How racing has changed over the years. Now I’m not a big F1 follower although I did drive a F1 at Phoenix International Speedway, in Phoenix, AZ and that was impressive machine – slightly older model. So I have a lot of respect of them and driving them for hours…well…let’s just say you are going to have be a hard a$$ or develop one!!!
So look at the McLaren’s new offering the shape is amazing.
2014 MP4-29 F1
Take a look at the side view:
Sure is different than those old flat bottomed Formula 1
Here are some spec:
| Category | Formula One |
|---|---|
| Constructor | McLaren |
| Designer(s) | Tim Goss (Technical Director) |
| Predecessor | McLaren MP4-28 |
| Technical specifications[1] | |
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre composite incorporating driver cockpit controls and fuel cell |
| Suspension (front) | Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system |
| Suspension (rear) | Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system |
| Engine | Mercedes PU106A Hybrid[2] 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 Turbocharged mid-mounted. |
| Transmission | McLaren Racing eight forward and one reverse hand-operated seamless-shift Epicyclic differential with multi-plate limited-slip clutch |
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523.4 lb) (with driver) |
| Fuel | ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel) Mobil Synergy Fuel System Mobil 1 lubrication |
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | McLaren Mercedes[3] |
| Notable drivers | 20.  Kevin Magnussen[4]22.  Jenson Button[5] |
Thanks for reading.
Tim
first Alan | last Henry | authorlink Alan Henry | title McLaren: Formula 1 Racing Team | publisher Haynes | year 1999 | ref harv | isbn 1- …
as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of single-seater auto racing …
