McLaren MP4-29 specs & info

Jenson Button - McLaren MP4-29 Mercedes (2014)

McLaren's F1 car for 2014

Technical specifications McLaren MP4-29 F1 car

Monocoque: Carbon-fibre composite incorporating driver cockpit controls and fuel cell
Safety structures: Cockpit survival cell incorporating impact resistant construction and penetration panels, front impact structure, prescribed side impact structures, integrated rear impact structure, front and rear roll structures
Bodywork: Carbon-fibre composite
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
Weight: 691kg (including driver and lubricants, excluding fuel)
Weight distribution: Between 45.5% and 46.5% (as per the regulations)
Electronics: McLaren Applied Technologies. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry
Instruments: McLaren Applied Technologies dashboard
Lubricants & fluids Mobilith SHC 1500 Grease in drivehafts, Mobilith SHC 220 Grease in wheel bearings, Mobil SHC Hydraulic Oil for control actuators
Brake system: Carbon discs and pads, Akebono calipers and master cylinders. Akebono ‘brake by wire’ rear brake control system
Steering: McLaren Racing power-assisted rack and pinion
Tyres: Pirelli
Wheels: Enkei (Front: 12.0in x 13in diam., Rear: 13.7in x 13in diam.)
Radio: Kenwood
Paint: AkzoNobel Car Refinishes system using Sikkens products
Lubricants: Mobil 1 Engine Oil
Fuel: ExxonMobil

Dimensions

Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm

Transmission

Gearbox: Carbon-fibre composite case
Gears: Eight forward and one reverse
Gear selection: McLaren Racing hand-operated, sequential seamless-shift
Differential: Epicyclic differential with multi-plate limited-slip clutch
Clutch: Carbon/carbon, hand-operated
Lubricants: Mobil 1 SHC Gear Oil

Powertrain

Designation: Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
No of valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Fuel injection: High-pressure direct injection (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder)
Pressure charging: Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm (minimum allowed)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution, between 20 and 25 kg, by Mercedes AMG HPP