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: Despite being an evolution, the 17D was reportedly over 2 seconds per lap faster than the original 17 during pre-season testing.

While most Formula 1 teams debut an entirely new chassis each year, McLaren chose to evolve the existing MP4-17 into the for the 2003 season. This resulted in several unique features: 17.mp4

: 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. : Despite being an evolution, the 17D was

: 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. : The car featured a completely redesigned suspension

: It was so effective that it nearly won the 2003 World Championship in the hands of Kimi Räikkönen, losing by only two points to Michael Schumacher, despite the car being based on a year-old design. So how new is the MP4-17D? - Autosport Forums

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"