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Hesketh 308



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1974
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 465 HP/10500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer H.Postlethw.
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2540
Front track (mm) 1473
Rear track (mm) 1549
Weight (kg) 589
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 17 x 13
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres 9.7/21.0-13
Rear tyres 15.2/27.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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