Monday, November 19, 2007

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION


MP4-22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

ENGINE

Mercedes-Benz FO 108T


No. of cylinders: 8


Fuel: Mobil Unleaded


Lubricants: Mobil 1 products


Engine: 95kg


TRANSMISSION


Gearbox Speeds: Seven forward and one reverse


Semi-auto: Yes


Driveshafts: McLaren


Clutch: Hand-operated


Chassis:
McLaren moulded carbon fibre/aluminium honeycomb composite incorporating front and side impact structures. Contains integral safety fuel cell


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 dash board, alternator voltage control, sensors, data analysis and telemetry systems

Bodywork Construction:
One-piece engine cover; seperate side pod covers. Separate floor section, structural nose with integral front wing.

Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza


Radios: Kenwood


Race Wheels: Enkei


Batteries: GS Yuasa Corporation


Steering: McLaren power-assisted


Instruments: McLaren Electronic Systems


Adhesives: Henkel Technologies