nuts and bolts.

[@daniel55645]

Nicolas Hoyt That's true, and obviously I would know the guy knew what he was doing, But when it's that expensive, rare, and old I would still be nervous if it was my car.

[@Plur307]

+daniel55645 Jay doesn't have to worry about hurting the value of his car. He is famous enough that his will be worth extra because it was his. People could say "see that scratch, Jay Leno did that when he was working on the engine himself."

[@joshhaynes9406]

+Plur307 Its not about the resale value of something like a Mclaren its about the car being a piece of art. Do you think Da Vinci's Mona Lisa would be worth more just because some famous person damaged it?

[@gold6813]

+Josh Haynes james coburn ferrari california sold above market value because of his connection. Chris Evans the Purchaser at the time, then sold it at a huge loss.

[@michaelrougeou7986]

I know that it's been awhile since this was filmed but I'd like to say "Thanks J!" Viewing that motor outside of the engine bay, is one of those things most gearheads could only dream of!

[@hydroruf]

Thanks Jay, really appreciate the tour of the F1 engine.

[@jeno0077]

Two reasons personally as far as cars go that I would want to visit that garage. Is your Shogun and to see this thing being reassembled after a full maintenance. Favorite car of all time.

[@Bogeythebest]

This car will always be a legend and ahead of Bugatti...

[@whitewigglesworth]

I wish someone would just turbo the mclaren and then race the bugatti with it. itd be a stomp fest all over the bugatti.

[@treatb09]

putting a turbo in that car is blasphemy. its a 600 hp v12. and you want turbos...

[@whitewigglesworth]

+Bo Huggabee All Im saying is you could easily make enough power to surpass the Bugatti Veyron's top speed if you did own one of these cars. Blasphemy is not upping output with a turbo or multiple turbos, blasphemy is allowing a car that weighs 1888 kilograms to outrun your McLaren F1 in a straight line. Thats all Im saying.

[@judgetk8327]

Yes BMW is a fantastic car. But lets not forget that your talking about two totally different animals and one has to look pass the quick splash of a car and its achievements and when you do you come come to see what im talking about. The Bugatti is a technical marvel of ingenuity that does what it does and it will no dout do it all day after day on the street without over heating or giving up its place in the front of a line of cars that get into this magical lineup of cars that in there own right has a good reason for being there. Im not saying its better or the best im saying your comparing apples to oranges in a world of diversity and craftsman ship. For myself I like them all. My final word my friend just speaking for me is if I had the money I would have a hard time deciding which super car I would buy.

[@battlepug3122]

Bugatti's are horrible. Worst supercars of the all manufacturers

[@deodathramheerai]

You gotta love Jay ..Who else and where else on all of planet earth would give you the inner workings of a F1. Double fistbump

[@rizzor80]

Looks like a heart of a dragon OMFG !!! Awesome !!!

[@etilhcir4645]

best comment ever

[@barney9008]

Because it is.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

A Beautiful piece of aluminum, steel and carbon... So light and soooooooo Powerful ..!! Thanks Again Jay..!

[@kcheeseicecream7251]

RIP Paul Rosche - master engine builder

[@fonque]

This is hands down the most impressive car video ive ever seen. This is will probably be the only video ever put up on you tube of a mclaren f1 engine while being serviced. That engine is a work of engineering art!

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

Phenomenol cosmic power, itty bitty living space.

[@TuriyanGold]

His garage was built in a Tardis.

[@ARSZLB]

phenomenal*

[@brianmessemer2973]

RIP the great one, Robin Williams. Thank you for citing that memorable and brilliantly ironic Genie line.

[@AJ-wr4pg]

Jay, I can't believe no one questioned putting that drive train on that tool cart. That would scare me... At one point you hit it and the cart sways a few times. With that said, my favorite car you own! Luv ya Jay...

