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SPECIFICATIONS
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Make:
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McLaren |
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Model:
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M8E
Can-Am |
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Year:
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1971 |
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Color:
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Yellow |
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Engine:
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Alloy
Chevrolet |
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CC:
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8095 |
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Power:
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700
bhp |
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Transmission:
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Hewland
LG-500 |
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Brakes:
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Lockheed
Discs |
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Length:
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153" |
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Width:
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74" |
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Height:
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36" |
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Weight:
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1800
lbs |
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Chassis
no:
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80-04 |
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The
M8E was the Trojan production car for the 1971 season, the M8F designation
went to the Team McLaren works cars. The M8E body shape was based
on a combination of the M8B and M8D. The M8E has a 4-inch narrower
track, with a smaller more robust fiberglass body than the M8D and
instead of the side fins, it had a low strut supported rear wing,
making a weight savings of 22 pounds. The prototype M8E was tested
briefly by Denny Hulme at Goodwood in 1970 before the batch of customer
cars were built.
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