The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren MP 4/1C



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1983
Engine Ford Cosworth DFY
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 90.000
Stroke 58.800
Capacity (cc) 2991
Power (at revs) 530 HP/11600
Torque 395 Nm/9600
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Carbonfibre monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer J. Barnard
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2682
Front track (mm) 1810
Rear track (mm) 1683
Weight (kg) 540
Drive rear
Number of gears 5/6
Gearbox McLaren/Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres) 180
Brakes
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 16 x 13
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 23/62 - 13X
Rear tyres 40/66 - 13X
Maximum speed (kph)

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