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Hesketh 308 C



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1975
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) 485 HP/10600
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer H. Postletw.
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2565
Front track (mm) 1397
Rear track (mm) 1422
Weight (kg) 580
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 19 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.2/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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