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The 720S features McLaren's new M840T engine which is an evolution of the M838T used in the 650S. [9] It is a 3,994 cc (4.0 L; 243.7 cu in) twin-turbocharged V8 engine. [10] [11] The engine has a rated power output of 720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp) at 7,500 rpm, giving the car its name; the maximum torque is 568 lb⋅ft (770 N⋅m) at 5,500 rpm.
A total of 154 Boeing 720s and 720Bs were built until 1967. [citation needed] As a derivative, the 720 had low development costs, allowing profitability despite relatively few sales. Compared to the 707-120, it has a length reduced by 8.33 feet (2.54 m), a modified wing and a lightened airframe for a lower maximum takeoff weight.
The Speedtail is powered by a version of the M840T twin turbocharged V8 engine from the 720S, upgraded to produce 746 hp; 556 kW (756 PS) and 590 lb⋅ft (800 N⋅m) of torque. The engine is combined with a hybrid powertrain producing an extra 312 PS (229 kW; 308 bhp) to generate a total power output of 1,036 hp (773 kW; 1,050 PS) and 848 lb⋅ ...
The McLaren GT is a two seat grand tourer designed and manufactured by the British automobile manufacturer McLaren Automotive.It is the company's first dedicated grand tourer and is based on the same platform underpinning the 720S with the addition of a carbon fiber rear deck topped by a glazed tailgate creating significantly greater storage capacity.
The DMC DeLorean is a rear-engine two-passenger sports car manufactured and marketed by John DeLorean's DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) for the American market from 1981 until 1983—ultimately the only car brought to market by the fledgling company.
A deal to secure Renault engines fell through, subsequently McLaren switched to customer Ford engines for the 1993 season. [80] Senna—who initially agreed only to a race-by-race contract before later signing for the whole year [ 81 ] [ 82 ] —won five races, including a record-breaking sixth victory at Monaco and a win at the European Grand ...
The all-aluminium engine has a bank angle of 120 degrees, a world first for a production V6 engine. This is to accommodate a hot-vee layout, where the two turbochargers are placed in the vee of the engine. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an all-new 8 speed dual-clutch transmission. Redline is at 8,500 rpm. [5] [6]
All fuel tanks were filled with a total of 76,000 pounds (34,000 kg) of AMK and all engines ran from start-up to impact (flight time was 9 minutes) on the modified Jet-A. It then began a descent-to-landing along the roughly 3.8-degree glideslope to a specially prepared runway on the east side of Rogers Dry Lake , with the landing gear remaining ...