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Slot.it CA26b McLaren M8E/D n.12 Interserie Silverstone 1974
Reference : CA26b
Description
Driver : Kaye Griffiths
The M8D was a prototype race car, built in 1970 by McLaren Cars to compete in che Can-Am Challenge Cup.
In 1971, Trojan built new cars for private teams; two of them were prepared with body similar to the M8D, and thus they are known as the M8E/D.
One of them was engaged in several Formula Libre and Interserie events, driven by Kaye Griffiths. In 1974, the Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham decided to sponsor the car, giving it the decoration that it still have nowadays.
In comparison with the former ‘M8’, the M8D was wider and with a lower wing, which was also braced to the chassis, as the high mounted, suspension attached wings had been banned.
Chassis was an aluminium sheet monocoque with steel bulkheads and stressed engine. Bodywork was in glass-fibre.
The engine was a Chevrolet V8 with Lucas fuel injection, prepared by George Bolthoff. On the last evolutions of this engine, the displacement was more than 8 litres, with maximum power near to 750 Hp. The transmission was the 4 speeds Hewland LG500. The wheels had a 15 inches diameter, a width of 11 inches at front and 16 inches at rear. Tracks: front 1575 mm, rear 1486 mm. Wheelbase: 2387 mm. Width: 1930 mm. Length: 4166 mm. The overall weight of the ‘M8E/D’ version was 650 kg.
Description of spare parts
- Slot.it SP15c Universal Hornby SSD chip €27.90
- Slot.it SP19 Competition Copper Braids 1m €5.50
- Slot.it SP22b Silicon Cables High Flexibility 1m - 23 AWG (0.25mm2) €4.70
- Slot.it SP43 Universal Carrera digital Chip €27.90
- Slot.it W15808215A Short Hub Aluminum Wheels Ø15,8 x 8,2mm x2 €6.90
- Slot.it W15808215P Plastic Wheels Ø15.8x8.2mm x4 €4.20
Technical sheet
Brand
McLaren
Race Car Number
12
Color
Blue
System
Analog
Compatible Analog
Yes
Carrera DIGITAL conversion
Slot.it SP43
Scalextric Digital conversion
Slot.it SP15c
Motor mount
Sidewinder
Motor
MX06 V12/3 21 500 revolutions/minute
Couple
170 g*cm
Transmission
Rear-wheel-drive (rear 2 wheels)
Gear ratio
11:32 (Pinion 11 teeth - Crown 32 teeth)
Suspension
No
Lighting
No
Magnet
Yes
Length
125 mm
Height
30 mm
Wheelbase
73 mm
Tires size
Front PT2120C1 - Rear PT2120C1
Axle width
Front 62 mm - Rear 62 mm
Weight
62 gr
Scale
1:32
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