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McLaren predstavil MCL34

Na štvrtok si predstavenie nového modelu a jeho osádky naplánoval iba britský tím McLaren.

Len pred pár dňami vyliezli z centrály vo Wokkingu správy, že tím má nového hlavného sponzora v britskej tabakovej spoločnosti BAT (British American Tobacco), ktorá kedysi sponzorovala tím BAR Honda a svojho času aj aktivity Davida Richardsa v MS značiek. Ak je dnes predstavené lakovanie definitívne, tak BAT patrí rozhodne tá modrá farba.

Rovnako tak sme sa pred pár dňami dozvedeli, že nový ohlasovaný šéf Andreas Seidl, ktorého Zak Brown ulovil v Porsche, nastúpi do funkcie v McLarene od 1.mája 2019. Poďme však už k dnešnému predstavovaniu.

Tím McLaren má po dvanástich rokoch úplne novú jazdeckú dvojicu. Odišiel Alonso aj Vandoorne a do tímu tak nastupujú „mladé pušky“ Carlos Sainz junior (24 r.) a Lando Norris (19 r.). Od chlapcov sa neočakávajú zázraky, no všetci veria, že nové auto bude lepšie, ako to vlaňajšie a pokroky urobili aj v Renaulte.

„Tak, ako vždy, aj teraz sa chceme posunúť vpred,“ prehlasuje boss Zak Brown. „Model MCL34 je výsledkom tvrdej práce celého tímu s cieľom urobiť z McLarenu znova konkurencieschopný tím. Máme nových pilotov do ktorých vkladáme svoje nádeje a sme odhodlaní spoločne zo seba vydať všetko, aby sme naplnili nádeje a očakávania našich partnerov a fanúšikov.“

Ešte pred týždňom sa vravelo, že na testy v Barcelone príde aj Fernando Alonso, no podľa posledných informácii sa tak nestane. Tím McLaren vyvenčí teda nový McLaren MCL34 Renault na katalánskych testoch bez Španiela. Začína sa 18.februára.

CHASSIS
Monocoque Carbon-fibre composite, incorporating driver controls and fuel cell
Safety structures Cockpit survival cell incorporating impact resistant construction and anti-penetration panels, front impact structure, prescribed side impact structures, integrated rear impact structure, front and rear roll structures, Halo secondary roll structure
Bodywork Carbon-fibre composite, including engine cover, sidepods, floor, nose, front wing and rear wing with driver-operated drag reduction system
Front suspension Carbon-fibre wishbone and pushrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Rear suspension Carbon-fibre wishbone and pullrod suspension elements operating inboard torsion bar and damper system
Weight Overall vehicle weight 743kg (including driver, excluding fuel)
Weight distribution between 45.4% and 46.4%
Electronics McLaren Applied Technologies. Including chassis control, power unit control, data acquisition, sensors, data analysis and telemetry
Instruments McLaren Applied Technologies dashboard
Brake system Akebono brake calipers and master cylinders
Akebono ‘brake by wire’ rear brake control system
Carbon discs and pads
Steering Power-assisted rack and pinion
Tyres Pirelli P Zero
Race wheels Enkei
Garage radio Kenwood
Paint AkzoNobel Car Refinishes system using Sikkens products
Cooling systems Calsonic Kansei water and oil cooling
Advanced manufacturing Stratasys 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Mazak Advanced Technology Solutions

POWER UNIT
Power unit type Renault E-Tech 19
Minimum weight 145 kg
Primary PU components Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Motor Generator Unit – Kinetic (MGU-K)
Motor Generator Unit – Heat (MGU-H)
Energy Store (ES)
Turbocharger
Control Electronics

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
Capacity 1.6 litres
Cylinders Six
Bank angle 90 degree vee angle
No of valves 24
Max speed 15,000 rpm
Max fuel flow rate 100 kg/hour (above 10,500 rpm)
Fuel consumption 110 kg ‘lights to flag’ regulated fuel capacity limit
Fuel injection Direct injection, single injector per cylinder, 500 bar max
Pressure charging Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine, common shaft

ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM
Architecture Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via Motor Generator Units
Crankshaft coupled electrical MGU-K
Turbocharger coupled electrical MGU-H
Energy store Lithium-Ion battery, between 20 and 25 kg
Maximum energy storage, 4 MJ per lap
MGU-K Maximum speed, 50,000 rpm
Maximum power, 120 kW
Maximum energy recovery, 2 MJ per lap
Maximum energy deployment, 4 MJ per lap
MGU-H Maximum speed >100,000 rpm
Maximum power, unlimited
Maximum energy recovery, unlimited
Maximum energy deployment, unlimited

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox Carbon-fibre composite main case, longitudinally mounted
Gear ratios Eight forward and one reverse
Gear selection Electro-hydraulically operated seamless shift
Differential Epicyclic differential with multi-plate limited slip clutch
Clutch Electro-hydraulically operated, carbon multi-plate

LOGISTICS
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