The McLaren M16 was a race car designed and built by McLaren between 1971 and 1976 for American open wheel racing. It is the most successful car of the 1970s at the Indianapolis 500 …

The M16B featured a range of modifications, including new wings, suspension geometry, and radiators. The nose was shorter, which meant that the rear wing could hang further back and …

Aug 12, 2020 · McLaren built 4 M16 chassis (later referred to as the M16A). This spec first raced in 1971 and made its last appearance at Indy in 1980 with Frank Weiss. There were 4 M16B's …

The McLaren M16 was the team's 1971 car with the M16B being built for the 1972 season. Among the differences were the use of bolt-on rear wings, allowed for the first time at the Indy …

Dubbed the McLaren M16, the 1971 Indy racer was once again built around a sheet aluminum monocoque. This design featured three structural steel bulkheads; one ahead of the front …

May 25, 2023 · Donohue’s Sunoco McLaren M16B won ’72 Indy at a speed that would not be bettered for over a decade. Yet he was not even remotely satisfied. IMS In fact it was to be a …

Mar 18, 2011 · British manufacturer McLaren made their debut at Indy in 1970 with the Offenhauser engined M15. Designed by Gordon Coppuck, this was a relatively conventional …

Dec 14, 2021 · Never a company to accept defeat, McLaren produced the M16B for 1972 – the move to a shorter nose allowing the all-important rear wing to be mounted further back. This …

1972 McLaren M16B technical specifications and data. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1972 McLaren M16B. CO2, em...

McLaren M16B [1] (Mark Donohue): To Roger Penske for Mark Donohue to drive in 1972 as the #66 Sunoco DX McLaren. Won the 1972 Indy 500 and also second at the Ontario 500-mile …