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Benetton B 187-Ford



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1987
Engine Ford TEC F1
Engine Type 120°V6
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "7,5"
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 1496
Power (at revs) 850 HP/12000
Torque
Induction "2 Garrett (4,0)"
Ignition Marelli
Fuel system Ford EEC IV f.i.
Chassis type Carbonfibre monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Byrne
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2690
Front track (mm) 1816
Rear track (mm) 1682
Weight (kg) 540
Drive rear
Number of gears 5 or 6
Gearbox Benetton/Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres) 195
Brakes Girling
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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