The McLaren

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#1
I love this car:

Model BMW S70/2
Type 6.1 liter, 48 valve V-12 with aluminum block and heads, 627 bhp
Bore and stroke 3.38 x 3.41 in (86 x 87 mm)
Displacement 370 cubic in, 6064 cc
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Engine control system Bosch Motronic with port fuel injection
Emissions controls 3-way catalytic converter feedback fuel-air-ratio control auxiliary air pump

Valve gear Chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, variable intake timing

Power (SAE net) 618 bhp @ 7400 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 479 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Redline 7500 rpm
0-60 mph 3.1 seconds
top speed 230-240 mph
World speed record of 240.1 mph for the fastest production car in March 1998.
McLaren F1 LM model 680 hp & 520 ft-lbs of torque
The LM's set a 0-100-0 mph world record for a production car, 11.5 seconds while traveling a distance of only 828.4 feet!



 
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There is no doubt in my mind that the 'Big Mac' will never be beaten for its combination of speed, power, handling, and usability. That engine is so truly beautiful. I want one even just to look at it [hihi]
 


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