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Brabham BT 44 Hexagon



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1974
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 470 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) 562
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 200
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 19 x 13
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres 10.3/20.0-13
Rear tyres 17.0/25.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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