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Hopkins Lightning Offenhauser



Tuner
Country USA
Year 1977
Engine Meyer Drake Offenhauser
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 108.700
Stroke 70.000
Capacity (cc) 2622
Power (at revs) 811 HP/9000
Torque 687 Nm/8000
Induction 1 turbo
Ignition Mallory
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Monroe
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2640
Front track (mm) 1650
Rear track (mm) 1670
Weight (kg) 680
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 15
Rear rims 14 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 24.0/10.0-15
Rear tyres 27.0/14.0-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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