McLaren MCL60
The McLaren that started 2023 near the back and ended it as Red Bull's most consistent challenger.
About the McLaren MCL60
The MCL60 began life under technical director James Key as an evolution of the MCL36, but the launch car was draggy and hard on its tyres, and Key left the team in March 2023. Peter Prodromou and Neil Houldey took over development, and a major package from the Austrian Grand Prix, followed by another in Singapore, transformed its results. Lando Norris and rookie Oscar Piastri went on to score nine Grand Prix podiums, three fastest laps and a sprint victory. Its remaining weaknesses were tyre management and tricky handling, but the turnaround was praised as effective to a degree not seen in modern Formula One.
McLaren MCL60 specs
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MCL60 |
| Years | 2023 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M14 E Performance) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 798 kg (1,759 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
McLaren MCL60 rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MCL60 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 MCL60 fun facts
- It was originally referred to as the MCL37 but was renamed to mark 60 years since Bruce McLaren founded the team in 1963.
- For Monaco and Spain it wore a three-part Triple Crown livery honouring McLaren's wins at the Indianapolis 500, the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- At the British Grand Prix it ran a chrome livery with sponsor Google Chrome, a tribute to the team's Vodafone-era colours.
