McLaren-Mercedes MP4-17 - technical specification.

The lowdown on McLaren's latest Formula One contender, launched at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday 19 January 2002.

Engine: Mercedes-Benz F0110M V10

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

Dampers: Penske/McLaren

Tyres: Michelin

Race Wheels: Enkei

Bodywork: One-piece sidepod and engine cover. Separate floor section, structural nose with integral front wing.

Fuel: Mobil Unleaded

Lubricants: Mobil 1 products

Adhesives: Loctite

Electronics: TAG Electronic Systems control units incorporating electronics for chassis, engine and data acquisition. TAG Electronic Systems also supplies the electronic dash board, ignition coils, alternator voltage control, sensors, data analysis and telemetry systems

Radios: Kenwood