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GRD 272-Ford



Tuner Mader
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 87.400
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1860
Power (at revs) 245 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer J. Marquart/D. Baldwin
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 460
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed/Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres 8.6/20.0-13
Rear tyres 12.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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