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HWM 52



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1952
Engine Alta
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 83.500
Stroke 90.000
Capacity (cc) 1970
Power (at revs) 150 HP/6400
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Webers
Chassis type Tubes
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "torsion bar, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2375
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 560
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox ENV preselector
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 230

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