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Brabham BT 33



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1970
Engine Ford Cosw. DFV S10
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 435 HP/10000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Tauranac
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2413
Front track (mm) 1480
Rear track (mm) 1556
Weight (kg) 550
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland DG 300
Fuel tank size (litres) 205
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 12 x 13
Rear rims 16 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 4.50/10.85-13
Rear tyres 5.50/15.30-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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