
3 4 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 26cm
Description
During a race these pipes can get very hot, up to 900 degres Celsius. They are made of nickel alloy as nickel is one of the few metals that does not melt or distort until extremely high temperatures are reached. Made by McLaren International.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10305682
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