McLaren M21

McLaren M21

Category	Formula 2
Constructor	McLaren
Designer(s)	Ralph Bellamy
Technical specifications
Chassis	Aluminum monocoque with rear sub-frame
Engine	Ford-Cosworth BDA/Cosworth BDE/Cosworth BDF, Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 1.6–1.9 L (97.6–115.9 cu in), I4, NA
Transmission	Hewland L.G. 400 5-speed manual
Power	~ 210–271 hp (157–202 kW)
Weight	465 kg (1,025 lb)
Competition history
Notable drivers	Jody Scheckter
Debut	1972
Entries Wins 14 1

The McLaren M21 is an open-wheel race car, designed and developed by Australian designer Ralph Bellamy, and built by British constructor and racing team, McLaren, to compete in the European Formula Two Championship in 1972. It was designed to be lower, flatter, and squarer, and more aggressive in stance and design than its predecessor, with the monocoque being positioned, but still retained the regular front-and-rear outboard suspension.It was driven by South African Jody Scheckter. It won one race, at Crystal Palace in 1972, with Scheckter eventually finishing 8th-place in the championship, scoring 15 points. It suffered numerous mechanical and technical problems, including engine failures and handling problems, which prevented it from winning more races. It was powered by either a naturally aspirated 1.6 L (98 cu in) Ford-Cosworth BDA four-cylinder engine, tuned to produce 210 hp (160 kW), or a larger bored-out 1.9 L (120 cu in) Ford-Cosworth BDF, tuned to develop 271 hp (202 kW). ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

References

1. "McLaren M21 car-by-car histories". Archived from the original on 14 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
2. "Jody's McLaren M21 and Trojan T101…". March 26, 2018. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
3. "McLaren M21 (1972) specifications on Virtuagarage". Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
4. "McLaren M21 Formula Two Race Car 1972". MILLS-F1. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2022-06-18.

External links

• McLaren Racing website