McLaren #4 McLaren Cars M8B

McLaren #4 McLaren Cars M8B
McLaren
1969 Race Car
United Kingdom
Engine
7.0L Naturally-Aspirated V8
635 bhp (474 kW), 575 lb⋅ft (780 N·m)
Layout
Mid-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
4-speed Transmission
Weight
1444 lbs (655 kg)
40%F/60%R
0.44 hp/lb (0.723 kW/kg)

"The Can-Am series expanded in the late sixties, intending to open up the podium to more competition. However, Bruce McLaren in the # 4 and Denny Hulme in the #5 McLaren M8B had other plans, winning all eleven Can-Am races in 1969. The series became known as “The Bruce and Denny Show” that year, with the McLaren duo winning every race over legendary drivers like Chris Amon, Mario Andretti and Jo Siffert. The #4 M8B was driven by Bruce McLaren himself, grounded by a high-mounted airfoil and powered by a bulletproof seven-liter V8. Bruce McLaren earned six of the eleven wins that year and the M8B’s finished both first and second in eight of the races. The now-legendary M8B’s became known as the “Orange Elephants,” a fitting name for their dayglow paint and hard-charging nature. The M8B made a mark that racing history will never forget – and now you can experience the pavement-pounding performance of the Orange Elephant for yourself."

—Official description

The 1969 McLaren #4 McLaren Cars M8B - abbreviated as "McLaren #4 M8B" - is a Can-Am car by McLaren.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 6 and in all subsequent Motorsport titles.

Synopsis

Drivetrain

The M8B is an evolution of the M8A, featuring an all-aluminum 7.0L (7,046 cc) Chevrolet big-block V8 engine producing 635 hp (474 kW) and 575 ft·lb (780 N·m). This engine was a shorter stroke, larger bore version of the M8A's engine.

Platform

The most noticeable difference from the M8A is that the rear wing was now mounted high on pylons, similar to the Chaparral #66 2E. The wing mounting pylons passed through the bodywork to attach directly to the suspension uprights. This arrangement allowed McLaren to run softer springs than would have been required if the large rear wing had been attached to the bodywork.

Statistics

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	Speed 7.0 Handling 6.9 Acceleration 9.3 Braking 6.7	R 854
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 1,000,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Can-Am Speed: Top Speed: 190.7 mph  (306.8 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.200 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 6.700 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 82.4 ft (25.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 210.2 ft (64.1 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.41 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.61 g

	Speed 7.0 Handling 6.9 Acceleration 9.3 Braking 6.7 Super Rare	R 854
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for 470,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Prototype Group Racing Collection Tier: Tier 4 - Super Rare (+845) Speed: Top Speed: 190.7 mph  (306.8 km/h) 1/4 Mile: 9.750 secs. Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.200 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 6.700 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 88.1 ft (26.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 214.0 ft (65.2 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.41 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.61 g

	Speed 7.2 Braking 6.1 Handling 6.5 Acceleration 9.1	R 860
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 320,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Prototype Group Racing Speed: Top Speed: missing data 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data 120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

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