McLaren M18 1971

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Trojan built this Formula A/5000 and this production model for 1971 used a 5-litre Chevrolet V8 with a Hewland DG transaxle.

The M18 is a much revised Formula A/5000 car with a much lower, flatter nose.

Chassis: It has a full aluminium monocoque chassis

Suspension: Front suspension is by a lower wishbone with a top link and radius arm, while the rear suspension is by a reversed lower wishbone with a top link and radius rods

Brakes:

Body:

Engine: 5-litre Chevrolet V8 engine with a Hewland DG transaxle

Dimensions: Wheelbase of 100 inches, a front track of 59.5 inches and a rear track of 60 inches. It has 13-inch front wheels with 11-inch rims, and 15-inch rear wheels with 16-inch rims.