About Gordon Coppuck
Born 1936. Gordon Coppuck is a British engineer, designer and motorsport, known for Formula One, March Engineering and McLaren.
Gordon Coppuck (born 8 December 1936 in Fleet, Hampshire) is a British racing car designer who was chief designer for McLaren and later worked for March and co-founded Spirit.
Born in December 1936, he attended Queen Mary's School for Boys before becoming an apprentice at the National Gas Turbine Establishment (NGTE). In 1965 he followed his ex NGTE colleague Robin Herd to McLaren, working as his assistant. In 1971 he became chief designer at McLaren, responsible for various models including the Indianapolis 500 M16 and world championship winning M23. Coppuck's nephew Frank Coppuck is also a racing car designer.
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Who is Gordon Coppuck?
British racing car designer
When was Gordon Coppuck born?
Gordon Coppuck was born on 8 December 1936 in Fleet.
What is Gordon Coppuck's occupation?
Gordon Coppuck is an engineer, designer and motorsport.
What is Gordon Coppuck known for?
Gordon Coppuck is known for Formula One, March Engineering, McLaren and Spirit Racing.
What nationality is Gordon Coppuck?
Gordon Coppuck is British.
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