[@rod928s4]

After you mentioned this i went back and looked and sure enough, at 1:07, when Jay patted the exhaust, it swayed!!. You are quite right, Adrian, why isnt this unit sitting on a factory support cart or at least a purpose-built one? On the other hand, it went back in OK so our concern is pointless. Still...

[@artiebottenhagen1221]

he was hearing the usual rattle noise from the vanos on a cold start up lmao

[@gailraby1722]

trust Leno to show something as rare as this.. along with a lot of people here, I've never seen that before, amazing.

[@spooln30]

Not a huge BMW guy but that thing is a work of art.

[@bujfvjg7222]

Paul Roche and BMW M12/13 .....Nuff said!

[@InsaneDrumer18]

i just love how he looks after his cars. everything in place, clean and nice. he truly is a definition of a real car guy

[@artysanmobile]

Phillip L. Mainly because he pays someone else to do it all for him.

[@Mr1986camaro]

when you got that many cars to maintain, you kinda have to....

[@stamatouvable]

please upload some more F1 videos... you are the best Jay

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Thank you Jay. You are so generous to do these videos. It's been said before, but so many of these precious cars are covered and locked up somewhere never to be seen until some collector passes away and the car goes to auction. You actually DRIVE yours. Awesome.

[@BraapEffex]

Amazing machine, way ahead of it's time....

[@JaredConnell]

how could anyone give this a thumbs down?? to see a mclaren f1 motor out of the car is so cool. all the engineering that went into that engine and powertrain, it is a marvel to see all the individual components! leave it to jay to tear apart his f1! hope bernard can get it back it lol

[@herculesrockefeller2984]

I like the whole center drive thing.. .. is there a reason why more sports cars don't accept this design? besides cost?

[@Boredoutofmywits]

All I know is that McLaren had to have the British Legislation of the time changed so the car could be street legal in that layout.

[@Mietek1937]

Boredoutofmywits Legal problem McLaren have law changed to make it possible. In many country there is no option to do so. And many small manufactors doesn't want to play at court.

[@audioamateur]

+Hercules Rockefeller It's not very practical, getting in and out of the F1 is a pain

[@v8trauma]

Hercules Rockefeller Matra Bagheera is an option to look at, though not center steer. As for cost, they've always been pretty cheap. I almost bought one but the 1250 engine was a hard sell. Land rover were originally going to be centre steer, but it made everything more difficult for the driver, easy enough to make, but impractical. The idea was simple, put the controls in the middle and not worry about left or right hand drive options and save on tooling costs. The F1 uses it as a gimic, apparently it was for weight distribution ... putting the battery under the passenger seat wasn't an option?

[@treatb09]

it makes the f1 special though. just that much more unique.

[@cliftonsheldon9134]

I came for the engine but mostly noticed the 1963 Ford Fairlane in the background! My first car that I still own is a 63' Fairlane Sport Coupe so it was really cool seeing one in Jay's Garage

[@energymc22]

Glad to hear that even this engine has Vanos issues from time to time... not Just my M54

[@justaguitardude]

man that engine is a work of art. you could get away with having that on display in your living room. light too. it seems cheaper in the long run to get your own garage, thats for sure J. thanks for sharing. who else would of thought of sharing such a beast with us. you rock. peace.

[@whitey211]

I would be wearing a diaper during the extraction and reinsertion.

[@TuriyanGold]

Or one of those old style prophylactics that the navy first invented that was reusable and had a harness that went around your waist and clipped on, like the things that hold your socks up.

[@srinitaaigaura]

It's so brand new looking - should be right up there in a museum of modern art. What a sound!!

[@aumkar2]

Paul Rosche, thank you.

[@stavros969]

This is why i love Jay.

[@theacehd1742]

Even mclaren f1 has VANOS problems XD. Fuckin vanos solenoids, just replaced mine and it's STILL stuck. If it's the cam ledge im fucked.

[@deezynar]

If you do throw your car away, let me know. I have some chickens that need a hen house.

