Mclaren Formula 1 Team : MCL38
Mclaren's Building a Strong Foundation
The dramatic changes made to the MCL60 during the 2023 season opened up exciting possibilities for the MCL38. Journalists like Lawrence Barretto believe this gives McLaren a strong foundation to build upon for their new car.
MCL60's Stumbles and Shakeup
Initial Design Disappointment: McLaren’s previous car, the MCL60, started out rough. Designed by James Key, it just wasn’t competitive. This led to Key leaving the team early in the 2023 season.
Internal Promotions: With Key’s departure, McLaren promoted Peter Prodromou and Neil Houldey to lead the design department.
Configuration | Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 E Performance 90º V6 |
Location | Mid, longitudinally mounted |
Weight | 150 kilo / 330.7 lbs |
Construction | aluminium block and head |
Displacement | 1,600 cc / 97.6 cu in |
Valvetrain | 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC |
Fuel feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
Lubrication | Dry sump |
Aspiration | Turbo |
Power | 740 bhp / 552 kW |
Red Line | 15,000 rpm |
BHP/Liter | 463 bhp / liter |
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Configuration | Mercedes-AMG F1 Electric Motor |
Location | Mid, longitudinally mounted |
Power | 161 bhp / 120 kW |
Red Line | 50,000 rpm |
Combined Power | 901 bhp / 672 kW |
Power to weight | 1.13 bhp / kg |
Chassis | carbon-fibre composite monocoque |
Brakes (fr/r) | ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 6-pot caliper |
Gearbox | Paddle Operated 8 speed Automatic |
Drive | Rear wheel drive |
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Weight | 798 kilo / 1,759 lbs |
Wheels (fr/r) | BBS 13.2 x 18 / 16.9 x 18 |
Tyres (fr/r) | Pirelli P Zero 305/720 – 18 / 405/720 – 18 |