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McLaren M 21-Ford BDA



Tuner Cosworth
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford Cosworth BDF
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,8"
Bore 88.900
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1927
Power (at revs) 276 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Bellamy
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 460
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT 200
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 8.4/20.0-13
Rear tyres 11.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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