M2B
- 1966
This was McLaren Racing's first Formula 1 car. Technically it was a spectacular success,
for the chassis was the stiffest open cockpit unit ever built, with torsional rigidity
approaching 10,000lbs/ft per degree. The 1966 season was the first to be run under
the 3 litre Formula 1, however the McLaren car was not a success and was shelved at
the end of the year. two chassis were built, but only one raced.Chassis: Bathtub type monocoque formed from Mallite
and duralumin panelling formed over mild steel bulkheads.
Suspension: Independent by upper rocker arm operating in-board coil
spring/shock units with radius arm and lower wishbone in front. Upper transverse link and
radius arm, lower reverse wishbone and radius arm with outboard coil springs/shock units
at rear. McLaren cast magnesium wheels, 13 x 8� front and 13 x 12 rear.
Brakes: Girling discs all round with dual circuits and BR calipers, AR
rear.
Body: Formed by monocoque sides apart from fibreglass nose cone and
cockpit surround, and engine covers used occasionally with both engines.
Engine: 3 Litre Ford V-8, ex Indianapolis twincam engine later replaced
temporarily by 3 litre Serenissima V-8; Borg & Beck clutch and 5 speed ZF 5DS25
transaxle.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 96 inches, front track 59 inches, rear track 59
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