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GRD 273-Ford



Tuner Alan Smith
Country GB
Year 1973
Engine Ford BDG
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 90.400
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1997
Power (at revs)
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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