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McLaren M 20 (Canam)



Tuner McLaren
Country GB/USA
Year 1972
Engine Chevrolet Reynolds
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 114.300
Stroke 101.600
Capacity (cc) 8340
Power (at revs) 770 HP/7000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer G. Coppuck
Front suspension
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2540
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 780
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland LG Mk2
Fuel tank size (litres) 300
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11-12 x 15
Rear rims 17-19 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 330

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