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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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| Related articles |
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| Useful links |
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