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McLaren M 5A



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1967
Engine BRM
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 74.610
Stroke 57.150
Capacity (cc) 2998
Power (at revs) 375 HP/9500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Herd
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2440
Front track (mm) 1474
Rear track (mm) 1474
Weight (kg) 531
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland DG
Fuel tank size (litres) 190
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 4.75 x 13
Rear tyres 5.5 or 6.0 x 15
Maximum speed (kph)

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