The A-Z of Racing Cars


Cooper T 40



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1955
Engine Bristol BS4
Engine Type L6
Cams 2 (PR)
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 66.000
Stroke 96.000
Capacity (cc) 1971
Power (at revs) 140 HP/5800
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 3 carbs
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer J. Brabham
Front suspension "transverse leaf, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "transverse leaf, wishbone"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2261
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 3
Gearbox Bristol (1st gear removed)
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 235

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