Mercedes-Benz MGP W02
The second Mercedes GP car, and the only Mercedes Formula One car never to finish on the podium.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Mercedes-Benz MGP W02
The MGP W02 was the second car designed and built by Mercedes GP, unveiled at Valencia on 1 February 2011 and raced by Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg. It added KERS, switched to pullrod rear suspension and used a more conventional airbox than the W01. Across 19 races it scored no podiums, poles or fastest laps, with Schumacher's fourth place its best result and two fifth places Rosberg's best.
Mercedes-Benz MGP W02 specs
The Mercedes-Benz MGP W02 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | MGP W02 |
| Years | 2011 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic carbon-fibre sequential, seamless shift |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1172 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Mercedes-Benz MGP W02 rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-Benz MGP W02 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.
Mercedes-Benz MGP W02 fun facts
- Petronas fuel and lubricants arrived with the W02, after the W01 had carried Petronas branding while running on Mobil products.
- The W02 swapped the previous year's matte silver for a glossier, brighter shade, with cyan sidepods as a nod to Petronas.
