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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:2008
Predecessor:McLaren MP4-22 Mercedes
Successor:McLaren MP4-24 Mercedes
Source:Company press release
Last updated:January 10, 2008
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Engine
Configuration Mercedes-Benz FO 108V 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight 95 kilo / 209.4 lbs
Construction aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement 2,400 cc / 146.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke 98.0 mm (3.9 in) / 39.0 mm (1.5 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bars and Koni dampers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round
Gearbox 7 speed Sequential
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 605 kilo / 1,334 lbs

Race history
Major wins
2008 Australian Grand Prix (Lewis Hamilton in MP4-23-04)
2008 Monaco Grand Prix (Lewis Hamilton in MP4-23-04)
2008 British Grand Prix (Lewis Hamilton in MP4-23-02)
2008 German Grand Prix (Lewis Hamilton in MP4-23-06)
2008 Hungarian Grand Prix (Heikki Kovalainen in MP4-23-05)
2008 Chinese Grand Prix (Lewis Hamilton in MP4-23-06)

Resources
Suggested reading
  • McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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