What does MP4 mean in McLaren?
What does MP4 mean in McLaren?
McLaren has dropped the “MP4” prefix from the name of its future F1 cars after deciding to call its 2017 car MCL32. The MP4 name stood for “Marlboro Project Four” and was introduced by former CEO Ron Dennis when he merged his F2 team, Project Four Racing, with McLaren in 1981.
Why is McLaren MP4/4 so dominant?
One specific feature of the MP4/4 was the way the seating positioned the driver. The vehicle was low-slung when it came to aerodynamics, and the FIA had very specific rules in place regarding seat height and driver positioning: the top of the driver’s head had to sit between roll bar and cowling.
How many McLaren MP4/4 were made?
The Honda-powered MP4/4 is one of the most dominant Formula One cars ever built, winning all but one race and claiming all but one pole position in the 1988 season….McLaren MP4/4.
| Technical specifications | |
|---|---|
| Races Wins Poles F/Laps 16 15 15 10 | |
| Constructors’ Championships | 1 (1988) |
| Drivers’ Championships | 1 (1988, Ayrton Senna) |
Did the McLaren MP4/4 have a clutch?
The MP4/4’s transaxle gearbox was designed with the Tilton clutch in mind who had manufactured a smaller diameter clutch for Lotus Honda in 1987.
How much is a McLaren MP4 12C?
About the McLaren MP4-12C
| Coupe | Original MSRP/Price | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| MP4-12C 2dr Cpe | $239400 | 8 Cylinder Turbo |
Why is it called MP4 12C?
‘MP4′ stands for McLaren Project 4 (formerly known as Marlboro Project 4) as a result of the merger between Ron Dennis’ Project 4 organization with McLaren. The ’12’ refers to McLaren’s internal Vehicle Performance Index through which it rates key performance criteria both for competitors and for its own cars.
How much is a McLaren MP4/4 worth?
UPDATE: The 1993 Monaco Grand Prix winning McLaren MP4/8 was sold at auction for a staggering $6.5 million.
How fast is a McLaren MP4?
McLaren has claimed the vehicle’s top speed to be 207 mph (333 km/h) but a top speed of 346.6 km/h (215 mph) was achieved in the MP4-12C Spider, which is 3 mph “slower” than the coupe.