[@amirjon]

thats the single best episode of jay lenos garage. pure art that engine/car

[@MyCatInABox]

Yep...good old VANOS system = beautiful when it works; expensive when it doesn't.

[@Jason-gt2kx]

So glad Leno is a car guy. Its good to see people who can afford these cars actually appreciate them.

[@fredgust84]

Fuckin Vanos will fail from a 3 Series all the way up to a Mclaren F1... Still wouldn`t trade my E39 for any of its competitors.

[@cybertree]

Your lucky brother, although I wouldn't trade my E46 coupe for even a 39 :P. Just playin', that beatiful beast is what I learned to parallel park with :D (and powerslide, drift, heel-toe, apex, scandinavian flick, backseat...activities LMAO etc.)

[@achillesmetaxas6801]

Jay you're awesome for posting this. "Yeah just working on the McLaren...pain in the back best car ever lol". I had the McLaren F1 book 'Driving Ambition' and have been obsessed with this car since I was a kid. I am getting started in stand-up, I hope I get meet you someday and maybe go for a McLaren ride.

[@2Phast4Rocket]

Jay should clarify this is a BMW engine inside the McLaren F1.

[@Mietek1937]

Rebuilt engine. It is no S70 from M8 prototype. That was 24 valves with 2 valves per cylinder. The engine only have name in common with BMW. Rest is custom job. Lighter and other stuff. At the time BMW doesn't put Vanos on the M3 or regular BMW.

[@fredgust84]

Mietek1937 But he didn`t said it was the same engine from the M8, and the engine used in this video was developed and produced by BMWs Motorsport Division, so it is for all means, a pure BMW engine.

[@Mietek1937]

Yes I can agree with that but is rather a prototype engine, built by Paul Rosche the engine that was very succesful not only in F1 Mclaren

[@Kaisuke971]

This is a BMW engine designed by BMW engineer Paul Rosche. The Vanos used here was from the E36 M3, and actually the S50B30 was used as a base to build this engine. The technology you see here was seen on following S engines and some of it is still used nowadays in BMW engines.

[@alfamonk]

err..it's in big letters on the engine, so he probably thought he didn't need to spell it out..

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Thank you for the reply. I agree, most of the materials in the F1 are widely used in supercars now, like the carbon fiber body, but man the F1 was SO ahead of it's time and even today it is the fastest naturally asperated car and is still way ahead of most current cars on the road today. I can't believe that a car that is 20 years old is still so competent against newer ones. And I love that the Mclaren F1 is so driver focused, I think that it is the best car ever made.

[@Granattaaaaaa]

Thank you Jay, as always. Best channel on KZbin for sure. Should I ever come to Cali for a longer period, you can feature my Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9. if you like :p

[@bujfvjg7222]

would still love a 205 T16 plz!!!!

[@TheGeorge333]

This all but a surreal experience watching you, Jay, examine the internal components of what had represented a quantum leap in automotive history. Despite being almost 20 years old, the mclaren F1 continues to hold a special place in car lore. An exercise in automotive design and engineering ingenuity, this video only reinforces that the mclaren f1, when new, was a car very much ahead of it's time.

[@samitapio8774]

best ever made car engine... by far

[@filipborin555]

Nothing special just a normaly well produced street sportscar engine

[@BoostedM20]

The S70/2 & S70/3 are probably the best BMW engines ever built but the final evolution P75 in the V12 LMR is from another planet.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Basically it was built from two M3 engines with a common crank.

[@Milesamanjaro]

Regor Stubrewoz Nay, more related to the S70 from the 850CSi.

[@windnsea03]

Milesamanjaro No, the M70 is based off the M20 and the S73 in the 850csi is much the same concept with the 2 valves per cylinder and so forth. The F1 engine is based off the Euro S50B30 in the E36 M3 but with double vanos. Unlike the M70/S73 it has 4 valves per cylinder, solid lifters, and individual throttle bodies.

[@Milesamanjaro]

windnsea03 It is. I agree.

