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Arrows FA 1



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1978
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 485 HP/10600
Torque 353 Nm/8500
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer T. Southgate/D. Wass
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2565
Front track (mm) 1600
Rear track (mm) 1549
Weight (kg) 589
Drive rear
Number of gears 5/6
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 180
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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