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Brabham BT 23



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1968
Engine Ford Cosworth FVA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 69.250
Capacity (cc) 1594
Power (at revs) 210 HP/8000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer R. Tauranac
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2301
Front track (mm) 1325
Rear track (mm) 1327
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT 200
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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