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Benetton B 189-Ford



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1989
Engine Ford HB
Engine Type 75°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 96.000
Stroke 60.400
Capacity (cc) 3498
Power (at revs) 615-640 HP/11600
Torque
Induction
Ignition Ford EEC IV
Fuel system Ford
Chassis type CF/Kevlar monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Byrne/D. Wass
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2690
Front track (mm) 1816
Rear track (mm) 1622
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Benetton L
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Brembo/SEP
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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