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Brabham BT 8A-Climax



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1964
Engine Coventry Climax
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 94.400
Stroke 71.000
Capacity (cc) 1998
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Webers
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) 110
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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