McLaren MP4-30
The 'size zero' McLaren-Honda of 2015, whose tightly packaged rear end could not hide the struggles of its new power unit.
- Power
- 830 bhp
About the McLaren MP4-30
The MP4-30 reunited McLaren with Honda for the first time since 1992, using the new RA615H V6 turbo hybrid, and brought Fernando Alonso back to the team alongside Jenson Button. Designed by Tim Goss and Neil Oatley, it was nicknamed the 'size zero' car for its sharply tapered rear, made possible by a compact Honda engine designed to run at higher temperatures. Honda split the turbocharger and placed it with the MGU-H inside the vee of the engine, but the power unit lacked power and reliability, and two weeks before the opener the car's longest continuous run was just 12 laps. A best finish of fifth and 27 points left McLaren ninth in the Constructors' Championship, its most difficult season in 35 years.
McLaren MP4-30 specs
The McLaren MP4-30 produces 830 bhp (619 kW).
| Make | McLaren |
|---|---|
| Model | MP4-30 |
| Years | 2015 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Honda RA615H) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 830 bhp (619 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless sequential semi-automatic paddle shift |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 702 kg (1,548 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1182 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
McLaren MP4-30 rarity in CarSpot
The McLaren MP4-30 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 MP4-30 fun facts
- Honda gave individual engines their own names, such as 'Greyhawk' and 'Erica'.
- The MP4-30 was the first 2015 car to pass its mandatory FIA crash tests, in December 2014.
- Kevin Magnussen was entered in place of the concussed Alonso at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix but did not start the race.
