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Beart-Rodger Climax



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1955
Engine Coventry-Climax FWA
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 72.400
Stroke 66.600
Capacity (cc) 1098
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 4 Amal carburettors
Chassis type Tubular frame
Body type spider
Designer B. Rodger
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "transverse leaf, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 450
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Riley
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Al-fin
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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