[@treatb09]

well no, that crank takes the torque and horses to push that car up to 240 mph. no other car or crank shaft could handle that for a road car in those days.

[@agt155]

@T Y Truth is the engine is almost completely different to both the M70/S70 and the S50. The F1 has more in common with a VW Corrado (wing mirrors) than an M3.

[@inspector1972]

Thanks Mr. Leno, don't think I would have gotten to see an F1 power plant without you doing this

[@redneckhippiefreak]

"Scariest thing we've done here.." FFWD 3 years. "Well that roll over was fun.." =/ XD XP

[@greendogg83]

Leno's garage is the premier rest home for classics, its nice to see them looked after.

[@nickmagee-brown739]

I dont like bmw's. I find them a bit obnoxious and recently, ugly too. But they do make. In my opinion. The finest car engines in the world.

[@turtlehater2]

3.2 I6, 5.0 V10, and this glorious masterpiece.

[@nickmagee-brown739]

turtlehater2 dont forget their 4 litre V8. But yeah this is the daddy

[@BoG233]

that was awesome Jay its not every day you get to see a McLaren's f1 apart. thank you very much for sharing that.

[@zxtenn]

620 HP very impressive for non turbo- 12 cylinder?

[@No.Handle31]

I think is still one of the most powerful N/A engines in the world.

[@zxtenn]

DirtyDiesel100 Yes, considering the newest big block Chevy 572 ci engine barely makes that HP VERY impressive

[@zxtenn]

***** NEVER- 572 is Chevy monster engine and was never even thought of then-Old school really cant compare to VVT, etc. I remember when the 930 was just about the car to beat with top speed around 160-165 now those are about 200 mph

[@15seconds3]

jim dandy - In case you didn't watch the video.. The engine @ 627 hp n/a with transmission weighs less than 500 pounds with the car lighter than a Miata. That is a staggering feat even by F1 standards. I take it you're not a mechanic or an engineer.

[@petesorensenguitar]

+15 Seconds That's right - something like 556 brake horsepower per tonne.

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

MR Leno you are awesome for taking the time to share stuff with us and we enjoy it very much. Thank you.

[@ramborghini88]

BMW should build the same same engine for a m5 or m3

[@VuelaMasAlto0V7]

I won't pass emissions

[@fireblade3655]

this engine would cost more than the m5 or m3... m5 and m3 already make the same power as this engine but they are heavy and lumpy...

[@allanpedersen9852]

It would be extremely cool to install the S70/2 engine in lets say en E36/E46. However, only in a dream!

[@alessandroarizaluski9178]

20 years ago bmw resigned from M8 with this V12

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Alessandro ari zaluski .. ok but is not like McLaren just throw the engine from BMW inn.. after they receive the engine units they dismantle each block and replace many parts with lighter stronger titanium parts pushrods, camshafts, piston heads, rings, special coated cylinders, valves.. everything was tuned, calibrated and modify by McLaren specialists.. so the F1 has the best lightened V12 units.. F1 are epic.

[@jamiew3246]

am I the only one who got chills when he 1st said McLaren f1 😮 . jay has lots of cars but the f1 makes me jealous.

[@estelja]

Why not recreate that fuel cell in Aluminum or Ti so you don't have to worry about that plastic / rubber degradation?

[@JWH91969]

Weight. Of course Ti would be lighter, but a one off tank? $$$

[@kev090997]

JWH91969 Not sure if $$$ even matters to Jay here...

[@spamcan9208]

I suspect you cant replace that with metal because it is squeezed back into place. It looks like real F1 race car fuel cells. They actually use talcum powder to help coax them in. A lot more goes into the construction of one of those things than you think too. For instance there are internal baffles to keep the the fuel pump from starving from g-forces Another benefit of that rubbery type construction is that it's safer in a crash.

[@BoostAlmighty]

Spam Can Safer. YES. Much, much, much safer. Given the speeds this machine can reach.

