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McLaren M 8F (Canam)



Tuner McLaren
Country GB/USA
Year 1971
Engine Chevrolet ZL1 (Alu)
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 112.700
Stroke 101.600
Capacity (cc) 8111
Power (at revs) 740 HP/6400
Torque 888 Nm/5600
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer G. Coppuck
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2489
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 690
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland LG500 Mk2
Fuel tank size (litres) 270
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 15
Rear rims 17 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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