McLaren MCL32: 2017 F1 Car Specs & Stats

McLaren MCL32
2017 Formula 1 car

McLaren MCL32

9th in standings | McLaren car

6th
Best Finish
6th
Best Quali
30
Points
1
Fastest Lap

Car Profile

Team McLaren Season 2017 Constructors' P9 30 pts Races 20 (38 starts) Designers Peter Prodromou Head of aerodynamicsTim Goss Technical director
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Power Unit & Tyres

Power unit Honda RA617H1.6 V6 turbo hybrid Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the McLaren MCL32

14 Fernando Alonso FernandoAlonso P15 17 pts
2 StoffelVandoorne P16 13 pts
22 Jenson Button JensonButton 0 pts

2017 Finishing Positions

6th 1
7th 2
8th 1
9th 2
10th 2
11th 3
12th 6
13th 1
14th 5
16th 1
17th 1
DNF 13
DNS 2
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

2017 Race by Race

20 Grands Prix
Fernando Alonso
DNFDNF14DNS12–169DNFDNF6DNF17DNF1111DNF1089
Stoffel Vandoorne
13DNFDNS14DNFDNF141212111014DNF77141212DNF12
Jenson Button
–––––DNF––––––––––––––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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Technical specifications McLaren MCL32 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 pushrod 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
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
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: 728kg (FIA mininum; incl. driver and lubricants, tank empty)
Weight distribution: between 45.3% and 46.3% (as limited by the regulations)

Powertrain

Designation: Honda RA617H
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
Exhaust: Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car centre line
Injection: Direct fuel injection, limited to 500bar
Weight: Undisclosed (at least 145kg)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution (up to 4MJ per lap), between 20 and 25 kg.

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McLaren MCL32: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the McLaren MCL32?
McLaren raced the McLaren MCL32 in the 2017 Formula 1 season, finishing 9th in the constructors' championship with 30 points.
Who drove the McLaren MCL32?
Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne and Jenson Button drove the McLaren MCL32 in 2017.
How many races did the McLaren MCL32 win?
The McLaren MCL32 did not win a Grand Prix in 2017; its best result was 6th.
Which engine powered the McLaren MCL32?
The McLaren MCL32 used the Honda RA617H, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.