McLaren MP4-19 Mercedes-Benz

Active: 2004 - 2004 Team: McLaren International Ltd

After all the gremlins with the MP4-18, a car produced in 2003 that failed to ever contend in a race, the MP4-19 is a development of that car, sporting the same characteristic nose. This car is considered a debugged 18, but McLaren have had trouble integrating the Mercedes engine into the chassis. Apparently this caused some reliability issues during testen, which left both drivers unsure of their car's capabilities until the beginning of the season.

Specifications

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
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 Two -piece sidepod and engine cover. Separate floor section, structural nose with integral front wing
Tyres: Michelin
Race Wheels: Enkei
Fuel: Mobil Unleaded
Lubricants: Mobil 1 products
Adhesives: Henkel Technologies
Radios: Kenwood
Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 110Q 90° V10