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Engine
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Configuration |
Mercedes-Benz 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium alloy block and head
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Displacement |
2,400 cc / 146.5 cu in |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Fuel Injection
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
carbon and kevlar composite monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, push-rod actuated springs over Sachs dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion, power assisted |
Brakes |
ventilated ceramic discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
7 speed Semi-Automatic
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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Useful links |
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