mit Dr. Thomas Bscher zum McLaren F1

·1 hr 5 min·5 clips

When Dr. Thomas Bscher drove his McLaren F1 in the city, elderly bystanders exclaimed, 'My God, that's beautiful,' because it looked friendly, not aggressive.

This episode of Alte Schule features an interview with Dr. Thomas Bscher, focusing on the McLaren F1. Bscher explains his unique connection to the car, having purchased the road version only as a requirement to obtain the race car for competition. He details the McLaren F1's production challenges, with only 65 road cars built and several lost to crashes, contributing to its current rarity and high value. Bscher describes the car's construction quality, comparing it to yacht building rather than standard automobile manufacturing. He discusses the car's driving characteristics, noting its lack of driving aids like ESP and traction control, which made it difficult for average drivers. Bscher shares his personal modifications, such as installing a custom larger steering wheel and softer springs to improve drivability. The conversation touches on the car's public reception, with anecdotes of police stopping him just to admire the vehicle. Comparisons are made to other supercars, including the Ferrari F40, F50, and SF90, as well as the Porsche Carrera GT, which was influenced by the McLaren F1. Bscher recounts stories involving other figures like racing driver Bernd Schneider, who found the car frightening on public roads, and a humorous tale about Andy Wallace's romantic misadventure. The episode concludes with a clip of Walter Röhrl's test drive, summarizing the McLaren F1's enduring legacy as a raw, emotional driving machine.

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