Midland M16
Midland's only Formula One car, launched as the first Formula One entry by a Russian manufacturer and repainted in Spyker orange before the season was out.
About the Midland M16
Built in the UK by the former Jordan team after a planned Dallara-built car fell through, the M16 was designed under technical director James Key and powered by customer Toyota V8s. Tiago Monteiro and Christijan Albers raced it through 2006, but the strong reliability it showed in early testing gave way to frequent retirements. Both cars were disqualified from the German Grand Prix for flexible wings, and the best result came next time out in Hungary, where Monteiro and Albers finished ninth and tenth. After Spyker bought the team in September the car ran the final three rounds as the Spyker M16 in orange and silver, and the team ended the year tenth without a point.
Midland M16 specs
| Make | Midland |
|---|---|
| Model | M16 |
| Years | 2006 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Russia |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Toyota RVX-06) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Midland M16 rarity in CarSpot
The Midland M16 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 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.
Midland M16 fun facts
- At the 2006 British Grand Prix, ITV reporter Louise Goodman became the first woman to take part in a Formula One pit stop, removing the left rear tyre from Tiago Monteiro's M16.
- The two M16s collided with each other at the 2006 Canadian Grand Prix.
- An M16 made a brief appearance in the third episode of the American legal drama Suits in 2011.