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McLaren M 24 B (CART)



Tuner
Country GB/USA
Year 1979
Engine Ford Cosworth DFX
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 88.260
Stroke 53.500
Capacity (cc) 2618
Power (at revs) 825 HP/9500
Torque 667 Nm/8000
Induction "turbo (1,75)"
Ignition Mallory
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Monroe
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2692
Front track (mm) 1603
Rear track (mm) 1600
Weight (kg) 725
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Weisman
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 15
Rear rims 14 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 24.0/10.0-15
Rear tyres 27.0/14.0-15
Maximum speed (kph) 330

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