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Lola T 163 (Canam)



Tuner Chaparral
Country GB/USA
Year 1969
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,5"
Bore 108.000
Stroke 95.500
Capacity (cc) 6997
Power (at revs) 590 HP/7200
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2387
Front track (mm) 1372
Rear track (mm) 1372
Weight (kg) 675
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland LG 600
Fuel tank size (litres) 246
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "10,5 x 15"
Rear rims 17 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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