The A-Z of Racing Cars


Brabham BT 5-Ford



Tuner Lotus
Country GB
Year 1963
Engine Ford 116E Classic
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 83.500
Stroke 72.700
Capacity (cc) 1594
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Weber
Chassis type
Body type spider
Designer R. Tauranac
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
Gearbox VW
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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