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Brabham BT 53



Tuner
Country GB/D
Year 1984
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) 850 HP/10500
Torque 480 Nm/8500
Induction "1 KKK (3,2)"
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelf f.i.
Chassis type CF/Alu monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Murray
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2946
Front track (mm) 1702
Rear track (mm) 1626
Weight (kg) 545
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Brabham/Hewland/Weismann
Fuel tank size (litres) 220
Brakes Girling/Hitco
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 23/63 - 13X
Rear tyres 40/66 - 13X
Maximum speed (kph)

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