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Engine
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Configuration |
Chevrolet 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Displacement |
4,949 cc / 302 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
101.6 mm (4 in) / 76.3 mm (3 in)
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Compression |
11.5:1 |
Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
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Fuel feed |
Lucas Fuel Injection
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
468 bhp / 349 kW
@ 7,500 rpm
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Torque |
499 Nm / 368 ft lbs
@ 5,500 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
95 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Gearbox |
5 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
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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