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The MP4-29 is designed to comply with the new 2014 F1 regulations. The most obvious visual change is the considerably lowered front chassis with |
The MP4-29 is designed to comply with the new 2014 F1 regulations. The most obvious visual change is the considerably lowered front chassis with its unusually profiled nose. The front wing has also been built to a narrower specification and the aerofoils on the back wing have also been lowered in accordance with the new rules. |
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The introduction of the 2014 regulations have also meant that the 'blown floor' method of aerodynamically influencing exhaust gases are a thing of the past. The MP4-29, like all the other 2014 cars, has a single exhaust pipe that is placed along the car's centre line. It exits upwards from the car and has no bodywork behind it. |
The introduction of the 2014 regulations have also meant that the 'blown floor' method of aerodynamically influencing exhaust gases are a thing of the past. The MP4-29, like all the other 2014 cars, has a single exhaust pipe that is placed along the car's centre line. It exits upwards from the car and has no bodywork behind it. |
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Revision as of 19:27, 27 January 2014
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| Category | Formula One |
|---|---|
| Constructor | McLaren |
| Designer(s) | Tim Goss (Technical Director) |
| Predecessor | McLaren MP4-28 |
| Technical specifications[1] | |
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre composite incorporating driver cockpit controls and fuel cell |
| Suspension (front) | Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system |
| Suspension (rear) | Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system |
| Engine | Mercedes PU106A Hybrid[2] 1.6 L (98 cu in) V6 Turbocharged mid-mounted. |
| Transmission | McLaren Racing eight forward and one reverse hand-operated seamless-shift Epicyclic differential with multi-plate limited-slip clutch |
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523.4 lb) (with driver) |
| Fuel | ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel) Mobil Synergy Fuel System Mobil 1 lubrication |
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | McLaren Mercedes[3] |
| Notable drivers | 20.  Kevin Magnussen[4]22.  Jenson Button[5] |
The McLaren MP4-29 is a Formula One racing car designed by Tim Goss for McLaren to compete in the 2014 Formula One season.[6] It will be driven by 2009 World Drivers' Champion Jenson Button and debutant Kevin Magnussen, who has replaced Sergio Pérez after he won the 2013 Formula Renault 3.5 Series title.[4][5] The MP4-29 has been designed to use Mercedes' new 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine,[7] the PU106A Hybrid.[2]
The car was unveiled on 24 January 2014.[6]
Design
The MP4-29 is designed to comply with the new 2014 F1 regulations. The most obvious visual change is the considerably lowered front chassis with its unusually profiled nose. The front wing has also been built to a narrower specification and the aerofoils on the back wing have also been lowered in accordance with the new rules.
The introduction of the 2014 regulations have also meant that the 'blown floor' method of aerodynamically influencing exhaust gases are a thing of the past. The MP4-29, like all the other 2014 cars, has a single exhaust pipe that is placed along the car's centre line. It exits upwards from the car and has no bodywork behind it.
But the most significant change from last year's MP4-28 is the Mercedes PU106A Hybrid V6 turbocharged engine. The new power unit will produce 160bhp and is linked to an ERS (Energy Recovery System) that harvests spent energy to be used as a power boost.
References
- ^ "McLaren MP4-29 specs". Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Mercedes names 2014 F1 V6 Engine 'PU106A Hybrid'". This Is F1. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
- ^ Collantine, Keith (14 March 2013). "McLaren to lose Vodafone title sponsorship". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
- ^ a b Noble, Jonathan (14 November 2013). "Kevin Magnussen signs to race for McLaren in Formula 1 in 2014". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
- ^ a b Collantine, Keith (13 November 2013). "McLaren: Button's 2014 team-mate not signed yet". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ a b Noble, Jonathan (7 January 2014). "McLaren reveals new F1 car launch date". Autosport. Jonathan Noble. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- ^ Noble, Jonathan (16 May 2013). "McLaren believes switch to Honda engines will not compromise 2014". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
McLaren believes its world championship challenge with Mercedes next year will not be compromised by its planned switch to Honda engines for 2015.
