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Minardi M 185-Ford



Tuner
Country I
Year 1985
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 510 HP/10800
Torque 387 Nm/9000
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Carbonfibre monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Caliri
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pullrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm) 1813
Rear track (mm) 1661
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Minardi/Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres) 220
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Pirelli
Front tyres 255/620-13
Rear tyres 400/655-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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