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AMS 279



Tuner
Country I
Year 1979
Engine AMS 420 Mk 4
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 95.000
Stroke 70.500
Capacity (cc) 1999
Power (at revs) 285 HP/9000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Marelli
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2460
Front track (mm) 1320
Rear track (mm) 1320
Weight (kg) 500
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.2/20.0-13
Rear tyres 13.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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