Last week we gave you some informations about Ferrari F60. Today we want to give you some informations about McLaren Mercedes MP4-24.
With an unprecedented series of rule changes introduced ahead of the 2009 season, the new Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-24 represents a significant departure from its world championship-winning predecessor.
The new McLaren Mercedes MP4-24, has radically different aerodynamics and a Kinetic Energy Recovery System, which should give the new car a boost of 80bhp for up to seven seconds.
The McLaren Mercedes MP4-24 features a wider front wing, a more compact rear wing, it has no ancillary appendages and features driver-adjustable front-wing flaps. The McLaren Mercedes MP4-24 also displays a heavily revised diffuser.
While still retaining the distinctive family look established with both the MP4-22 and MP4-23, this year’s car is visually very different from its predecessors.
KERS
The MP4-24’s KERS device has been developed in collaboration with McLaren and Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines, which has been developing and refining the system for almost two years. The device enables the car to recover energy under braking, store the energy for a lap and release it when the driver presses a button on the steering wheel.
VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES MP4-24 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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 dashboard, alternator voltage control, sensors, data analysis and telemetry systems.
Radio: Kenwood
Race wheels: Enkei
Brake calipers: Akebono
Brake master: cylinders Akebono
Batteries: GS Yuasa Corporation
Steering: McLaren power-assisted
Instruments: McLaren Electronic Systems
Engine
Type: Mercedes-Benz FO 108W
Capacity: 2.4 litres
Cylinders: 8
Maximum rpm: 18,000 (FIA regulatory limit for 2009)
Bank angle 90°
Piston bore maximum: 98mm (FIA regulation)
Number of valves: 32
Fuel: Mobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Lubricants: Mobil 1 – for higher performance, lower friction and better wear resistance
Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
Bodywork
One-piece engine cover and sidepod covers. Separate floor section, structural nose with integral front wing
Tyres
Bridgestone Potenza
Transmission
Gearbox: Seven forward and one reverse
Semi-auto: Yes
Driveshafts: McLaren
Clutch: Hand-operated
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