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Chevron B 48-BMW



Tuner
Country GB/D
Year 1979
Engine BMW M12/7
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 89.200
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1998
Power (at revs) 298 HP/9300
Torque
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer T. Southgate
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 508
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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