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| Engine
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| Configuration |
Ford Cosworth FVA Straight 4
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| Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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| Construction |
cast-iron block, aluminium head
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| Displacement |
1,598 cc / 97.5 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke |
85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 69.1 mm (2.7 in)
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| 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 |
218 bhp / 163 kW
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| BHP/Liter |
136 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain |
| Gearbox |
Hewland FT200 4 speed Manual
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| Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions |
| Weight |
421 kilo / 928 lbs |
| Performance figures |
| Power to weight |
0.52 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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Ultimatecarpage.com
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