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Brabham BT 50



Tuner
Country GB/D
Year 1981
Engine BMW M12/13
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 89.200
Stroke 60.000
Capacity (cc) 1499
Power (at revs) 570 HP/10000
Torque
Induction 1 KKK()
Ignition
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 Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2743
Front track (mm) 1727
Rear track (mm) 1626
Weight (kg) 590
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland/Alfa Romeo
Fuel tank size (litres) 218
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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