The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren M 25



Tuner Alan Smith
Country GB/USA
Year 1976
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 103.000
Stroke 76.000
Capacity (cc) 4992
Power (at revs) 520 HP/8000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer J. Barnard
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2717
Front track (mm) 1625
Rear track (mm) 1651
Weight (kg) 640
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland DG 300
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 18 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 280

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