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Brabham BT 44



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1974
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
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) 465 HP/10500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Murray
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pullrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2413
Front track (mm) 1448
Rear track (mm) 1524
Weight (kg) 606
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 186
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 17 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.2/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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