The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren M 29F



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1981
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) 490 HP/10750
Torque 353 Nm/9000
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Coppuck
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox McLaren-Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 23/59 - 13X
Rear tyres 38/66 - 13X
Maximum speed (kph)

A-Z Racing Cars Home Site Home