The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren M 26



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1977
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
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) 485 HP/10600
Torque 353 Nm/8500
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Coppuck
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2743
Front track (mm) 1600
Rear track (mm) 1626
Weight (kg) 589
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hewland-McLaren
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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