[@bujfvjg7222]

Remember the olden days of Motorsport, where if you crash, you die in a fire? Well that's exactly what happens when you make a fuel tank out of metal..... Thank god we have people with brains in this world, or 3 quarters of us would face death by fire eventually!...

[@asdfjkl1935]

Love your channel Mr Leno. You are my hero for so many reasons. Would love to see more videos like this. Turning wrenches getting dirty. I feel it brings the connection between car and human so much closer. From the outside someone can look at a car and say wow that's nice. But to see the internal workings of all the special vehicles for many is a once in a lifetime moment! Thank you sir

[@m5zealot]

Jay must not like BMW. I have never heard him say "BMW" This engine is hand built by BMW M and he didn't even mention it. :-(

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Maybe he's like me and hates what BMW has become - they no longer make beautiful, durable reliable machines like the one in your profile picture, everything they make now is plastic trash that you can't even service yourself and is only good for the tip after 5 to 8 years.

[@Ultimate_sir]

Well BMW makes great cars but they used to build planes for the Nazi's.

[@killerferret666]

whether its BMW or not, id of liked to put it into my kit car for the power alone, seeing as its similar in style but ill have to settle for the toyota engine for now....a bonus of that is it should be more reliable at least!

[@84viper]

Max Nelson they built engines, not planes

[@Beer_Dad1975]

killerferret666​ 1uz conversion?

[@fd3s795]

Wow all is all I can say thanks jay for taking the time and effort to put this video.together to show us little folks what that masterpiece of a engine looks like out of one of the finest automobiles in human history. If you need someone to wash your cars ill volunteer of course totally free of charge!

[@ride0RgetR0DE0n]

LS swap when?

[@RealKaiserBelial]

your swapping an iconic v12 for a v8???????

[@LowFlyinOK]

+Muammarvsgaming - LS swap ALL THE THINGS!

[@samscholdner9717]

+Based Good one lol

[@yazansakran3326]

if rather sacrifice my ability to reproduce than LS swap a McLaren F1

[@mattclose1439]

+Based God Why.

[@johnkuykendall467]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this. Fans of this car never get to see internal shots, outside of pictures taken on the production line.

[@harpreetkang16]

Does Jay not like BMW? He doesn't seem to own any BMW cars or showcase other peoples BMW cars classic or modern and in this video he didn't even mention that the engine was developed by BMW.

[@BarzanHsaeed]

Exactly he did not say anything about bmw ! BMW build that awesome engine

[@nashidaperv2351]

HarpreetKang16 even had bmw m3 vanos problems

[@Birdofprey90]

What a magnificent car, the world speed record holder for 12 years. Thanks for sharing jay, keep it up.

[@pommesmayo7336]

the McLaren V12 is based on two S50B30 engines from E36 M3

[@alexmills880]

it really isn't

[@pommesmayo7336]

alex mills but looks like two S50B30

[@Granattaaaaaa]

Christian Salami Except it doesn't

[@3rdGenGuy]

nope

[@Hybrid330i]

You are correct .. BMW used proven technology as they didnt have enough time to develop new components from scratch. Even the header flange castings are the same as an s50b32 :)

[@charlesmyates]

Beautiful engine; amazing piece of engineering; so clean and well taken care of. Always a pleasure, Jay!

[@jasonn2284]

Removal = Out of warranty.

[@lukasn.3281]

I guess no warranty after 25 years :-D

[@zDJzSnipeDownz]

Not if it was removed by Mclaren Certified Mechanics. I believe every 5 years or so the engine must be removed to be maintenanced. Im 100% that's the case with this video .

[@davidtillman3]

Awesome. Love it that Jay will sare all the mechanics of my personal favorite and one of the most iconic cars ever built. Hats off to you Jay for saring with everyone. Only true gear heads will appreciate this video.

