Archive for the ‘Mclaren Cars’ Category

2000 McLaren MP4/15

2000 McLaren MP4/15

McLaren raced the MP4/15 during the 2000 season. It was powered by a Mercedes-Benz FO110J V10 engine that was mounted at a 72-degree angle and matted to a McLaren seven-speed longitudinal semi-automatic gearbox. The chassis was constructed from a carbon-fibre monocoque and the design was by Adrian Newey. Newey has worked in both Formula One [...]

1997 McLaren F1 GT

1997 McLaren F1 GT

The F1 GTR cars were built by McLaren cars LTD which is a subsidiary of the McLaren Formula One Team. At the time of its development, it was the most expensive, most powerful and fastest production car in the world. This unique vehicle had a modified BMW 6.1 liter 12-cylinder engine placed in the rear [...]

2002 McLaren MP4-17

2002 McLaren MP4-17

With only a few FIA Formula One regulation changes for the technical team to take into consideration, the MP4-17 is an evolution of last year’s car. The main visible differences include changes to the front suspension area and rear bodywork. Aerodynamically, the car has been developed in the team’s new, state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility, already [...]

2003 McLaren MP4-18

2003 McLaren MP4-18

The West McLaren Mercedes MP4-18 Formula One car will make its testing debut on Wednesday 21 st May 2003 at the Paul Ricard circuit, in the South of France. Third Driver Alexander Wurz will drive the MP4-18 during the course of the three-day test session. The details of the race introduction of the new car [...]

2011 McLaren MP4-12C

2011 McLaren MP4-12C

The McLaren MP4-12C is powered by a twin-turbocharged, 3.8 litre 90-degree V8 engine – the ‘M838T’. This marks the start of a new era in ‘core’ segment sports cars – smaller capacity, lighter weight, higher efficiency and more economical power units. The engine has the highest specific power output in its segment which, when allied [...]