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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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Construction |
aluminium block and head
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Displacement |
8,095 cc / 494 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
112.8 mm (4.4 in) / 101.6 mm (4 in)
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Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
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Fuel feed |
Lucas Fuel Injection
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
740 bhp / 552 kW
@ 6,400 rpm
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Torque |
888 Nm / 655 ft lbs
@ 5,600 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
91 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
aluminium monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, coil springs, shock absorbers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
Hewland LG500 II 4 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
700 kilo / 1,543 lbs |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,464 mm (97 in) / 1,524 mm (60 in) / 1,494 mm (58.8 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
1.06 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
- Can-Am, by Pete Lyons
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