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[kach22i]

Blue Oval Icons: The McLaren M-81 Mustang Is An Uncommon Fox
https://www.fordmuscle.com/features/car-features/blue-oval-icons-the-mclaren-m-81-mustang-is-an-uncommon-fox/

Gary also wanted to attach the Mustang to a name synonymous with the upper echelons of road racing. To do so, he brought the idea to his friend Roger Bailey at McLaren. The English company had established a U.S. base of operations in Livonia, Michigan back in 1969, putting them in close proximity to Ford’s headquarters, and Roger was on board with Kohs’ idea. This partnership would set in motion the development of the Ford McLaren Mustang M-81, one of the rarest factory-authorized Mustangs of all time.

https://www.fordmuscle.com/features/car-features/blue-oval-icons-the-mclaren-m-81-mustang-is-an-uncommon-fox/

Under the hood was a naturally aspirated 1.6 Cosworth twin-cam BDA motor with Weber carburetion that sent north of 300 horsepower to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Only two were built. (Photo Credit: Ford Motor Company)

[kach22i]

https://www.fordmuscle.com/features/car-features/blue-oval-icons-the-mclaren-m-81-mustang-is-an-uncommon-fox/

At more than three times of the price of a GT, it was clear from the outset that the M-81 was never destined for mass production. But even the goal of building 250 examples in total proved to be too much. Just ten would be produced, along with the original prototype. Image: Bring a Trailer..............................

But perhaps the most significant element of the M-81 package lurked under the hood. Using factory 2.3-liter blocks, McLaren blueprinted, polished, and de-burred the engines to bolster durability. While the 9.0:1 engine were mechanically similar to the factory turbo four-cylinder mills, McLaren allowed for the powerplant to handle more boost from the Garret T-3 turbocharger. Although 175 horsepower might not sound like much today, it was an increase in output of more than 30 percent versus the standard turbo four-cylinder’s 132 horsepower. A pair of car were also reportedly outfitted with adjustable boost controllers, while a range of 5-11 psi allowed the engine’s output to potentially be ratcheted up to 190 horsepower and beyond.

[kach22i]

8/1/09
McLaren Engines 40th Anniversary
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/mclaren-engines-40th-anniversary/12668/page1/

This past Thursday, McLaren Engines in Livonia, Michigan held a party celebrating their 40th anniversary. All current and former employees were invited, and they managed to convince some collectors to bring out a few of their cars. I thought you guys might enjoy the pics.

More pics
https://www.flickr.com/photos/schmidlap1/sets/72157621784933145/

[rcooled]

Gordon Murray's latest creations, the T.50 and T.33, made their US debut during Monterey Car Week. Got to see them up close at Canepa Design, which will become the SF Bay Area's sales and service facility for Gordon Murray Automotive.

T.50 ↓








Bespoke Cosworth 4L 654HP V12. Redlines @ 12,100 RPM. Integrated starter/alternator on front.


T.33 ↓


Murray (in blue shirt) holding court

[CurtEgerer]

[Racerbvd]

[Racerbvd]

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[Racerbvd]

[CurtEgerer]

This is Jon Woodner's ex-East African Safari Rally Peugeot 504 in 1982 at the P.O.R. rally.

[Racerbvd]

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[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

What’s that at the windshield?

[Fast Freddy 944]

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

What’s that at the windshield?

Snorkel for driving through deep water

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

What’s that at the windshield?

Sorry, I had the wrong picture. Looks like a dumbbell.

[Racerbvd]

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

Sorry, I had the wrong picture. Looks like a dumbbell.

At first I thought it was the flywheel, but it’s coming from the outside in.

Next question is, why?

[CurtEgerer]

[CurtEgerer]

The pre-turbine era of unlimited hydroplane racing. Although I like the turbines as well, there was nothing quite like the Rolls Royce Merlin engines in these early boats. 27 liter 12-cylinder +1000HP.

[john70t]

Originally Posted by rcooled

Bespoke Cosworth 4L 654HP V12. Redlines @ 12,100 RPM. Integrated starter/alternator on front.

Looks like a very short-stroke engine.

https://gordonmurrayautomotive.com/

[john70t]

from the 'not-recommended' file