Russell,
Here's the explanation for the M8E configuration :-
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The M8E was the Trojan production car for the 1971 season, the M8F designation went to the Team McLaren works cars. The M8E body shape was based on a combination of the M8B and M8D. The M8E has a 4-inch narrower track, with a smaller more robust fiberglass body than the M8D and instead of the side fins, it had a low strut supported rear wing, making a weight savings of 22 pounds. The prototype M8E was tested briefly by Denny Hulme at Goodwood in 1970 before the batch of customer cars were built.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=-2][SIZE=-1]SPECIFICATIONS[/SIZE][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=-1]Make:[/SIZE]
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McLaren[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Model:[/SIZE]
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M8E Can-Am [/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Year:[/SIZE]
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1971[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Color:[/SIZE]
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Yellow[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Engine:[/SIZE]
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Alloy Chevrolet [/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]CC:[/SIZE]
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8095[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Power:[/SIZE]
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700 bhp [/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Transmission:[/SIZE]
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Hewland LG-500 [/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Brakes:[/SIZE]
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Lockheed Discs [/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Length:[/SIZE]
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153"[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Width:[/SIZE]
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74"[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Height:[/SIZE]
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36"[/SIZE]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>
[SIZE=-1]Weight:[/SIZE]
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1800 lbs[/SIZE]</td></tr></tbody></table>