McLaren MCL36
James Key's first all-new McLaren, built with an unusual pull-rod front and push-rod rear suspension layout.
- Power
- 1,030 bhp
About the McLaren MCL36
The MCL36 was McLaren's first car for the 2022 regulations and James Key's first completely original design for the team. Its reversed suspension layout had not been seen on a Formula One car since the McLaren MP4-28 and helped airflow to the underfloor, while an edge wing on the floor helped it avoid the porpoising that troubled rivals in testing. Brake cooling problems exposed in the hotter Bahrain test hampered its start, and Daniel Ricciardo struggled to match Lando Norris all season. Norris took third at Imola, the only 2022 podium for a car from outside the top three teams, but McLaren lost fourth in the Constructors' Championship to Alpine.
McLaren MCL36 specs
The McLaren MCL36 produces 1,030 bhp (768 kW).
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MCL36 |
| Years | 2022 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M13 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 | 798 kg (1,759 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1291 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
McLaren MCL36 rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MCL36 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 MCL36 fun facts
- Lando Norris's Emilia Romagna podium came after Charles Leclerc bounced over a kerb and hit the barrier in the closing laps.
- Its brighter papaya and blue livery was inspired by the fan reaction to the MCL35M's one-off Gulf livery.
- McLaren first tried e-ink advertising displays on the MCL36 in practice for the 2022 United States Grand Prix.
