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Osella FA 2/79



Tuner Osella
Country I
Year 1979
Engine BMW M12/7
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 92.000
Stroke 75.000
Capacity (cc) 1998
Power (at revs) 300 HP/9800
Torque 333 Nm/7800
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Stirano
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2480
Front track (mm) 1610
Rear track (mm) 1540
Weight (kg) 525
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 15 x 13
Tyres Pirelli
Front tyres 250/45-13
Rear tyres 355/40-13
Maximum speed (kph) 265

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