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Engine
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Configuration |
Ford Cosworth DFY 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium block and head
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Displacement |
2,991 cc / 182.5 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
90.0 mm (3.5 in) / 58.8 mm (2.3 in)
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Compression |
11.5:1 |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Camshaft |
Gear driven
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Fuel feed |
Lucas Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
530 bhp / 395 kW
@ 11,600 rpm
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Torque |
395 Nm / 291 ft lbs
@ 9,600 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
177 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
carbon fibre honeycomb monocoque |
Front suspension |
lower wishbones, upper rocker arms actuating coil springs over dampers |
Rear suspension |
double wishbones, rocker-arm actuated coil springs and dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
McLaren/Hewland 5 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
540 kilo / 1,191 lbs |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,682 mm (105.6 in) / 1,810 mm (71.3 in) / 1,683 mm (66.3 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.98 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- McLaren, the Grand Prix, Can-Am and Indy Cars, by Doug Nye
- McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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Useful links |
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