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Elva Mk III-Butterworth



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1957
Engine Butterworth
Engine Type B4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 76.000
Stroke 82.500
Capacity (cc) 1496
Power (at revs) 125 HP/6200
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 4 Amal carburettors
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer F. Nichols/M. Witts
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears
Gearbox MG
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims x 15
Rear rims x 15
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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