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Benetton B 197-Renault



Tuner
Country GB/F
Year 1997
Engine Renault RS 9
Engine Type 71°V10
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 3000
Power (at revs) 750 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition Magneti Marelli
Fuel system Magneti Marelli
Chassis type CF monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer P. Symonds/N. Wirth/F. Coppuck
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Benetton semi-auto
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Hitco/Carb.Ind.
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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