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Parnelli (USAC)



Tuner
Country USA
Year 1979
Engine Ford Cosworth DFX
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 88.260
Stroke 53.500
Capacity (cc) 2618
Power (at revs) 575 HP/9500
Torque 495 Nm/9000
Induction turbo
Ignition Mallory
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Gabriel
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2686
Front track (mm) 1588
Rear track (mm) 1575
Weight (kg) 730
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox VPJ
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 15
Rear rims 14 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 24.0/10.0-15
Rear tyres 27.0/14.0-15
Maximum speed (kph) 305

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