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HWM 51-Alta



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1951
Engine Alta
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 83.000
Stroke 90.000
Capacity (cc) 1948
Power (at revs) 145 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "leaf spring, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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