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ZERO to 650S in 50 YEARS: the HISTORY THAT MADE the Mclaren 650S Media Information EMBARGOED: 09:16.GMT, 6 March 2014 ZERO TO 650S IN 50 YEARS: THE HISTORY THAT MADE THE McLAREN 650S McLaren Automotive has released to two videos following the reveal of the new McLaren 650S Coupé and 650S Spider at the 84th International Geneva Motor Show. McLaren Automotive Chairman Ron Dennis and Chief Executive Officer Mike Flewitt were joined on the stand in Geneva by BBC Sport's Formula 1™ presenter Lee McKenzie for the reveal of the latest model in the range. An edit of the press conference can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/1eXus6y. A short film summarising the 50 years of McLaren, the race wins and motorsport know-how which have inspired and helped develop the new McLaren 650S is available to view and embed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IYFW0IvXuQ. The 40 second edit shows a snapshot of more than 80 models through the history of McLaren, which have all led to the latest model. The cars that have formed the history of McLaren, and help shape the McLaren 650S, are listed in more detail below. Austin Ulster (1929) Purchased by Bruce’s father in 1947 for $110. The experience Bruce gained from rebuilding and learning to drive this car launched him onto a carrier as both a racing driver, engineer and team leader. M1A (1964) Designed and built by Bruce and his small team at his factory in Feltham (UK), the M1A was constructed using a space frame chassis and powered initially by an Oldsmobile 3.9-litre V8. This car made its racing debut at the Mosport racetrack in Canada. M1B (1965) Re-engineered from the original M1A concept, the M1B was 20 percent stiffer, whilst maintaining the original weight. This was the official McLaren team car through the 1965 season. M1B MkII (1966) Customer car manufactured by Elva and supplied as a chassis only so that the customer could select an engine that suited their particular requirements from a choice of Oldsmobile, Ford or Chevrolet powerplants. M2B (1966) The first of what has become a long and successful line of Formula 1™ cars. Manufactured using ‘Mallite’, an innovative material of end cut balsa wood sandwiched between thin gauge aluminium. First ran at the Monaco Grand Prix and scored the fledging team three points over the four races it competed in through the year. M3A (1966) Built as a Formula Libre and hill climb car, made famous as the car driven by James Garner in the MGM movie Grand Prix. Constructed using a spaceframe design, the three chassis built proved very competitive and enjoyed a long working life in a variety of different formula. M1C MkIII (1967) The last of the Tubular spaceframe cars built by Elva as a McLaren customer car. A total of 25 chassis were built with most heading to North America to compete in the USRRC, as well as the higher profile Can-Am championship. M4A (1967) Designed to compete in the 1600cc Formula 2 or 1000cc Formula 3 championships, and built by Trojan. Also very popular in North America where it competed in Formula B. M5A (1967) A newly designed and built Formula1 car was ready for the 1967 season. Unfortunately, delays to the BRM V12 engine meant that it didn’t make its debut until the Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport M6A (1967) The third major design for the 1967 season, the M6A was the company’s first attempt at a monocoque Can-Am car. Using the lessons learned from the design and build of the M5A, and by early wind tunnel testing of the M1B, the team built three chassis. The M6A was a turning point in the fortunes of McLaren. M6B (1968) The customer version of the very successful M6A, Trojan built a total of 26 chassis, the bulk of which competed in the North American Can-Am series in privateers hands. M7A (1968) The car that bought McLaren’s first Grand Prix victory at the Belgium Grand Prix. Powered by the groundbreaking Ford DFV V8, that not only provided the drive to the rear wheels, but also became a structural part of the chassis. This helped reduce weight while maintaining stiffness and began a design trend that is still used today in modern Formula 1 cars. M12 (1969) A customer car built by Trojan. 