McLaren M18
# McLaren M18

The McLaren M18 is an open-wheel Formula 5000 racing car designed and made by McLaren in 1971.

## Development

The car was conceived to participate in the 1971 Formula 5000 season to replace the M10.

## Design

The car was powered by a 470-hp Chevrolet V8, which drove the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.

## Racing history

The car, entrusted to the driver Brian Redman, did not have the hoped-for success and only managed to win two of the 16 championship races.

