McLaren M24
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Category | IndyCar |
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Constructor | McLaren Racing |
Designer(s) | Gordon Coppuck John Barnard |
Predecessor | McLaren M16 |
Successor | None |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Aluminium monocoque |
Engine | Ford-Cosworth DFX 2,650 cc (161.7 cu in) V8 turbocharged Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted |
Transmission | Hewland 3-speed manual |
Tyres | Goodyear |
Competition history | |
Notable entrants | McLaren Penske Racing |
Notable drivers | Johnny Rutherford Tom Sneva |
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The McLaren M24 was a race car designed and built by McLaren between 1977 and 1979 for Indy car racing.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
M24 was also the last-ever McLaren IndyCar car to date before McLaren decided to withdraw from CART IndyCar World Series after 1979 USAC Championship Car and SCCA/CART Indy Car Series seasons respectively due to Mclaren concentrating on Formula One programme.