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McLaren-Mercedes MP4/11  Technical Specification    (1996)
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Engine                Mercedes-Benz FO110 Phase 3
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Cubic Capacity:       3000cc
Component Drive:      Geartrain
Number of Cylinders:  V10 at an angle of 75 degrees
Valves:               Pneumatic valve springs
Cylinder Block:       Sand cast aluminium alloy,
                      wet liners

Cylinder Heads:       One piece sand cast aluminium
                      alloy
Crankshaft:           Forged steel
Camshaft:             Two per bank of cylinders, 4 valves
                      per cylinder
Injection and
ignition:             TAG Electronic Systems
Dimensions:           590 x 500 x 522 (in mm)
Spark Plugs:          NGK


Transmission
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- McLaren longitudinal six speed gearbox with
  semi-automatic operation.
- Control by TAG Electronic Systems.
- McLaren drive shafts and cv assemblies.


Chassis
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- McLaren moulded carbon fibre/honeycomb composite using
  materials supplied by Hercules Aerospace, incorporating
  high modulus material.
- Contains integral safety fuel cell.


Suspension/Running Gear
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Front Suspension:     Inboard spring/damper operated by
                      pushrod bellcrank - unequal length
                      wishbones
Rear Suspension:      Inboard spring/damper operated by
                      pushrod bellcrank - unequal length
                      wishbones
Dampers:              Penske 
Brakes:               AP Racing calipers and master
                      cylinders 
Tyres:                Goodyear 
Race:                 Wheels Enkei 

Bodywork Construction
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- One piece side pod and engine cover.
- Separate floor section, front suspension cover,
  structural nose with integral front wing, rear wing
  assembly.


Cooling/Lubricants/Fuels
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Fuels/Lubricants:     Mobil
Water Radiators:      McLaren/Calsonic
Oil:                  Radiators McLaren/Calsonic
Oil Tank:             Integral with gearbox casing


Electronics
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TAG Electronic Management System 2000 integrated engine
and chassis control and data acquisition system.

TAG Electronic Systems also supply the electronic
dashboard, ignition coils, alternator voltage control,
sensors, data analysis and telemetry systems. 


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Source: McLaren
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