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McLaren M18

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McLaren M18[1]
CategoryFormula 5000
ConstructorMcLaren
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel and aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly
Axle trackFront: 60 in (1,500 mm)
Rear: 60 in (1,500 mm)
Wheelbase100 in (2,500 mm)
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,940 cc (301.5 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
TransmissionHewland L.G.500 5-speed manual
Weight1,470 lb (670 kg)
Competition history
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Brian Redman
Debut1971
RacesWins
162

The McLaren M18 is an open-wheel Formula 5000 racing car designed and made by McLaren in 1971.[2]

Development

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The car was conceived to participate in the 1971 Formula 5000 season to replace the M10.[3]

Design

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The car was powered by a 470-hp Chevrolet V8, which drove the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.[4]

Racing history

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The car, entrusted to the driver Brian Redman, did not have the hoped-for success and won only two of the 16 championship races.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "1971 McLaren M18 Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "McLaren M18/22 Chev – primotipo…". primotipo...
  3. ^ Klopfer, Wolfgang (June 15, 2004). Formula 5000 in Europe. BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 9783833405457 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "McLaren « F5000 « OldRacingCars.com". www.oldracingcars.com.
  5. ^ Brown, Allen. "McLaren M18 car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
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