Collector - McLaren-Honda MP4/5B

In 1989, McLaren had to face the insane challenge of creating a successor to the exceptional MP4/4, victorious in 15 of the 16 rounds of the 1988 season. A challenge met with flying colors by the MP4/5 line.

Published on 05/06/2022 à 14:00

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1990 McLaren MP4-5B © Girardo & Co

Turbo engines having been banned at the end of 1988, Honda developed McLaren an exceptional V10 at 72°. With nearly 700 hp and a dizzying maximum speed of 13 rpm, this engine has made history alongside the Ferrari V12 Tipo 035 to 044 and Renault V10 RS1 to RS25. But we are talking about a time that contemporary V6 Turbo hybrid enthusiasts cannot know...

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