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Brabham BT 40-Ford



Tuner Wood
Country GB
Year 1973
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,8"
Bore 90.000
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1974
Power (at revs) 285 HP/9200
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas 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 FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 8.5/19.5-13
Rear tyres 12.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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