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McLaren M 8B (Canam)



Tuner McLaren
Country GB/USA
Year 1969
Engine Chevrolet 430
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 113.000
Stroke 88.000
Capacity (cc) 7060
Power (at revs) 635 HP/7000
Torque 760 Nm/
Induction
Ignition Vertex
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2388
Front track (mm) 1450
Rear track (mm) 1400
Weight (kg) 671
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland LG 500
Fuel tank size (litres) 284
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 9-10 x 15
Rear rims 15-16 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 335

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