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Alfa Romeo 158



Tuner
Country I
Year 1947
Engine Alfa Romeo
Engine Type L8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 58.000
Stroke 70.000
Capacity (cc) 1479
Power (at revs) 275 HP/7500
Torque
Induction Rootes 2st sprch
Ignition Marelli magneto
Fuel system
Chassis type Tubes
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "transverse leaf, trailing links"
Rear suspension "torsion bar, swing axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 700
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 270

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