McLaren MP4/15 : 2000 F1 Car Specs & Stats

McLaren MP4/15
2000 Formula 1 car

McLaren MP4/15

2nd in standings | McLaren car

7
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
7
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
22
Podiums
162
Points

Car Profile

Team McLaren
Season2000
Constructors'P2 162 pts
Races17 (34 starts)
DesignersAdrian Newey Technical directorHenri Durand Head of aerodynamicsNeil Oatley Chief designer
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Drivers of the McLaren MP4/15

1 Mika Häkkinen MikaHäkkinen P2 4 wins · 89 pts
2 DavidCoulthard P3 3 wins · 73 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix17
Race Starts34
Wins7 (20.6%)
Poles7
Podiums22 (64.7%)
Fastest Laps12
Points Finishes27
Points162
Retirements5 (14.7%)
Disqualifications1
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineMercedes FO 110
3.0 V10
TyresBridgestone

Key Car Landmarks

Race2000 Australian F1 Grand Prix2000 AUS F1 GP2000 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2000 MAS F1 GP
Pole2000 Australian F1 Grand Prix2000 AUS F1 GP Häkkinen2000 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2000 BEL F1 GP Häkkinen
Win2000 British F1 Grand Prix2000 GBR F1 GP Coulthard2000 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2000 BEL F1 GP Häkkinen
Podium2000 San Marino F1 Grand Prix2000 SMR F1 GP Häkkinen2000 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2000 MAS F1 GP Coulthard
Points2000 San Marino F1 Grand Prix2000 SMR F1 GP Häkkinen2000 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2000 MAS F1 GP Häkkinen
Fastest lap2000 San Marino F1 Grand Prix2000 SMR F1 GP Häkkinen2000 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2000 MAS F1 GP Häkkinen

2000 Finishing Positions

1st 7
2nd 10
3rd 5
4th 3
5th 1
6th 1
7th 1
DNF 5
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ Disqualified

Performance Breakdown

2000 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Mika Häkkinen
DNFDNF221264212112DNF24
David Coulthard
DNFDSQ31231712334DNF532

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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McLaren MP4-15 Mercedes Mika Hakkinen, 2nd position. Suzuka, Japan. 6-8 October 2000

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Technical specifications McLaren MP4-15 F1 car

Chassis/body: carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (fr/r): double wishbones, inboard push rod activated coil springs over dampers
Steering: rack-and-pinion
Brakes: vented carbon discs, all-round
Gearbox: 7 speed Semi-automatic
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Weight: 600kg

Engine

Designation: Mercedes Benz FO 110J
Type: 72º V10
Displacement: 2,997.1 cc
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Location in chassis: Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction: Light alloy block and head
Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Crank angle: 144°
Bore: 93.50 mm
Stroke: 43.65 mm
Valvetrain: 4 valves per cylinder, pneumatically activated
Electronics: TAG System 2000
Power: 815 bhp / 600 kW @ 17,400 rpm
Compression ratio: 13.3:1
Weight: 92 kg
Width: 475 mm
Length: 570 mm
Height: 458 mm

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McLaren MP4/15 : Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the McLaren MP4/15 ?
McLaren raced the McLaren MP4/15 in the 2000 Formula 1 season, finishing 2nd in the constructors' championship with 162 points.
Who drove the McLaren MP4/15 ?
Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard drove the McLaren MP4/15 in 2000.
How many races did the McLaren MP4/15 win?
The McLaren MP4/15 won 7 of the 17 Grands Prix it entered in 2000, with 7 pole positions and 22 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the McLaren MP4/15 ?
The McLaren MP4/15 used the Mercedes FO 110, a 3.0 V10 engine.