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Kurtis-Kraft 3000



Tuner
Country USA
Year 1950
Engine Meyer Drake Offenhauser
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 109.500
Stroke 117.500
Capacity (cc) 4487
Power (at revs) 293 HP/5000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Hunt-Vertex
Fuel system 2 winfield carbs
Chassis type Tubular
Body type single seater
Designer F. Kurtis
Front suspension "torsion bar, wishbone"
Rear suspension "torsion bar, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2540
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 2
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drums
Rear brake type drums
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 250

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