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Connaught B-type Syracuse



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1955
Engine Alta
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 93.500
Stroke 90.000
Capacity (cc) 2470
Power (at revs) 240 HP/6500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Webers
Chassis type Tubes
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 ENV preselector
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Dunlop
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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