McLaren MCL35M
The Mercedes-powered McLaren that ended a nine-year wait for victory with a one-two at Monza in 2021.
- Power
- 1,030 bhp
About the McLaren MCL35M
The MCL35M was McLaren's 2021 update of the MCL35, built with special FIA permission to modify the chassis for Mercedes-AMG's F1 M12 E Performance power unit, a requirement that led directly to Formula One's token system for 2021 development. McLaren kept designing and building its own gearbox despite the engine switch. Lando Norris was joined by Daniel Ricciardo, and the car scored five podiums, a pole position and two fastest laps. Ricciardo led Norris home at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix for McLaren's first win since 2012, but the team lost third in the Constructors' Championship to Ferrari and finished fourth.
McLaren MCL35M specs
The McLaren MCL35M produces 1,030 bhp (768 kW).
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MCL35M |
| Years | 2021 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 1,030 bhp (768 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 752 kg (1,658 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1370 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
McLaren MCL35M rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MCL35M is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 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 MCL35M fun facts
- McLaren ran the MCL35M in a one-off Gulf livery, and the positive fan reaction inspired the brighter papaya and blue of its successor, the MCL36.
- Lando Norris led the 2021 Russian Grand Prix until late rain; staying out on slick tyres, he ran wide and lost the lead to Lewis Hamilton.
