The A-Z of Racing Cars


Brabham BT 7



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1963
Engine Coventry Climax FWMV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 63.000
Stroke 60.000
Capacity (cc) 1494
Power (at revs) 198 HP/9500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer R. Tauranac
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 475
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland HD
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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