McLaren M19A

McLaren M19

Peter Gethin driving the M19A, during the 1971 German Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorMcLaren Racing
Designer(s)Ralph Bellamy
Ray Stokoe
PredecessorM14A
SuccessorM23
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisAluminium monocoque.
Suspension (front)Double wishbone.
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone.
Axle trackFront: 63.0 in (160 cm)
Rear: 62.0 in (157 cm)
Wheelbase100 in (254 cm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionHewland DG400 5-speed manual gearbox.
Weight560 kg (1,235 lb)
Competition history
Notable entrantsBruce McLaren Motor Racing
Penske-White Racing
Yardley Team McLaren
Notable driversNew Zealand Denny Hulme
United States Peter Revson
South Africa Jody Scheckter
United Kingdom Brian Redman
Debut1971 South African Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
2511313
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The McLaren M19A is a Formula One racing car built and run by McLaren in three World Championship seasons between 1971 and 1973. The C version (an extension of the A car) was used in the 1972 and 1973 seasons.

  1. ^ "1971 McLaren M19A Cosworth". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 20 September 2014.