McLaren MCL35
Designed under James Key, this Renault-powered McLaren put the team third in the 2020 constructors' standings.
About the McLaren MCL35
Technical director James Key carried over very little from the MCL34, giving the MCL35 more emphasis on outwash aerodynamics, a higher rear rake, a slimmer sidepod profile and upper and lower wishbones repositioned to influence airflow over the bargeboards and floor. It ran Renault's E-Tech 20 power unit, which Renault chose not to upgrade during the season, before McLaren switched to Mercedes power for 2021. Carlos Sainz Jr. said he was 'shocked in a good way' by its performance in pre-season testing, and he and Lando Norris scored podiums at the Austrian and Italian Grands Prix. McLaren finished third in the Constructors' Championship, ahead of Racing Point after that team's points deduction.
McLaren MCL35 specs
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MCL35 |
| Years | 2020 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Renault E-Tech 20) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 746 kg (1,645 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
McLaren MCL35 rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MCL35 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
McLaren MCL35 fun facts
- The MCL35 was the first McLaren to be wrapped in vinyl rather than painted, using a matte finish and more black to save weight and preparation time.
- Carlos Sainz Jr. set a lap record at the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix that still stood when that Red Bull Ring layout was last used in 2024.
- Lando Norris took his first Formula One podium at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix by setting the fastest lap on the final lap to finish within five seconds of the penalised Lewis Hamilton.
