McLaren MCL35 Specs & Facts
2nd
Best Finish
2
Podiums
202
Points
17
Races
Power Unit & Tyres
Drivers of the McLaren MCL35
2020 Finishing Positions
2nd
1
3rd
1
4th
3
5th
7
6th
4
7th
2
8th
2
9th
3
10th
2
13th
4
15th
1
DNS
1
DNF
3
DNS Did Not StartDNF Did Not Finish
2020 Race by Race
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
McLaren's F1 car for 2020
Technical specifications McLaren MCL35 F1 car
Chassis: Carbon-fibre composite monocoque, incorporating driver controls and fuel cell
Front suspension: Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Rear suspension: Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Dampers: Sachs Race Engineering
Brakes: Carbon fibre pads and discs, Akebono brake calipers and master cylinders; Akebono 'brake by wire' rear brake control system
Transmission: McLaren 8-speed electro-hydraulically operated seamless shift sequential carbon-cased gearbox, longitudinally mounted
Clutch: Electro-hydraulically operated, carbon multi-plate (by AP Racing)
Differential: Epicyclic differential with multi-plate limited slip clutch
Electronics: McLaren Applied Technologies. Including chassis control, power unit control, data acquisition, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry
Cooling system: Marelli charge air, engine oil and ERS cooling systems
Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion
Steering wheel: McLaren Applied Technologies dashboard
Tyres: Pirelli
Wheels: Enkei, magnesium alloy
Paint: AkzoNobel Car Refinishes system using Sikkens products
Lubricants and fluids: BP Castrol
Fuel: BP Castrol
Dimensions
Height: 950 mm (minus T camera)
Weight: 746kg (FIA mininum; incl. driver and lubricants, tank empty)
Weight distribution: between 45.4% and 46.4% (as limited by the regulations)
Powertrain
Designation: Renault E-Tech 20
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
Valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Rev limit: 15,000rpm
Pressure charging: Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical maximum 3.5 bar abs due to fuel flow limit)
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm
Construction: Cylinder block in aluminium
Exhaust: Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car centre line
Injection: Direct fuel injection, single injector per cylinder, limited to 500bar
Weight: Undisclosed (at least 145kg)
Total horsepower: More than 950bhp (as claimed by Renault Sport)
Energy recovery system: Energy Recovery Systems incorporating two motor generator units – the MGU-H, recovering energy from the exhaust and the MGU-K recovering energy from braking
Energy Store: Battery solution (up to 4MJ per lap), between 20 and 25 kg
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McLaren MCL35: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the McLaren MCL35?
McLaren raced the McLaren MCL35 in the 2020 Formula 1 season, finishing 3rd in the constructors' championship with 202 points.
Who drove the McLaren MCL35?
Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris drove the McLaren MCL35 in 2020.
How many races did the McLaren MCL35 win?
The McLaren MCL35 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 2 podium finishes in 2020, with a best result of 2nd.
Which engine powered the McLaren MCL35?
The McLaren MCL35 used the Renault E-Tech 20, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.
