In 1970, McLaren would make a third variant of their M8. This one would be available to customers and in addition to having the same Hewland 500 Transmission and a light 646 KG weight as the earlier cars, featured a lower chassis-mounted wing compared to its predecessors in compliance with a rule change made in 1970. Another change was the way the engine was mounted, which meant that the engines were no longer a stressed member of the chassis unlike the previous iterations and as a result allowed for a big-block Ford or Chevrolet engine.
The addition of this car would not only big one of McLaren's classic racing machines and add to the lineup, but would also provide a competitive companion to the Toyota 7.
Engine: Chevrolet 7.0L Naturally Aspirated V8 Horsepower: 650 hp Transmission: Hewland 500 4-Speed Manual Weight: 646Kg Drivetrain: RWD
