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Engine
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Configuration |
Ford Cosworth HBE 75º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium alloy block and head
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Displacement |
3,494 cc / 213.2 cu in |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
700 bhp / 522 kW
@ 13,200 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
200 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
carbon fibre honeycomb monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
McLaren 6 speed Semi-Automatic
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
505 kilo / 1,113 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,420 mm (174 in) / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / 990 mm (39 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,902 mm (114.3 in) / 1,626 mm (64 in) / 1,607 mm (63.3 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
1.39 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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