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Engine
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Configuration |
Mercedes-Benz FO 110G 72º V10
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Weight |
107 kilo / 235.9 lbs |
Construction |
light alloy block and head
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Displacement |
2,998 cc / 182.9 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 |
760 bhp / 567 kW
@ 16,000 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
254 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Body |
carbon fibre panels |
Chassis |
carbon fibre / honeycomb monocoque |
Front suspension |
double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers |
Rear suspension |
double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated carbon discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
6 speed Semi-automatic
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
600 kilo / 1,323 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,547 mm (179 in) / 1,800 mm (70.9 in) / 1,016 mm (40 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
3,060 mm (120.5 in) / 1,410 mm (55.5 in) / 1,397 mm (55 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
1.27 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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