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McLaren
M5A (1967)
Formula One car, a single example
Still being researched: why it matters, identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 1 Built
- Years
- Not yet verified
- Engine
- BRM V12 · 3,000 cc / 3 LFactory: 3 L
- Power
- Not yet verified
- Top speed
- Not yet verified
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Not yet verified
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total model productionMcLaren M5A, a one-off Formula 1 car | 11 | Factory production | Independently researched |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
The M5A started late because of delays to its BRM V12 engine. Its first race was the Canadian Grand Prix, where it ran a strong second until the battery had to be replaced during the race.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard M5A (1967).
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine manufacturer | BRM2 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | BRM V122 |
| Displacement | 3,000 cc / 3 LFactory: 3 L2 Independently researched |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Power | Not yet verified |
| Power at | Not yet verified |
| Torque | Not yet verified |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Manufacturer | Hewland2 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | transaxle (Hewland DG)2 Independently researched |
| Gears | 52 Independently researched |
| Driven wheels | Not yet verified |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Aluminium alloy panelled monocoque formed over mild steel bulkheads2 |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Single top link with radius arm, lower wishbone, anti-roll bar, outboard coil spring/shock2 Independently researched |
| Rear suspension | Outboard coil spring/shock units2 Independently researched |
| Brakes | Lockheed discs and calipers all around2 Independently researched |
| Steering | Not yet verified |
| Body construction | Monocoque sides with fibreglass nose cone and cockpit surround2 Independently researched |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mmFactory: 96 in · converted2 Independently researched |
| Length | Not yet verified |
| Width | Not yet verified |
| Height | Not yet verified |
| Front track | 1,470 mmFactory: 58 in · converted2 Independently researched |
| Rear track | 1,470 mmFactory: 58 in · converted2 Independently researched |
| Kerb weight | Not yet verified |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
- 1
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2
M5A (1967-68) Level B Bruce McLaren Trust
- 3-litre BRM V12
- delays with its BRM V12 engine
- 3-litre BRM V12 with Borg & Beck clutch
- Hewland DG 5-speed transaxle
- Aluminium alloy panelled monocoque formed over mild steel bulkheads
- Single top link with radius arm, lower wishbone, anti-roll bar
- outboard coil spring/shock units at rear
- Lockheed discs and calipers all around
- Formed by monocoque sides apart from fibreglass nose cone
- Wheelbase 96 inches, front track 58 inches, rear track 58 inches.
- front track 58 inches
- rear track 58 inches
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