The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren M 24



Tuner
Country GB/USA
Year 1977
Engine Ford Cosworth DFX
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.700
Stroke 57.300
Capacity (cc) 2644
Power (at revs) 900 HP/9500
Torque 678 Nm/7800
Induction 1 turbo
Ignition Mallory
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer J. Baldwin/G. Coppuck
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Monroe
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2667
Front track (mm) 1727
Rear track (mm) 1651
Weight (kg) 703
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland T
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 15
Rear rims 15 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 345

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