The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren M16E



Tuner
Country GB/USA
Year 1976
Engine Meyer Drake Offenhauser
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 111.100
Stroke 67.300
Capacity (cc) 2611
Power (at revs) max. 900 HP/9000
Torque
Induction Garrett turbo
Ignition
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Coppuck/J. Barnard
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2565
Front track (mm) 1473
Rear track (mm) 1524
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 3/4
Gearbox Hewland LG 500
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 315

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