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Ligier JS 9



Tuner
Country F
Year 1978
Engine Matra MS76 (78?)
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 79.700
Stroke 50.000
Capacity (cc) 2993
Power (at revs) 500 HP/12000
Torque 323 Nm/9800
Induction
Ignition Duceller
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Ducarouge/P. Carillo
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2700
Front track (mm) 1625
Rear track (mm) 1611
Weight (kg) 590
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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