15 examples were built, and competed in both the Can-Am and Group 7 race series. M6GT (1969) The M6GT was nothing less than a road legal version of the very successful M6A Can-Am race car, and could be viewed as Bruce’s personal testament to the vision of the company he had created. Only one example was built with a further two built as customer prototypes by Trojan. Bruce used his M6GT as a daily driver both to the office as well as local race meetings as he was keen to understand exactly what is was like as a road car. Unfortunately, the project was dropped after Bruce’s death. M7C (1969) The M7C chassis was re-designed as a full monocoque that the driver sat in rather than the bathtub design of the original M7A that the driver sat on. This update brought an increase in chassis stiffness as well as driver safety. Only one chassis was built that Bruce ran through the 1969 season. M8B (1969) Built as a successor to the successful M8A of the previous season, the M8B won all 11 Can- Am races during the 1969 season, including a record breaking eight 1-2 finishes. Hailed as the best racecar the McLaren factory had built to date, it was a period in time that saw the team achieve a peak of planning, preparation and performance. M9A (1969) With engine power output reaching beyond 400bhp, it was felt that the key to ensuring the best possible performance on the track was to develop a Formula 1 car with a 4WD system. A single M9A chassis was built and raced just once at the British Grand Prix. This technology was soon overtaken by the use of aerodynamics to increase downforce and tyre performance. M8C (1970) Built by Trojan as a customer variant of the all-conquering M8B, the M8C differed by using a supporting structure to house a variety of potential powerplants. 15 examples were constructed competing in North America and across Europe. M8D (1979) The M8D is inevitably remembered as the car in which Bruce died while testing at the Goodwood Circuit in the South of England. It ultimately gave the team another Can-Am championship winning season, with nine wins from 10 races during the year. M10A (1970) The McLaren-Trojan Formula A/Formula 5000 Chevrolet powered single-seater was designed to be a production car for both works and privateer teams. The design was based on the race winning M7A chassis from 1968 with an engine supporting structure to support the various 5- litre engines available. M14A (1970) Taking the successful design features from the M7A and M10A, a new car was developed for the 1970 Formula 1 season. The car achieved multiple podiums during its competitive life. M15 (1970) With all the success of the Can-Am series in North America, the decision to tackle another lucrative race opportunity was made and a new car designed. The M15 Indycar took design elements from successful elements of both Formula 1 and Can-Am racecars. Two cars where run with one finishing 9th and the other a DNF. It gave the team a taste of things to come with success at the famous Indy 500 only just around the corner. M8E (1971) With the success of the M8D through the 1970 season, privateers where lining up for the new McLaren-Trojan customer car for the start of the 1971 season. Powered by a Chevrolet 8-litre V8 allowing the engine to be used as a stress member in a customer car for the first time. M8F (1971) The last of the factory McLaren Can-Am cars to dominate through the season with Peter Revson taking the title from Denny Hulme in the sister car. Over the last four years of racing, a McLaren had achieved 32 wins out of 37 races, 19 of them in succession. M16E (1975) Developed for the Indy 500 with design elements of the M23 Formula 1 car. The M16E first ran in 1975 where it finished 2nd, and returned a year later to claim overall victory. It was the last McLaren Indycar to run with the American Offenhauser 4 cylinder turbo engine before the switch to a turbo Ford DFV V8 in 1977. M18 (1971) A successor to the successful M10A/B Formula 5000 racer. It had aerodynamic elements of the M16 Indycar through its wedge shape nose and was powered by a Chevrolet V8. M8F/P (1972) Customer version of the factory built M8F. 10 examples where built by Trojan and where virtually identical to the original works cars. M16B (1972) Success for McLaren at the Indy 500 was achieved with the M16B in 1972. Lapping at an average of 162.962mph for the entire race distance, and while it wasn’t one of the two factory cars competing that year, it was still a historic win for a car that had been inspired by Bruce McLaren just a few years previously. M21 (1972) After a four year absence from Formula 2, McLaren returned with the striking looking M21. Driven by up and coming South African driver, Jody Scheckter, it unfortunately didn’t achieve the success that it deserved and plans to build further chassis through 1973 were shelved.
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