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Alfa Romeo 179B



Tuner
Country I
Year 1981
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) 520 HP/12000
Torque 333 Nm/9500
Induction
Ignition Marelli
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chiti
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Alfa Romeo
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 23/59 - 13X
Rear tyres 38/66 - 13X
Maximum speed (kph)

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