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McLaren M 8A (Canam)



Tuner McLaren
Country GB/USA
Year 1968
Engine Chevrolet ZL1 427
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 107.000
Stroke 95.500
Capacity (cc) 6997
Power (at revs) 620-640 HP/7000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas/McLaren f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer J. Marquart/G. Coppuck
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2390
Front track (mm) 1475
Rear track (mm) 1475
Weight (kg) 660
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland LG 500
Fuel tank size (litres) 280
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "12,5 x 15"
Rear rims 16 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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