McLaren MP4-29
Kevin Magnussen finished second on his debut in the MP4-29, and McLaren did not stand on a podium again until 2019.
- Power
- 840 bhp
About the McLaren MP4-29
The MP4-29 was McLaren's first turbocharged car since the MP4/4 and was built around a customer Mercedes PU106A Hybrid, with Tim Goss and Neil Oatley among its designers. Jenson Button was partnered by Formula Renault 3.5 champion Kevin Magnussen, and the pair finished second and third in Australia after Daniel Ricciardo's disqualification. No further podiums followed and McLaren finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship, though the car was the most reliable of the year with 36 classified finishes out of a possible 38. Without a title sponsor it raced in a chrome livery with black accents, carrying large Mobil 1 logos at the opener to mark 20 years with ExxonMobil.
McLaren MP4-29 specs
The McLaren MP4-29 produces 840 bhp (626 kW).
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MP4-29 |
| Years | 2014 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes PU106A Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 840 bhp (626 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic paddle shift |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1216 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
McLaren MP4-29 rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MP4-29 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 MP4-29 fun facts
- It was the last McLaren to lead the Constructors' Championship until the MCL38 in 2024.
- A Honda-engined development version, the MP4-29H/1X1, managed only six untimed laps in two days at the post-season Abu Dhabi test with Stoffel Vandoorne.
- It was the last Mercedes-powered McLaren until the MCL35M of 2021.
