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Engine
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Configuration |
Honda RA100-E 72º V10
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium alloy block and head
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Displacement |
3,493 cc / 213.2 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 52.5 mm (2.1 in)
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Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Camshaft |
Gear driven
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Fuel feed |
Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
690 bhp / 515 kW
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BHP/Liter |
198 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
carbon-fibre composite and aluminium honeycomb monocoque with fully stressed engine |
Front suspension |
double wishbones, pull-rod actuated springs and dampers, anti-roll bar |
Rear suspension |
double wishbones, push-rod actuated springs and dampers, anti-roll bar |
Brakes (fr/r) |
ventilated carbon ceramic discs |
Gearbox |
McLaren 6 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
500 kilo / 1,102 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,470 mm (176 in) / 2,133 mm (84 in) / 965 mm (38 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,895 mm (114 in) / 1,824 mm (71.8 in) / 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
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Wheels (fr/r) |
11.75 x 13 / 16.25 x 13 |
Performance figures |
Power to weight |
1.38 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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