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MP4-23 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
ENGINE

Type Mercedes-Benz FO 108V
Capacity 2.4 litre
No. of cylinders 8
Max. rpm 19,000 (FIA regulatory limit since 2007)
Bank angle 90O
Piston bore maximum 98 mm (FIA regulation)
Bore spacing 106.5 mm
Number of valves 32
Fuel Mobil 1 Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Lubricants Mobil 1, newly developed 2008 formula for lower friction and better wear resistance
Engine 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)


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; separate sidepod 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

[Stephen]

You only just beat us to it!

http://www.forumula1.com/2008/f1/f1-new ... ir-mp4-23/

So what do you reckon? Will it be a title contender given the FIA spotlight?

[McLaren Fan]

You only just beat us to it!

http://www.forumula1.com/2008/f1/f1-new ... ir-mp4-23/

So what do you reckon? Will it be a title contender given the FIA spotlight?

I think the car will be pretty competative, but the moratorium on certain parts could take the edge of the car. The team spirit will be a lot better without Alonso trying to undermine events. McLaren's biggest problem will be off the track. Jean Todt has already been in the news, this time complaining McLaren will have a clear advantage due the team having a large part in the design of the new ECU.

[texasmr2]

Wow that's beautiful and man look how deep aka width that front wing is, serious frontend downforce. I cant stand it I want the seaon to start this sunday .

[McLaren Fan]

Wow that's beautiful and man look how deep aka width that front wing is, serious frontend downforce. I cant stand it I want the seaon to start this sunday .

It seems McLaren have the best looking car again.

I'm glad the wheel base is slightly longer. Given McLaren owned Ferrari around the tighter tracks, I think McLaren can afford to make it a tiny bit shorter to improve their still pretty decent speed on the straighter tracks.

[texasmr2]

Wow that's beautiful and man look how deep aka width that front wing is, serious frontend downforce. I cant stand it I want the seaon to start this sunday .

It seems McLaren have the best looking car again.

I never meant to imply that I think the MP4-23 is THE BEST LOOKING only that they have once again produced a stunner.

[7UpJordan]

The car sure looks longer, you could probably fit Justin Wilson in it easily.

[certom]

we have understood a thing: this-year-cars' improvements will concern just the front wing

[certom]

and what's that double-number on the nose...oooh yes!! sorry...

[McLaren Fan]

and what's that double-number on the nose...oooh yes!! sorry...

Ayrton Senna's number in 1988 was in double figures and what happened that season?

[7UpJordan]

and what's that double-number on the nose...oooh yes!! sorry...

Ayrton Senna's number in 1988 was in double figures and what happened that season?

And in 1990 Senna and Berger had number's in the 20's.

[Irv the Swerve]

and what's that double-number on the nose...oooh yes!! sorry...

Ayrton Senna's number in 1988 was in double figures and what happened that season?

And in 1990 Senna and Berger had number's in the 20's.

Also, Alonso in the Minardi in 01, but obviously didnt win a champ then.

[mooker]

I'd be pretty chuffed if I were Hamilton. The the MP4-23 unveiled on his 23rd birthday and wearing the number 23. Heh, I wonder if he'll only score 23 points this year

[Stephen]

I'd be pretty chuffed if I were Hamilton. The the MP4-23 unveiled on his 23rd birthday and wearing the number 23. Heh, I wonder if he'll only score 23 points this year

Well as long as everyone else only gets 22 points, he'll be fine!

[vegas]

Thats right boys, hide your faces of shame.