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The 2021 McLaren passenger car is powered by a 4.0L V8 engine. Manufactured in Woking, England, this U.S. market vehicle features dual-clutch transmission and comprehensive airbag coverage for all rows. It's equipped with primary gasoline fuel and left-hand drive configuration.

Decoded VIN:

Destination Market

U.S.

Make

MCLAREN

Manufacturer Name

MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED

Model Year

2021

Plant City

WOKING

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

ENGLAND

Plant Company Name

Mclaren Automotive Limited

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Transmission Style

Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Engine Number of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

4000

Displacement (CI)

244.0949763789

Displacement (L)

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

Driver Seat Only

Most common problems:

Oil consumption

V8 engines, especially in high-performance cars like the 2021 McLaren, can have higher oil consumption due to their design and the stresses of high-speed operation.

Carbon buildup

Direct injection engines, often used in high-performance vehicles, can lead to carbon deposits on intake valves, affecting performance.

Cooling system issues

High-performance engines generate more heat, which can stress the cooling system, leading to potential overheating or coolant leaks.

Timing chain tensioner wear

V8 engines can sometimes have issues with the timing chain tensioner, leading to potential timing issues and engine damage if not addressed.

Fuel injector problems

High-performance engines require precise fuel delivery, and fuel injectors can become clogged or fail, leading to performance issues.

Spark plug fouling

High-performance engines often run rich fuel mixtures, which can cause spark plug fouling and misfires.

Engine knocking

High-compression engines, like those in high-performance cars, can be prone to knocking if not using the correct fuel grade or if there's a problem with the ignition timing.

Turbocharger wear

If the V8 engine is turbocharged, the turbocharger can wear out or fail due to the high stresses and temperatures involved.

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