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March 793 Spiess-VW



Tuner
Country GB/D
Year 1979
Engine VW Golf
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,8"
Bore 83.000
Stroke 88.700
Capacity (cc) 1920
Power (at revs) 164 HP/5900
Torque 223 Nm/4900
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2380
Front track (mm) 1500
Rear track (mm) 1530
Weight (kg) 445
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland Mk 9
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 8 x13
Rear rims 10 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 7.2/20.0-13
Rear tyres 8.0/20.0-13
Maximum speed (kph) 243

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