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Tuner Spiess
Country GB/D
Year 1978
Engine VW Golf
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 79.520
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1588
Power (at revs) 176 HP/8200
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2485
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 428
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes VW/Ate
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 6 x 13
Rear rims 8 x 13
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 180/500-13
Rear tyres 205/540-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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