McLaren MP4/6

The McLaren MP4 / 6 is a Formula 1 racing car of the team McLaren, which was used in the World Cup season 1991. The modified version of the MP4 / 6, the McLaren MP4/6B, was used in the first two races of the 1992 season and was then succeeded by MP4/7A. McLaren won the 1991 both the Drivers 'and the Constructors' World Championship.

Technology and Development

Developed by Neil Oatley and Henri Durand car was powered by a V12 Honda engine with 60 ° cylinder angle and the type designation RA121E. The longitudinally mounted mid-engine sucker had 3493 cc displacement and performed at 14000-14800 rpm 1720-780 hp. The transmission took over a transverse mounted six -speed transmission of McLaren. In the course of the season for the first time, a semi-automatic transmission was used. The MP4 / 6 was the first McLaren, which was used also with active suspension and traction control. The monocoque consisted of carbon fiber.

Paint and sponsorship

The race car was painted in the typical from main sponsor Marlboro red and white colors. Other sponsors were Shell and Honda.

Driver

Was piloted in the MP4 / 6 from the Brazilians and last year's world champion Ayrton Senna, as well as the Austrian Gerhard Berger. They won eight races and took ten pole positions.

Results

1991 season

1992 season

This season started with a B version of the MP4 / 6.