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GRD 273-Ford



Tuner Cosworth
Country GB
Year 1973
Engine Ford FVD
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.700
Stroke 85.500
Capacity (cc) 1973
Power (at revs) 285 HP/9200
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer J. Marquart/D. Baldwin
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
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 12.1/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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