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Elva Mk III-Climax



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1958
Engine Coventry-Climax FWA
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 72.400
Stroke 66.600
Capacity (cc) 1098
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
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) 2172
Front track (mm) 1219
Rear track (mm) 1219
Weight (kg) 400
Drive rear
Number of gears
Gearbox MG
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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