Zerex Special
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The Zerex Special (Bruce McLaren called it the Cooper Oldsmobile and did not refer to it as a McLaren , and it was also nicknamed the Jolly Green Giant) was a sports racing car. Originally a Cooper T53 built for the 1961 United States Grand Prix, it was rebuilt for usage in American sports car racing, and featured open-top bodywork. Initially using a 2.75-litre version of the Coventry Climax FPF straight-four engine, it later used a Traco-Oldsmobile 3.5-litre V8. The car won numerous races throughout its four-year career, being driven by drivers such as McLaren and Roger Penske.
Quick Facts Constructor, Predecessor ...
Constructor | Cooper Car Company (originally) | ||||
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Predecessor | Cooper T53 | ||||
Technical specifications | |||||
Engine | 1962-1964: Coventry Climax FPF 2,751 cc (167.9 cu in) I4, naturally-aspirated, mid-engined 1964 onwards: Traco-Oldsmobile 3,500 cc (213.6 cu in) V8, naturally-aspirated | ||||
Competition history | |||||
Debut | 1962 Los Angeles Times Grand Prix | ||||
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Drivers' Championships | 2: (1962 USAC Road Racing Championship, 1963 SCCA National Sports Car Championship, Class D Modified) |
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