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Brabham BT 50



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1982
Engine BMW M12/13
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "6,7"
Bore 89.200
Stroke 60.000
Capacity (cc) 1499
Power (at revs) 570 HP/9500
Torque 450 Nm/8500
Induction "1 turbo (2,8)"
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelf 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) 2769
Front track (mm) 1753
Rear track (mm) 1600
Weight (kg) 585
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Brabham/Hewland/Alfa
Fuel tank size (litres) 218
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 23.0/10.5-13
Rear tyres 26.0/15.5-13
Maximum speed (kph) 320

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