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Cooper T55



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1961
Engine Coventry-Climax FPF mk2
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 81.900
Stroke 71.100
Capacity (cc) 1498
Power (at revs) 152 HP/7500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin webers
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer O. Maddock
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 465
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Cooper/Knight
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 230
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