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Ferrari "Aero" 158 (579)



Tuner
Country I
Year 1964
Engine Ferrari 205/B
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "10,5"
Bore 67.000
Stroke 52.800
Capacity (cc) 1489
Power (at revs) 210 HP/11000
Torque
Induction
Ignition "Marelli dual, twin spark"
Fuel system Bosch direct f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe/monocoque??
Body type single seater
Designer M. Forghieri
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2380
Front track (mm) 1350
Rear track (mm) 1350
Weight (kg) 468
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Ferrari 579
Fuel tank size (litres) 125
Brakes Dunlop
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 7 x 13
Rear rims "8,5 x 13"
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 6.50L-13
Rear tyres 7.00L-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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