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McLaren (Trojan) M 12 Chaparral (Canam)



Tuner Chaparral
Country GB/USA
Year 1969
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 108.000
Stroke 95.500
Capacity (cc) 6997
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2375
Front track (mm) 1448
Rear track (mm) 1397
Weight (kg) 630
Drive rear
Number of gears 4/5
Gearbox Hewland LG 500
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)

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