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| Category | IndyCar |
|---|---|
| Constructor | McLaren Racing |
| Designer | Gordon Coppuck |
| Successor | McLaren M16 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque |
| Length | 156 in (396.2 cm) |
| Width | 40.2 in (102.1 cm) |
| Height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Axle track | 57.8 in (146.8 cm) (Front) 58 in (147.3 cm) (Rear) |
| Wheelbase | 99 in (251.5 cm) |
| Engine | Offenhauser 2,650 cc (161.7 cu in)straight-4turbochargedMid-engined,longitudinally mounted |
| Transmission | Hewland 4-speed manual |
| Power | 650 hp (485 kW) 455 lb⋅ft (617 N⋅m) |
| Weight | 1,490 lb (675.9 kg) |
| Tyres | Goodyear |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | McLaren |
| Notable drivers | Denny Hulme |
TheMcLaren M15 was anopen-wheelrace car designed and built by theMcLaren team for a single season of competition in1970, and was their first attempt at making anIndy car. It was later replaced by the more successfulMcLaren M16, which went on to win three Indy 500s; in1972,1974 and1976.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
