McLaren MP4-21 Spec
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February 15 2006
McLaren Mercedes MP4-21 Technical Specification
ENGINE SPECIFICATION:
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Type |
Mercedes-Benz FO 108S |
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No. of cylinders |
8 |
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Fuel |
Mobil 1 Unleaded |
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Lubricants |
Mobil 1 products |
|
Engine |
95kg |
TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATION:
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Gearbox Speeds |
Seven forward and one reverse |
|
Semi-auto |
Yes |
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Driveshafts |
McLaren |
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Clutch |
Hand-operated |
MP4-21 SPECIFACTION:
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Chassis |
McLaren moulded carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb composite incorporating front and side impact structures. Contains integral safety fuel cell |
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Front Suspension |
Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement |
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Rear Suspension |
Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement |
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Suspension Dampers |
McLaren |
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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 |
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Bodywork Construction: |
Construction: One-piece sidepod and engine cover. Separate floor section, structural nose with integral front wing. |
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Tyres |
Michelin |
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Radios |
Kenwood |
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Race Wheels |
Enkei |
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Batteries |
GS Yuasa Corporation |
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Steering |
McLaren power-assisted |
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Instruments |
McLaren Electronic Systems |
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Adhesives |
Henkel Technologies |
MP4-21 DESIGN TIMELINE
First engine design meeting: August 2004
Engine specification first issue: October 2004
Layout work started on MP4-21: April 2005
First design meeting: April 2005
Gearbox simulation: Mid April 2005
Car specification first issue: May 2005
First scheming of gearbox: May 2005
First dyno test for V8 engine: June 2005
Windtunnel work commences: Early July 2005
First drawing for gearbox: July 2005
Datum sheet Issue, final dimensions: August 2005
First track test for V8 engine: September 2005
Gearbox production begun: September 2005
Chassis manufacturing begun: October 2005
Car mock-up ready:
- Chassis: November 2005
- Initial engine: November 2005
- Final engine: December 2005
First chassis ready for bonding: December 2005
FIA test on first chassis: December 2005
First car build started: December 2005
First car build finished: January 2006
First track test of MP4-21: 23rd January 2006