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Alfa Romeo 159



Tuner
Country I
Year 1951
Engine Alfa Romeo
Engine Type L8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "6,5"
Bore 58.000
Stroke 70.000
Capacity (cc) 1479
Power (at revs) 425 HP/9300
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, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2502
Front track (mm) 1270
Rear track (mm) 1321
Weight (kg) 710
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres) 300
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Pirelli
Front tyres 5.50 x 17
Rear tyres 7.00 x 18
Maximum speed (kph) 305

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