The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren M 16C



Tuner Knutson
Country GB/USA
Year 1973
Engine Meyer Drake Offenhauser
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 2605
Power (at revs) 850 HP/9000
Torque
Induction "Turbo (2,46)"
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Coppuck
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 690
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres) 284
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 378

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