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Brabham BT 38-Ford



Tuner Cosworth
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford BDE
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.700
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1790
Power (at revs) 245 HP/9000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Ferris
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 460
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT 200
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 8.4/20.0-13
Rear tyres 11.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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