Sunday, February 6, 2011

McLaren 2011 part 1

McLaren File: 2011



Technical Specifications:

Chassis 
MonocoqueMcLaren-moulded carbonfibre composite incorporating front and side impact structures
Front suspensionInboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Rear suspensionInboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pullrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
ElectronicsMcLaren Electronic Systems. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, dashboard, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry.
BodyworkCarbon-fibre composite. Separate engine cover, sidepods and floor. Structural nose with intergral front wing Driver-operated drag reduction system [active rear wing
TyresPirelli P Zero
RadioKenwood
Race wheelsEnkei
Brake callipersAkebono
Master cylindersAkebono
Batteries GS Yuasa Corporation
SteeringMcLaren power-assisted
InstrumentsMcLaren Electronic Systems
Paint solutionsAkzoNobel Car Refinishes using Sikkens Products
Engine
TypeMercedes-Benz FO 108Y
Capacity2.4 litres
Cylinders8
Maximum rpm18,000
Bank angle90°
Piston bore maximum98mm
Number of valves32
FuelExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Spark plugsNGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Mercedes-Benz F1 engine
LubricantsMobil 1 – combining greater performance, protection and cooling with increased economy and lower emissions
Weight95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
KERS [hybrid]
TypeMercedes-Benz
e-Motor Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator
ESSIntegrated energy storage cells and power electronics
Power60 kW
Transmission
GearboxMcLaren-moulded carbon-fibre composite. Integral rear impact structure
GearsSeven forward and one reverse
Gear selectionMcLaren seamless shift, hand-operated
ClutchCarbon/carbon, hand-operated
LubricantsMobil


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