The A-Z of Racing Cars


Connaught B-type



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1957
Engine Alta
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 93.500
Stroke 90.000
Capacity (cc) 2470
Power (at revs)
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)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
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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