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Alta Special



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1947
Engine Alta
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 68.750
Stroke 100.000
Capacity (cc) 1488
Power (at revs) 230 HP/7000
Torque
Induction 1 2 st supercharger
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Tubes
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "rubber block, wishbone"
Rear suspension "rubber block, wishbone"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 650
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) 245

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