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McLaren M 8FP (Interserie)



Tuner McLaren
Country GB/USA
Year 1972
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 8297
Power (at revs) 735 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer G. Coppuck
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2489
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 780
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 350

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