The A-Z of Racing Cars


Brabham BT 48 v2



Tuner
Country GB/I
Year 1979
Engine Alfa Romeo 1260
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 78.500
Stroke 51.500
Capacity (cc) 2991
Power (at revs) 525 HP/12300
Torque 343 Nm/9500
Induction
Ignition Marelli dinoplex
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium/CF monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Murray
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pullrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pullrod"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2692
Front track (mm) 1702
Rear track (mm) 1626
Weight (kg) 595
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hewland-Alfa Romeo
Fuel tank size (litres) 205
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 18 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/23.0-13
Rear tyres 15.0/28.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

A-Z Racing Cars Home Site Home