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Parnelli VPJ 6



Tuner
Country USA
Year 1978
Engine Ford Cosworth DFX
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.700
Stroke 57.300
Capacity (cc) 2644
Power (at revs) 650 HP/10000
Torque
Induction 1 Garrett turbo
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer J. Barnard
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres) 151
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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