The A-Z of Racing Cars


McLaren M 4A



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1968
Engine Ford Cosworth FVA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.700
Stroke 69.250
Capacity (cc) 1594
Power (at revs) 210 HP/8000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Herd
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT 200
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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