LCD 1:18 McLaren F1 (XP5) Dark Green Announced

Model Details

LCD has announced the first colour for it’s 1:18 McLaren F1 project. There is much anticipation for this model, as collectors eagerly await to get their hands on one. Below is a full list of this model features:

  • Openable driver and passenger doors
  • Openable front boot
  • Openable left and right side luggage compartments
  • Openable rear window
  • Large and small tail wings can be opened/closed
  • Made using 530 individual pieces, with up to 50 photo-etched pieces
  • Working suspension
  • Rolling wheels
  • Steerable wheels
  • Interior sunshade can be opened
  • The interior features flocking technology
  • Hand-assembled and hand-painted
  • Headlights are electroplated, with clear carvings of the light patterns
  • Front & rear air intake grilles, door panel clips, left and right air fruit openings on the tail window, and hollow tail wings
  • Accurate engine detail with various soft rubber pipelines
  • The model comes with 2 briefcases, 2 suitcases and 1 screwdriver

Vehicle Background


The McLaren F1 stands as a hallmark of automotive innovation, a supercar that set new standards when it debuted in 1992. Designed by Gordon Murray, who aimed to push the limits of road car performance, the McLaren F1 introduced several groundbreaking features. One of the most significant was its carbon fibre monocoque chassis, a technology previously confined to high-level motorsports, offering an exceptional blend of strength and lightness.

Beneath its bonnet lies a 6.1-litre V12 engine developed by BMW, producing 627 horsepower. This powerhouse enables the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just over 3 seconds and reach a top speed of 240 mph—a record for production cars that was notably achieved in 1998. The McLaren F1’s unique seating arrangement places the driver centrally, with two passenger seats on either side, enhancing the driving experience by perfectly aligning the driver with the car’s centre of gravity.

The McLaren F1 also garnered attention for its luxurious materials. Gold, an excellent heat reflector, lined the engine bay, and the car included high-end features such as a bespoke Kenwood stereo system and a TAG Heuer clock. With only 106 units ever produced, it remains a rare treasure in the automotive world. Its limited production, coupled with its technological advancements and performance prowess, has made the McLaren F1 a highly sought-after collector’s item, with its value soaring at auctions in recent years.

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