McLaren MP4/14
The fastest car of 1999, which kept Mika Häkkinen champion even as unreliability handed the constructors' crown to Ferrari.
- Power
- 785 bhp
About the McLaren MP4/14
Designed by Neil Oatley and Henri Durand under Adrian Newey, the MP4/14 refined the 1998 title winner with more advanced aerodynamics and the Mercedes-Benz FO110H V10 from Mario Illien, still the most powerful engine on the grid. It was the fastest car of the season, taking 11 poles and seven wins. Serious reliability problems and driver errors let Ferrari win the Constructors' Championship, but Mika Häkkinen won the drivers' title for the second year running. Like its predecessor, it had four paddles behind the wheel, two to select gears and two that let the driver work the clutch with either hand.
McLaren MP4/14 specs
The McLaren MP4/14 produces 785 bhp (585 kW).
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MP4/14 |
| Years | 1999 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Mercedes-Benz FO110H) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 785 bhp (585 kW) at 17,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1308 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
McLaren MP4/14 rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MP4/14 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 MP4/14 fun facts
- Häkkinen beat Ferrari's Eddie Irvine to the 1999 title by two points, while Ferrari took the constructors' title by four points from McLaren.
- Häkkinen used a butterfly-style steering wheel, while David Coulthard's had a lower grip.