[@barriewright2857]

WAW, automotive porn. :)

[@ronaldwilliford301]

I did enjoy looking at the mclaren f1 engine fascinating

[@samscholdner9717]

Jay's trying to front like he took that engine out himself, GTFO

[@harveysmith100]

+Sam Scholdner Jay's no charlatan, he knows one end of a wrench from the other. He is also a smart guy and knows if you own a Rembrandt, you don't try to clean it yourself.

[@samscholdner9717]

I like Jay but he's tryin to front, just callin shenanigans when I see it. But it is a Rembrandt. in my opinion the greatest road car ever made.

[@harveysmith100]

I have been a McLaren fan since the original McLaren Honda partnership when the F1 was still in a dusty drawing room, (actually there wouldn't have been any dust, Ron wouldn't have allowed it.) So I have to agree with you, the greatest road car ever made. For a company who didn't build road cars to produce the F1 will be looked back on as a landmark in automotive history.

[@kaygeebee]

Jay, I don't care what anybody ever says about you, you are a straight up guy. The fact that you own one of these and would take the time to have it pulled apart in your own shop, want to look at it all up close and personal, and, better yet, want to share the experience with everyone else, makes you the Godfather of car guys! Thanks for the view. Made my day.

[@plinsavi]

I love the McLaren F1 and I love Jay Leno for making this videos with the car.

[@LtSlapnutz]

One can never get tired of McLaren F1 vids.

[@uadimwit]

Love the fact that Jay not only loves his cars but is knowledgeable enough to do a lot of the work himself. Factory trained BMW mechanic, from when mechanics knew more than how to plug in a diagnostic computer and replace what the computer says.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

I agree with others, please give us more videos and information of the best car ever made! Many enthusiasts probably haven't even seen those angles of the engine and the fuel tank before. Pleaseeee Mr. Leno!

[@awsomeististy]

That "M Power" always gets me. Knowing that the phrase stamped on the engine in the once fastest car in the world is the same phrase stamped on the engine in the car in your garage (E34 M5) helps you sleep at night.

[@Greco1114]

That video should be at least 20 mins long. Would love to see every single part of this engineering masterpiece.

[@MattyMacPhotography]

That's your best video ever mate. Such a special vision, for us to see. Thank you

[@danstewart8218]

Thanks so much for sharing Jay. Ordinary mortals don't get to see that! 👍👍

[@TheMatfull]

Despite the fact it will never get read thank you for this. It is truly a great privilege and pleasure to see the heart of such a beast and i hope we get to see more under the hood of Jay's cars.

[@odortiz]

Thanks so much for sharing. most of us can only dream of even seeing one, much less ownership. and as a technician, i love seeing the innards as much as the car itself.

[@me201377]

Look at the size of that power plant! What a huge engine. It's no wonder that car is so fast. A monstrosity of an engine with 627 horsepower in a car that weighs less than a Miata. Thanks Jay for posting this. It's very rare for most F1 owners to 'share' their car with the public like you do. Most owners are quite private with their F1's...which is fine. But Jay gives the average guy who loves the F1 a real world chance to have a closer look at it. Good on ya Jay!

[@ChauncetonBird]

Jay Leno really is the best.

[@shanesmith2983]

I know I've played too much Gran Turismo when I think "The F1 is over rated, get a Zonda." In reality, I'd love to have an F1! Thanks for sharing, Jay.

[@No.Handle31]

That is a beautiful McLaren and so much respect for doing that job.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

J. L. and his garage...just the best ones.

[@louisgreenleaf235]

Thank u for doing this no one else would take the engine out of f1

[@jackl.8343]

Much appreciated. Amazing seeing it in all its splendor. Also enjoyed seeing inside of engine bay and all that gold plating. THANKS!

[@Fyraxis]

Kay Leno, you and your team are super heroes.

[@michaelpfarley]

MORE, PLEASE!!! I could have watched 60 minutes of this!

[@TheOzzie137]

Thanks it's really nice to see inside, us mere mortals only ever dream of owning something like that.