The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren M 7A



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1968
Engine Ford Cosw. DFV S8
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 415 HP/9200
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Herd/G. Coppuck
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2337
Front track (mm) 1473
Rear track (mm) 1422
Weight (kg) 540
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 301
Fuel tank size (litres) 180
Brakes Lockheed/Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 15
Rear rims x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 4.50/10.60-15
Rear tyres 6.00/13.70-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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