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Brabham BT 49C



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1982
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) 490 HP/10750
Torque 353 Nm/9000
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, pullrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 23.0/10.5-13
Rear tyres 26.0/14.5-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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