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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1987
Designed by:Steve Nichols
Predecessor:McLaren MP4/2C TAG-Porsche
Successor:McLaren MP4/4 Honda
Source:Company press release
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration TAG/Porsche TTE-P01 80º V6
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight 150 kilo / 330.7 lbs
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 1,498 cc / 91.4 cu in
Bore / Stroke 82.0 mm (3.2 in) / 47.3 mm (1.9 in)
Compression 7.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Camshaft Gear driven
Fuel feed Bosch Fuel Injection
Aspiration 2 KKK Turbos
Power 830 bhp / 619 kW
BHP/Liter 554 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) ventilated carbon ceramic discs
Drive Rear wheel drive

Race history
Major wins
1987 Brazilian Grand Prix (Alain Prost in MP4/3 - 3)
1987 Belgian Grand Prix (Alain Prost in MP4/3 - 3)
1987 Portuguese Grand Prix (Alain Prost in MP4/3 - 4)

Auctions
Past sales

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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