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Following a lackluster 1987 season, McLaren needed a revolution. Designers Steve Nichols and the legendary Gordon Murray delivered just that.

Joined the team in 1988, bringing relentless speed and aggression. 4_5893033616484599888.mp4

The car remains the ultimate symbol of 1980s F1 engineering excellence and is a staple in the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. A of the V6 engine? Details on the 1988 Monza race that they didn't win? Following a lackluster 1987 season, McLaren needed a

Despite the massive power, the Honda engine was remarkably fuel-efficient, which was critical due to the strictly enforced fuel limits (150 liters total per race) imposed by the FIA for that season. Following a lackluster 1987 season