: While it retained the "MP4-17" name, team insiders noted this was misleading; almost everything except the main carbon fiber tub was brand new, including the suspension and engine.
: The car featured a completely redesigned suspension specifically engineered to better utilize Michelin tires , which McLaren had only switched to late in the previous season. 17.mp4
The reference to "" most likely refers to the McLaren MP4-17 , a iconic Formula 1 car from the early 2000s. An interesting feature of this car, particularly its "D" variant, is the massive performance leap it achieved through technical refinement rather than a total redesign. The McLaren MP4-17D "Super-Evolution" : While it retained the "MP4-17" name, team