McLaren MP4-17D
A stopgap that became a contender, the MP4-17D won twice and kept Kimi Räikkönen in the 2003 title fight to the final race.
- Power
- 850 bhp
- Est. value
- $2.5m
About the McLaren MP4-17D
Announced in September 2002 as an interim evolution of the MP4-17 until the radical MP4-18 was ready, the MP4-17D gained a sharper nose and revised rear wing and used the Mercedes-Benz FO110P V10, rated at 850 hp at 18,500 rpm. The MP4-18 never raced, so the D-specification car ran all season and won two early races, with David Coulthard in Australia and Kimi Räikkönen in Malaysia. Its reliability let Räikkönen contend for the title to the last round, finishing second on 91 points, two behind Michael Schumacher. McLaren placed third in the constructors' championship with 142 points.
McLaren MP4-17D specs
The McLaren MP4-17D produces 850 bhp (634 kW).
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MP4-17D |
| Years | 2003 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Mercedes-Benz FO110P) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 850 bhp (634 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 | 1417 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 MP4-17D worth?
A typical McLaren MP4-17D 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 MP4-17D rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MP4-17D 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 MP4-17D fun facts
- Räikkönen led much of the rain-affected Brazilian Grand Prix but finished second to Giancarlo Fisichella.
- Coulthard set a Barcelona track record of 1:15.266 during a January 2003 test.
- Chassis MP4-17A-06, which Coulthard drove to his Australian Grand Prix win in D specification, sold at RM Sotheby's in 2021 for CHF 1,973,750.
