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Brabham BT 40-BMW



Tuner Schnitzer
Country GB
Year 1973
Engine BMW M12/6
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 89.200
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1998
Power (at revs) 275 HP/9400
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Ferris
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
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 disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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