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Brabham BT 45C



Tuner
Country GB/I
Year 1978
Engine Alfa Rom.33TT12
Engine Type 180°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 77.000
Stroke 53.600
Capacity (cc) 2995
Power (at revs) 510 HP/12000
Torque 323 Nm/9000
Induction
Ignition Marelli
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Murray
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2489
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hewland-Alfa Romeo
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 18 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph) 300

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