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Connaught B-type Streamline



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1954
Engine Alta
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 93.500
Stroke 90.000
Capacity (cc) 2470
Power (at revs) 220 HP/6000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "torsion bar, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2286
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 590
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres) 225
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 235

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