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BMW V12 LM



Tuner
Country GB/D
Year 1998
Engine BMW S70/3
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 86.000
Stroke 85.940
Capacity (cc) 5991
Power (at revs) 550 HP/6500
Torque 670 Nm/4500
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type CF/honeycomb monocoque
Body type spider
Designer J. Russell/P. Head
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2790
Front track (mm) 1641
Rear track (mm) 1596
Weight (kg) 923
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox XTrac/BMW sequential
Fuel tank size (litres) 80
Brakes AP/CI or Hitco
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims x 18
Rear rims x 18
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 320/65-18
Rear tyres 360/71-18
Maximum speed (kph) 330

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