title: McLaren M18
text: # 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.
  
  