McLaren MP4/17
The first Michelin-shod McLaren since 1984, and the car David Coulthard drove to victory at Monaco in 2002.
- Power
- 845 bhp
- Est. value
- $2.5m
About the McLaren MP4/17
Kimi Räikkönen joined David Coulthard in 2002 to replace the retired Mika Häkkinen, and the MP4-17 used the Mercedes-Benz FO110M V10 on Michelin tyres. The car suffered reliability problems and underperformed, although Coulthard won at Monaco and Räikkönen took four podiums. McLaren finished third in the constructors' championship with 65 points, behind Williams and Ferrari. Rather than replace it outright, McLaren developed the car into the MP4-17D for 2003 while the MP4-18 was readied.
McLaren MP4/17 specs
The McLaren MP4/17 produces 845 bhp (630 kW).
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MP4/17 |
| Years | 2002 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Mercedes-Benz FO110M) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 845 bhp (630 kW) at 18,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1408 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a McLaren MP4/17 worth?
A typical McLaren MP4/17 is estimated to be worth $2,470,000 (about £1,840,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
McLaren MP4/17 rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MP4/17 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 92 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 MP4/17 fun facts
- Sarah Fisher tested an MP4-17 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the 2002 United States Grand Prix.
- Coulthard switched from his lower-grip steering wheel to Räikkönen's butterfly-style design from Monaco onwards.
- Chassis MP4-17A-06, which gave Räikkönen second place at Magny-Cours in 2002, sold at RM Sotheby's St Moritz sale in 2021 for CHF 1,973,750.
