McLaren M29

McLaren M29
McLaren M29B
McLaren M29C
McLaren M29F

John Watson's 1979-specification M29 housed in the Donington Grand Prix Collection in 2007
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMcLaren
Designer(s)Gordon Coppuck
PredecessorMcLaren M28
SuccessorMcLaren M30
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisAluminium monocoque
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, 2993cc V8, naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionMcLaren / Hewland FGA 400/6 6-speed manual
Competition history
Notable entrantsMarlboro Team McLaren/Marlboro McLaren International
Notable drivers7. United Kingdom John Watson
8. Italy Andrea de Cesaris
8. France Alain Prost
8. France Patrick Tambay
8. United Kingdom Stephen South
Debut1979 British Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
26000

The McLaren M29 is a Formula One racing car built and run by McLaren during the 1979 Formula One World Championship and the 1980 Formula One World Championship. The F version of the McLaren M29 was built in 1979, but only ran during five races of the 1981 Formula One World Championship. The M29F was the last of the M-numbered cars to be raced, as later in the season, the McLaren MP4/1 was readied for use in the championship.

  1. ^ "McLaren M29 Cosworth – Specifications". Ultimatecarpage. Retrieved 12 April 2024.

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