1969 McLaren M6 GT

The M6 GT is a motor car from McLaren, with rear wheel drive, a mid positioned engine and a 2 door coupé body style. The 5.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder unit that produces 370 bhp (375 PS/276 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 502 N·m (370 lb·ft/51.2 kgm) at 4000 rpm. A 5 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels. Maximum stated speed is 266 km/h (165 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3937 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.7 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
375 PS / 370 bhp / 276 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
502 Nm / 370 ft.lb / 51.2 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Top speed
266 km/h / 165 mph

1969 McLaren M6 GT specifications

1969 McLaren M6 GT data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2375 mm	93.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1321 mm	52 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1321 mm	52 inches
Length	3937 mm	155 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height	1041 mm	41 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	GM
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	5.7 litre 5733 cc (349.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	101.6 × 88.4 mm 4 × 3.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.15
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	375 PS (370 bhp) (276 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque	502 Nm (370 ft·lb) (51.2 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	48.1 kW/litre 65.4 ps/litre 64.5 bhp/litre 1.06 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	87.56 Nm/litre 1.06 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	11:1
Fuel system	1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1100.4 kPa (159.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	716.63 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	266 km/h (165 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	9691
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	51.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1969 McLaren M6 GT added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.