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Engine
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Configuration |
Mercedes-Benz FO 110K 72º V10
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
light alloy block and head
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Displacement |
2,997 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 |
860 bhp / 642 kW
@ 19,500 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
287 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
carbon-fibre composite with aluminium honeycomb monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes (fr/r) |
ventilated carbon-ceramic discs |
Gearbox |
McLaren Paddle Operated 7 speed Semi-automatic
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
600 kilo / 1,323 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,597 mm (181 in) / 1,800 mm (70.9 in) / 1,016 mm (40 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
3,074 mm (121 in) / 1,422 mm (56 in) / 1,397 mm (55 in)
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Fuel tank |
162 Litre (42.8 Gallon US / 35.6 Gallon Imperial)
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Wheels (fr/r) |
12 x 13 / 13.7 x 13 |
Tyres |
Bridgestone |
Performance figures |
Power to weight |
1.43 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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Useful links |
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