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Brabham BT 53B



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 Carbonfibre 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)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Brabham/Hewland
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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