McLaren #4 Bruce McLaren Motor Racing M1B

McLaren #4 Bruce McLaren Motor Racing M1B
McLaren
1966 Race Car
United Kingdom
Engine
5.4L Naturally-Aspirated V8
526 bhp (392 kW), 442 lb⋅ft (600 N·m)
Layout
Mid-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
4-speed Transmission
Weight
1849 lbs (839 kg)
41%F/59%R
0.284 hp/lb (0.468 kW/kg)

The 1966 McLaren #4 Bruce McLaren Motor Racing M1B - abbreviated as "McLaren #4 M1B" - is a prototype race car by McLaren.

It appears in Forza Motorsport (2023).

Synopsis

The M1, short for "Mark 1", was developed by Bruce McLaren Motor Racing team for use in the North American Can-Am series and Group 7 series. The M1B version ran from 1965 to 1966 and was the team's first self-designed and developed sports car.

Formed in 1963 by Bruce McLaren, the team developed the M1A as a replacement for the Zerek Special, a modified Cooper T53 Formula 1 car acquired in 1964 that proved to be competitive. Built by manufacturing company Elva, it featured a new chassis design and a Traco-Olds 4.5-liter V8 engine.

The M1B is an evolution of the M1A, featuring a stiffer revised chassis, a new body and a Chevrolet 5.4-liter V8 engine. It raced in the second half of the 1965 season and since 1966, in the Can-Am series.

While not having much success since then, being outclassed by Lolas and Chaparrals, it paved the way for successful Can-Am cars, such as the M6A and the M8B.

Paired to a Hewland L.G. 500 4-speed manual transmission, the Chevrolet V8 has an output of over 510 hp (380 kW) and 443 ft·lb (601 N·m) of torque.

Statistics

	Speed 6.1 Braking 5.1 Handling 5.3 Acceleration 8.0	R 805
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 256,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Prototype Group Racing Speed: Top Speed: 202.8 mph  (326.3 km/h) 1/4 Mile: 9.567 secs. Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.100 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 6.200 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 84.6 ft (25.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 220.7 ft (67.3 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.36 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.43 g

Conversions

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Trivia

• In Forza Motorsport (2023), prior to Update 21, it was valued at 302,000 CR.

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