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McLaren M 6A (Canam)



Tuner McLaren/Knutson
Country GB/USA
Year 1967
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 102.600
Stroke 88.900
Capacity (cc) 5882
Power (at revs) 525 HP/7000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas/McLaren f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer R. Herd/G. Coppuck
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2311*
Front track (mm) 1346
Rear track (mm) 1346
Weight (kg) 614
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland LG 600
Fuel tank size (litres) 245
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "8,5 x 15"
Rear rims "13,5 x 15"
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 285

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