| Chief Designer | Steve Nichols |
| Designed In | 1988 |
| Significance of Name | McLaren Project 4, 4th design |
| Active Years | 1988 |
| Cars Entered | 32 |
| Races Contested | 16 |
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| Average Classification | Median: 1, Mean: 1.96 (Standard deviation: 1.88) |
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| Average Qualifying Position | Median: 2, Mean: 1.88 (Standard deviation: 1.24) |
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| Fastest Laps | 10 |
| Average Fastest Lap Position | Median: 2, Mean: 2.90 (Standard deviation: 3.76) |
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| Races Led | 21 |
| Laps Led | 1003 |
| Race Distance Led | 4622 km |
| Debut | 1988 Brazilian GP |
| Maiden Win | 1988 Brazilian GP |
| Last Race | 1988 Australian GP |
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