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Kaimann SV 78



Tuner Bergmann
Country GB/D
Year 1979
Engine VW Golf
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 79.520
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1588
Power (at revs) 180 HP/8000
Torque 246 Nm/6200
Induction
Ignition Bosch TSZ
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2240
Front track (mm) 1475
Rear track (mm) 1425
Weight (kg) 422
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland Mk 9
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 6 x 13
Rear rims 8 x 13
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 180/500-13
Rear tyres 205/540-13
Maximum speed (kph) 255

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