The Elfin MR5 is an Australian Formula 5000 racing car produced from 1971-1972 by Elfin Sports Cars. Designed by Elfin owner/driver Garrie Cooper, the MR5 was the first car built by Elfin for Formula 5000 racing which had formed the basis of Australia's top open-wheel category, Australian Formula 1, from 1971.

The MR5's outboard suspension was entirely orthodox, and utilised Elfin 600D F2 uprights at the front and those of the ME5 sports car at the back. The main radiator was in the nose, and power came from a Repco-tuned 308 ci Holden V8 engine driving through a …

1971 Elfin MR5 specs, performance data, engine specifications, pictures.

Engines for the MS8 cars were essentially standard production 5.7 litre Gen III V8s as supplied to GM Holden for their VZ-series Commodore vehicles. For the T5 Clubman, Pontiac-derived engines were supplied by GM Powertrain (USA). The MS8 cars have significant power (circa 255kW) for their size and weight, but are infamous for "spirited" handling.

The Elfin MR5 is an Australian Formula 5000 racing car produced from 1971-1972 by Elfin Sports Cars. John McCormack drove an MR5 to victory in the 1973 Australian Drivers' Championship, the 1973 New Zealand Grand Prix, the 1974 New Zealand Grand Prix …

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The only ground-effect F5000 car ever built. Wheelbase 2690mm; front track 1755mm; rear track 1630mm; weight aproximately 618 kg dry. Gearbox: Hewland DG300. One built.

Over the next 10 weeks, the S5000 Heritage Series will honour the legendary drivers and cars of Formula 5000, the category which is represented in spirit and modern-day form by the VHT S5000 Australian Drivers’ Championship.

Dec 24, 2017 · I know Schuppan ran an Elfin here in Can-Am II, wasn't that originally a 5000 car or a dedicated Can-Am chassis? Schuppan's car was based on the later MR8 Elfin F5000. I think the only...

A prime example of Toyota's dedication to performance and innovation in the sports vehicle market is the 2025 MR5. With an emphasis on speed and deft handling, the MR5 combines elements of...