McLaren MP4-25

The McLaren MP4-25 is a Formula One motor racing car designed by McLaren for their use in the 2010 season.

The car, which will be driven by 2009 World Champion Jenson Button and 2008 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, was officially unveiled at title sponsor Vodafone’s headquarters in Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom on January 29, 2010.

McLaren MP4-25 Video

McLaren MP4-25 Specs

Designer(s) Paddy Lowe (Engineering Director) / Andrew Bailey (Head of Vehicle Design) / Tim Goss (Chief Engineer) / John Iley (Head of Aerodynamics)

Chassis Moulded carbon fibre honeycomb composite incorporating front and side impact structures and integral safety fuel cell

Suspension (front) Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement

Suspension (rear) as front

Engine Mercedes-Benz FO 108X 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°) Naturally-aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited mid-mounted

Transmission McLaren 7 forward speeds + 1 reverse semi-automatic

Weight 620 kg (1,367 lb) (including driver)

Fuel ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel) / Mobil 1 lubrication

Tyres Bridgestone Potenza / Enkei Wheels (front and rear): 13″