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
Category	Formula One
Constructor	McLaren
Designer(s)	Gordon Coppuck
Predecessor	McLaren M28
Successor	McLaren M30
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis	Aluminium monocoque
Axle track	1,727 millimetres (68.0 in) (Front) 1,575 millimetres (62.0 in) (Rear)
Engine	Ford-Cosworth DFV, 2,993 cubic centimetres (182.6 cu in; 3.0 L) V8, naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	McLaren / Hewland FGA 400/6 6-speed manual
Power	See Table
Competition history
Notable entrants	Marlboro Team McLaren/Marlboro McLaren International
Notable drivers	7. John Watson 8. Andrea de Cesaris 8. Alain Prost 8. Patrick Tambay 8. Stephen South
Debut	1979 British Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles F/Laps 26 0 0 0

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.

Specifications

Trim	Horsepower	HP RPM	Torque	Torque RPM	Weight	Dimensions (L x W x H x WB) [2]
A [3]	513 hp (520.1 PS; 382.5 kW)	10,600	405 N⋅m (298.7 lb⋅ft)	9,500	545 kg (1,201.5 lb)	4,394 mm (173.0 in)	2,057 mm (81.0 in)	1,016 mm (40.0 in)	2,692 mm (106.0 in)
B [4]	528 hp (535.3 PS; 393.7 kW)		420 N⋅m (309.8 lb⋅ft)		540 kg (1,190.5 lb)
C [5]	533 hp (540.4 PS; 397.5 kW)		440 N⋅m (324.5 lb⋅ft)		530 kg (1,168.4 lb)
F [6]	547 hp (554.6 PS; 407.9 kW)		450 N⋅m (331.9 lb⋅ft)		510 kg (1,124.4 lb)

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position) (results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	Points	WCC
1979	Marlboro Team McLaren	M29	Ford Cosworth DFV	G		ARG	BRA	RSA	USW	ESP	BEL	MON	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	NED	ITA	CAN	USA	15*	7th
					John Watson									4	5	9	Ret	Ret	6	6
					Patrick Tambay										Ret	10	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret
1980	Marlboro Team McLaren	M29B M29C	Ford Cosworth DFV	G		ARG	BRA	RSA	USW	BEL	MON	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	NED	ITA	CAN	USA		11**	9th
					John Watson	Ret	11	11	4	NC	DNQ	7	8	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	4	NC
					Alain Prost	6	5	DNS		Ret	Ret	Ret	6	11	7
					Stephen South				DNQ
1981	Marlboro McLaren International	M29F	Ford Cosworth DFV	G		USW	BRA	ARG	SMR	BEL	MON	ESP	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	NED	ITA	CAN	CPL	28***	6th
					John Watson	Ret	8
					Andrea de Cesaris	Ret	Ret	11	6	Ret
Sources: [7] [8]

* 8 points in 1979 scored using the McLaren M28
** 1 point in 1980 scored using the McLaren M30
*** 27 points in 1981 scored using the McLaren MP4/1

References

1. "McLaren M29 Cosworth – Specifications". Ultimatecarpage. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
2. "1979 - 1980 McLaren M29 Cosworth Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
3. "McLaren M29 specs, performance data". FastestLaps.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
4. "McLaren M29 B specs, performance data". FastestLaps.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
5. "McLaren M29 C specs, lap times, performance data". FastestLaps.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
6. "McLaren M29 F specs, performance data". FastestLaps.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
7. "McLaren M29". StatsF1. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
8. "McLaren M29F". StatsF1. Retrieved 12 April 2024.