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Alfa Romeo 158



Tuner
Country I
Year 1950
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) 350-370 HP/8600
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 "transverse leaf, swing axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2502
Front track (mm) 1270
Rear track (mm) 1321
Weight (kg) 700
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Pirelli
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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