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March 792-BMW v2



Tuner works
Country GB/D
Year 1979
Engine BMW M12/7
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 89.200
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1998
Power (at revs) 308 HP/9500
Torque 225 Nm/7500
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Herd
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2515
Front track (mm) 1524
Rear track (mm) 1422
Weight (kg) 502
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT 200
Fuel tank size (litres) 95
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 14 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.2/20.0-13
Rear tyres 13.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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