> McLaren unveils MP4-22

McLaren always had two of the best looking cars on the grid and this year is no exception. It retains the chrome paintjob from last year with a dash of orange courtesy their new sponsor Vodafone.

^ Can we have the specs too - would make for an interesting read - thanks.

technical specs were not yet available for mclaren mp4-22,
added the specs for ferrari in this thread

i thought aigo used to make cheap mp3 players,now they are advertising on f1 cars :O

and its really wierd seeing kimi for ferrari and alonso here

Whats with Alphonso's haircut

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
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 sidepod and engine cover. 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
Adhesives: Henkel Technologies
Brake Calipers: Akebono
Engine
Type: Mercedes-Benz FO 108T
No. of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Mobil 1 Unleaded
Lubricants: Mobil 1 products
Engine: 95kg
Transmission
Gearbox Speeds: Seven forward and one reverse
Semi-auto: Yes
Driveshafts: McLaren
Clutch: Hand-operated

car looks good, the drivers look idiots

oh well,
after a period of 3 years i am again making up my mind to watch f1 this year. Lets hope alonso-kimi battle is a good one

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i think massa will also join the race along with kimi and rai

what hap to naren? where is he?

hanging around williams pits i think
test driver

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he might lose that seat as well soon. poor fellow still keeps saying, i have a long future in F1, he is already 30