The McLaren M18 is an open-wheel Formula 5000 racing car designed and made by McLaren in 1971.[2]
| Category | Formula 5000 | ||||
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| Constructor | McLaren | ||||
| Technical specifications | |||||
| Chassis | Steel and aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly | ||||
| Axle track | Front: 60 in (1,500 mm) Rear: 60 in (1,500 mm) | ||||
| Wheelbase | 100 in (2,500 mm) | ||||
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,940 cc (301.5 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA | ||||
| Transmission | Hewland L.G.500 5-speed manual | ||||
| Weight | 1,470 lb (670 kg) | ||||
| Competition history | |||||
| Notable drivers |  Brian Redman | ||||
| Debut | 1971 | ||||
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Development edit
The car was conceived to participate in the 1971 Formula 5000 season to replace the M10.[3]
Design edit
The car was powered by a 470-hp Chevrolet V8, which drove the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.[4]
Racing history edit
The car, entrusted to the driver Brian Redman, did not have the hoped-for success and only managed to win two of the 16 championship races.[5]
References edit
- ^ "1971 McLaren M18 Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "McLaren M18/22 Chev – primotipo…". primotipo...
- ^ Klopfer, Wolfgang (June 15, 2004). Formula 5000 in Europe. BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 9783833405457 – via Google Books.
- ^ "McLaren « F5000 « OldRacingCars.com". www.oldracingcars.com.
- ^ Brown, Allen. "McLaren M18 car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.