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Porsche 718 (W) RS61



Tuner
Country D
Year 1961
Engine Porsche
Engine Type B4
Cams
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 87.500
Stroke 66.000
Capacity (cc) 1587
Power (at revs) 180 HP/7800
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension twin torsion bars
Rear suspension "torsion bar, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2200
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 550
Drive rear
Number of gears
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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