McLaren M28
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | McLaren | ||||||||
| Designers | Gordon Coppuck Gordon Coppuck Steve Harvey (Design Engineer) Dave Quill (Design Engineer) Ray Stokoe (Design Engineer) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | McLaren M26 | ||||||||
| Successor | McLaren M29 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
| Engine | Ford-Cosworth DFV, 2993cc V8, naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | McLaren / Hewland FGA 400/6 6-speed manual | ||||||||
| Fuel | Castrol | ||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Marlboro Team McLaren | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | 7. John Watson 8. Patrick Tambay | ||||||||
| Debut | 1979 Argentine Grand Prix | ||||||||
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The McLaren M28 is a Formula One racing car built and run by McLaren in the 1979 Formula One World Championship. Powered by a naturally-aspirated Ford Cosworth 3-litre engine, the M28 was designed and wind tunnel tested during the latter half of 1978.