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Pilbeam MP42 (F2)



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1979
Engine Hart 420R
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 93.500
Stroke 72.600
Capacity (cc) 1994
Power (at revs) 300 HP/9500
Torque 244 Nm/7800
Induction
Ignition Lucas rita
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer M. Pilbeam
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2667
Front track (mm) 1473
Rear track (mm) 1473
Weight (kg) 501
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 Goodyear
Front tyres 9.2/20.0-13
Rear tyres 13.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph) 260

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