McLaren MP4/4

The McLaren MP4/4, from 1988, symbolizes the perfection of the turbo era. Designed in the context of the final restrictions on turbo (2.5 bar and 150 liters of fuel) that anticipated its ban the following year. With a "low-line" chassis, very low profile and reclined driving position, designed by Steve Nichols and Gordon Murray, the car was a masterpiece of aerodynamics and efficiency. Powered by the Honda RA168E V6 1.5 liter engine, it achieved absolute dominance: 15 victories in 16 races, 15 poles and 97% of the laps led. Only Monza escaped, when Senna crashed into a turn. McLaren swept both championships, with Senna champion and Prost runner-up. Its legacy is to be perhaps the most dominant car in a single season in the entire history of Formula 1.