McLaren MP4/11

McLaren MP4/11
The MP4/11 on display at Stars and Cars [de] event on Stuttgart in 2007
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMcLaren
Designer(s)Neil Oatley (Executive Engineer)
Steve Nichols (Engineering Director)
Matthew Jeffreys (Head of Vehicle Design)
David North (Chief Transmission Engineer)
David Neilson (Chief Suspension Engineer)
Paddy Lowe (Head of R&D)
Henri Durand (Head of Aerodynamics)
Mario Illien (Chief Engine Designer (Ilmor-Mercedes))
PredecessorMP4/10C
SuccessorMP4/12
Technical specifications
Chassiscarbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)inboard spring/damper operated by pushrod bellcrank/unequal-length wishbones
Suspension (rear)inboard spring/damper operated by pushrod bellcrank/unequal-length wishbones
EngineIlmor-built Mercedes-Benz FO110/3 75-degree V10
TransmissionMcLaren six-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
Power720 hp (537 kW) @ 15,700 rpm[1]
FuelMobil 1
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsMarlboro McLaren Mercedes
Notable drivers7. Finland Mika Häkkinen
8. United Kingdom David Coulthard
Debut1996 Australian Grand Prix
Last event1996 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
160600
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The McLaren MP4/11 was the car with which the McLaren team competed in the 1996 Formula One World Championship. The chassis was designed by Neil Oatley, Steve Nichols, Matthew Jeffreys, David North, David Neilson, Paddy Lowe and Henri Durand, with Mario Illien designing the bespoke Ilmor engine. It was driven by Finn Mika Häkkinen, who was in his third full season with the team, and Briton David Coulthard, who moved from Williams.

  1. ^ "Engine Mercedes". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.