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The car won the "World Cup" of F1 cars to discover the most popular Formula 1 car of all time.

The "MP4" designation originates from the 1981 merger of Ron Dennis’s Project Four Racing with McLaren. g60711.mp4

The Honda engine deal was signed late, in August 1987, forcing a rushed design process for the 1988 car. The car won the "World Cup" of F1

If you are interested in a different McLaren model (e.g., the MP4-12C road car or the MP4/11), let me know! I can also provide more details on the technical specs of the MP4/4's Honda engine. in August 1987