MP4-22 Technical Specs

By Sam Cooper
January 27 2007

The new Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes MP4-22 is no doubt a great looking car, but will it be a fast car, that is another question that can only be answered at Melborne, Mclaren fans brings you the new car's complete technical specification.

Earlier this month the Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes Team revealed their 2007 world championship contender. This is the technical spec of the MP4-22.

Engine

Type: Mercedes-Benz FO 108T
No. of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Mobil 1 Unleaded
Lubricants: Mobil 1 products
Engine: 95kg

Transmission

Gearbox Speeds: Seven forward and one reverse
Semi-auto: Yes
Driveshafts: McLaren
Clutch: Hand-operated

Chassis

Chassis: McLaren moulded carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb composite incorporating front and side impact structures. Contains integral safety fuel cell.

Front Suspension: Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement.

Rear Suspension: Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Suspension Dampers: KONI
Electronics: McLaren Electronic Systems control units incorporating electronics for chassis, engine and data acquisition. McLaren Electronic Systems also supplies the electronic dash board, alternator voltage control, sensors, data analysis and telemetry systems.

Bodywork Construction: One-piece sidepod and engine cover. Separate floor section, structural nose with integral front wing.
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza
Radios: Kenwood
Race Wheels: Enkei
Batteries: GS Yuasa Corporation
Steering: McLaren power-assisted
Instruments: McLaren Electronic Systems
Adhesives: Henkel Technologies
Brake Calipers: Akebono

Source: Mclaren