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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:2001
Numbers built:7
Designed by:Adrian Newey and Neil Oatley for McLaren
Predecessor:McLaren MP4-15 Mercedes
Successor:McLaren MP4-17 Mercedes
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration Mercedes-Benz FO 110K 72º V10
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction light alloy block and head
Displacement 2,997 cc / 182.9 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 860 bhp / 642 kW @ 19,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 287 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis carbon-fibre composite with aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) ventilated carbon-ceramic discs
Gearbox McLaren Paddle Operated 7 speed Semi-automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 600 kilo / 1,323 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,597 mm (181 in) / 1,800 mm (70.9 in) / 1,016 mm (40 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 3,074 mm (121 in) / 1,422 mm (56 in) / 1,397 mm (55 in)
Fuel tank 162 Litre (42.8 Gallon US / 35.6 Gallon Imperial)
Wheels (fr/r) 12 x 13 / 13.7 x 13
Tyres Bridgestone

Performance figures
Power to weight 1.43 bhp / kg

Race history
Major wins
2001 Brazilian Grand Prix (David Coulthard)
2001 Austrian Grand Prix (David Coulthard)
2001 British Grand Prix (Mika Hakkinen)
2001 USA Grand Prix (Mika Hakkinen)

Auctions
Past sales

Resources
Suggested reading
  • McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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  Article Image gallery (28) MP4-16A-05 Specifications