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Alfa Romeo T179B



Tuner
Country I
Year 1980
Engine Alfa Romeo 1260
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 78.500
Stroke 51.500
Capacity (cc) 2991
Power (at revs) 525 HP/12300
Torque 333 Nm/9500
Induction
Ignition Marelli dinoplex
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chiti
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2740
Front track (mm) 1720
Rear track (mm) 1570
Weight (kg) 595
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox AlfaRomeo
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 15
Rear rims 19 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/25.0-15
Rear tyres 13.0/29.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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