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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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