MP4-24 Technical Specifications

By Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
January 16 2009

While revealing the new MP4-24, which features radically different aerodynamics and a Kenetic Energy Recovery System, which should give the new car a boost of 80bhp for up to seven seconds.

VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES MP4-24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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 dashboard, alternator voltage control, sensors, data analysis and telemetry systems
Bodywork	One-piece engine cover and sidepod covers. Separate floor section, structural nose with integral front wing
Tyres	Bridgestone Potenza
Radio	Kenwood
Race wheels	Enkei
Brake calipers	Akebono
Brake master cylinders	Akebono
Batteries	GS Yuasa Corporation
Steering	McLaren power-assisted
Instruments	McLaren Electronic Systems
Engine
Type	Mercedes-Benz FO 108W
Capacity	2.4 litres
Cylinders	8
Maximum rpm	18,000 (FIA regulatory limit for 2009)
Bank angle	90°
Piston bore maximum	98mm (FIA regulation)
Number of valves	32
Fuel	Mobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Lubricants	Mobil 1 – for higher performance, lower friction and better wear resistance
Weight	95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
Transmission
Gearbox	Seven forward and one reverse
Semi-auto	Yes
Driveshafts	McLaren
Clutch	Hand-operated