M16A - 1971
This is the wedge shaped Indianapolis car for 1971 using the turbocharged Offenhauser engine and a Hewland LG500 4-speed transaxle. The chassis is a full aluminum monocoque with Goodyear 75-gallon fuel bags and fiberglass body panels.
Chassis: Aluminium monocoque
Suspension: Front suspension by rocker arm and lower wishbone, and rear suspension is by reversed lower wishbone with a top link and radius rods. Shocks by Koni
Brakes: Lockheed
Body: Aluminium monocoque and fiberglass panels
Engine: Turbocharged Offenhauser engine and Hewland LG500 4-speed transaxle
Dimensions: Wheelbase is 101 inches, with front and rear track 58 inches. Wheels are cast magnesium of 15-inch diameter front and rear with 10-inch front rims and 14-inch rear rims. Overall length 155 inches, width at the cockpit 38 inches, weight 1380 pounds distributed 30 percent front/70 percent rear.
Photos: Michael Cooper and the Hunter family collection
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