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Brabham BT 49



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1979
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 485 HP/10600
Torque 353 Nm/8500
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
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, pullrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2718
Front track (mm) 1702
Rear track (mm) 1626
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland-Alfa Romeo (!)
Fuel tank size (litres) 173
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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