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BRM P15 Mk I



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1951
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) 525 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) 736
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) 310

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