Chassis

Monocoque

McLaren-moulded carbonfibre composite incorporating front and side impact structures

Front suspension

Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement

Rear suspension

Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement

Suspension dampers

Koni

Electronics

McLaren Electronic Systems control units incorporating electronics for chassis, engine and data acquisition. McLaren Electronic Systems also supplies the electronic dashboard, alternator voltage control, sensors, data analysis and telemetry systems

Bodywork

Carbonfibre composite. Separate engine cover, sidepods and floor. Structural nose with intergral front wing.
Paint solutions provided by AkzoNobel Car Refinishes using Sikkens Products

Tyres

Bridgestone Potenza

Radio

Kenwood

Race wheels

Enkei

Brake calipers

Akebono

Master cylinders

Akebono

Batteries

GS Yuasa Corporation

Steering

McLaren power-assisted

Instruments

McLaren Electronic Systems

Engine

Type

Mercedes-Benz FO 108X

Capacity

2.4 litres

Cylinders

8

Maximum rpm

18,000

Bank angle

90°

Piston bore maximum

98mm

Number of valves

32

Fuel

ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)

Spark plugs

NGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Mercedes-Benz F1 engine

Lubricants

Mobil 1 – for higher performance, lower friction, better protection, cooling and wear resistance

Weight

95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)

Transmission

Gearbox

McLaren-moulded carbonfibre composite. Integral rear impact structure

Gears

Seven forward and one reverse

Gear selection

McLaren seamless shift, hand-operated fly-by-wire

Clutch

Carbon/carbon, hand-operated fly-by-wire