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The V8 Engine for McLaren’s new MP4-12C

Authors: Steve M. Sapsford, Tim Yates, Richard Farquhar

Published in: MTZ worldwide | Issue 1/2012

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The 441 kW, 3.8 l turbo-charged V8 engine that powers McLaren’s new MP4-12C supercar was designed by McLaren in collaboration with Ricardo who will also manufacture it. The engine reconciles ambitious performance targets with good fuel economy and CO₂ emissions at only 279 g/km. …

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Title: The V8 Engine for McLaren’s new MP4-12C
Authors: Steve M. Sapsford
Tim Yates
Richard Farquhar
Publication date: 01-01-2012
Publisher: Springer Automotive Media
Published in: MTZ worldwide / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 2192-9114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1365/s38313-012-0127-4

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