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Kieft Formula 3



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1951
Engine Norton
Engine Type 1
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 79.620
Stroke 100.000
Capacity (cc) 499
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Amal carb
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "rubber block, wishbone"
Rear suspension "rubber block, swing axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2134
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 185

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