Introducing the McLaren Mercedes MP4-29, our 2014 Formula 1 car. See the photos of the new McLaren MP4-29 below.
2014 marks a technical sea-change for Formula 1 cars. Gone are normally aspirated engines – a Formula 1 mainstay for a quarter of a century; in their place come 1.6-litre V6 power-units, which sophisticatedly integrate turbo-charging and turbo-compounding, fuel-flow restrictions, and a powerful energy recovery system (ERS).
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Monocoque
Carbon-fibre composite incorporating driver cockpit controls and fuel cell
Front suspension
Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Rear suspension
Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Electronics
McLaren Applied Technologies. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry
Bodywork
Carbon-fibre composite. including engine cover, sidepods, floor, nose, front wing and rear wing. Driver-operated drag reduction system
Lubricants & Fluids
- Mobilith SHC™ 1500 Grease – Mobilith SHC™ 1500 Grease – high-temperature drive-shaft tripod lubrication
- Mobilith SHC™ 220 Grease – Mobilith SHC™ 220 Grease – low rolling-resistance ceramic wheel bearing lubrication
- Mobil SHC™ Hydraulic Oil – Mobil SHC™ Hydraulic Oil – high-pressure, high-temperature hydraulic fluid used for driver, transmission and power-unit control actuators
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero
Radio
Kenwood
Race wheels
Enkei
Brake calipers
Akebono calipers cylinders
Master cylinders
Akebono master cylinders
Batteries
Lithium-Ion battery, between 20 and 25 kg, maximum energy storage, 4 MJ per lap
Steering
McLaren Racing power-assisted
Instruments
McLaren Applied Technologies dashboard
Paint solutions
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes system using Sikkens products
McLaren Mercedes MP4-29 Photos