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BRM P15 Mk I



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1950
Engine BRM
Engine Type 135°V16
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 49.530
Stroke 48.260
Capacity (cc) 1488
Power (at revs) 495 HP/10500
Torque
Induction Centr. superch
Ignition
Fuel system 2 SU carburettors
Chassis type Tubes
Body type single seater
Designer P. Berthon/S. Tresilian/R. Mays
Front suspension "pneumatic, trailing links"
Rear suspension "pneumatic, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2489
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 300

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