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Manta (USAC)



Tuner
Country USA
Year 1979
Engine Meyer Drake Offenh. DT160
Engine Type
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 108.700
Stroke 68.850
Capacity (cc) 2593
Power (at revs) 570 HP/9500
Torque 495 Nm/8200
Induction 1 turbo
Ignition Mallory
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Monroe
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2692
Front track (mm) 1626
Rear track (mm) 1600
Weight (kg) 705
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 15
Rear rims 14 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 24.0/10.0-15
Rear tyres 27.0/14.0-15
Maximum speed (kph) 280

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