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Costin-Nathan GT



Tuner Nathan
Country GB
Year 1967
Engine Sunbeam Imp
Engine Type L4
Cams 1(PR)
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 72.800
Stroke 60.000
Capacity (cc) 998
Power (at revs) 97-102 HP/8000
Torque 101 Nm/5500
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Weber DCNL
Chassis type Box-section triplex
Body type coupé
Designer F. Costin
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Armstrong
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 553
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 6 x 13
Rear rims 7 x 13
Tyres Dunlop R7 mk 2
Front tyres 5.00 x 13
Rear tyres 5.50 x 13
Maximum speed (kph) 250

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