McLaren 2011 part 1

McLaren File: 2011

Technical Specifications:

Chassis
Monocoque	McLaren-moulded carbonfibre composite incorporating front and side impact structures
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 pullrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Electronics	McLaren Electronic Systems. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, dashboard, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry.
Bodywork	Carbon-fibre composite. Separate engine cover, sidepods and floor. Structural nose with intergral front wing Driver-operated drag reduction system [active rear wing
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero
Radio	Kenwood
Race wheels	Enkei
Brake callipers	Akebono
Master cylinders	Akebono
Batteries	GS Yuasa Corporation
Steering	McLaren power-assisted
Instruments	McLaren Electronic Systems
Paint solutions	AkzoNobel Car Refinishes using Sikkens Products
Engine
Type	Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y
Capacity	2.4 litres
Cylinders	8
Maximum rpm	18,000
Bank angle	90°
Piston bore maximum	98mm
Number of valves	32
Fuel	ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Spark plugs	NGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Mercedes-Benz F1 engine
Lubricants	Mobil 1 – combining greater performance, protection and cooling with increased economy and lower emissions
Weight	95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
KERS [hybrid]
Type	Mercedes-Benz
e-Motor	Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator
ESS	Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics
Power	60 kW
Transmission
Gearbox	McLaren-moulded carbon-fibre composite. Integral rear impact structure
Gears	Seven forward and one reverse
Gear selection	McLaren seamless shift, hand-operated
Clutch	Carbon/carbon, hand-operated
Lubricants	Mobil