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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:automobile
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:M8_A-1
aluminum
aluminum monocoque
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gptkbp:body_style
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open cockpit
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gptkbp:brakes
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disc brakes
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gptkbp:category
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gptkb:Can-Am
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gptkbp:championships_won
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Can-Am
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:Mc_Laren_Orange
gptkb:color
papaya orange
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Porsche_917
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gptkbp:constructor
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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water-cooled
radiator
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gptkbp:current_champion
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:debut_year
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Gordon_Coppuck
lightweight construction
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gptkbp:drivetrain
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5-speed manual
4-speed
rear-wheel drive
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Chevrolet_V8
mid-engine
650 hp
around 650 hp
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gptkbp:famous_for
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dominance in Can-Am
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gptkbp:first_race
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gptkb:1968_Can-Am_season
gptkb:1968
gptkb:1969
gptkb:1971
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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30 gallons
7.0 L
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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gptkb:Company
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gptkbp:height
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3 ft
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first Mc Laren Can-Am car
pioneered Can-Am racing
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Mc Laren M8 A
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gptkbp:influenced
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future Mc Laren models
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Mc_Laren_M1_A
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gptkbp:legacy
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pioneered Can-Am racing
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gptkbp:length
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15 ft
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Mc_Laren
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gptkbp:mechanics
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ground effect
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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Can-Am Champion
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gptkbp:notable_driver
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:Bruce_Mc_Laren
gptkb:Denny_Hulme
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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large rear wing
low aerodynamic profile
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gptkbp:notable_race
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gptkb:1968_Canadian-American_Challenge_Cup
gptkb:1968_Watkins_Glen
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gptkbp:notable_recordings
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fast lap at Mosport
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gptkbp:performance
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high-speed cornering
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:25
approximately 10
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gptkbp:production_location
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1968
1968-1969
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gptkbp:racing_series
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gptkb:Can-Am_series
gptkb:4
1960s-1970s
8
1968-1971
aggressive
influenced future designs
Group 7
successful in 1968 season
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gptkbp:safety_features
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roll cage
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gptkbp:succeeded_by
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won multiple races
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Mc_Laren_M8_B
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gptkbp:suspension
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double wishbone
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gptkbp:team
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gptkb:Mc_Laren_Team
gptkb:Mc_Laren_Racing
legendary status
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gptkbp:tire_supplier
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gptkb:Goodyear
15 inches
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gptkbp:top_speed
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200 mph
approximately 200 mph
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gptkbp:track_count
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60 in
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gptkbp:transmission
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gptkb:military_officer
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gptkbp:tuning
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track-focused
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gptkbp:weight
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1,200 lb
50/50
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gptkbp:wheelbase
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98 in
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gptkbp:width
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6 ft
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:1968
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Formula_One_race
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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