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Brabham BT 39



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford Weslake WRP190
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 75.000
Stroke 56.500
Capacity (cc) 2995
Power (at revs) 455 HP/10500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Bellamy/G. Murray
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres) 215
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.0/20.0-13
Rear tyres 13.0/24.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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