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Porsche LMP1 98



Tuner Joest
Country GB/D
Year 1998
Engine Porsche
Engine Type B6
Cams
Valves/cyl 0.0000
Compression
Bore 95.500
Stroke 74.400
Capacity (cc) 3196
Power (at revs) 530-540 HP/7200
Torque
Induction 2 KKK ()
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type CF honeycomb monocoque
Body type spider
Designer R. Brawn/N. Singer
Front suspension "torsion bar, wishbone, pushrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pushrod"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2790
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 890
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox TWR/Porsche sequential L
Fuel tank size (litres) 80
Brakes Brembo/CI
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims 14 x 18
Rear rims 16 x 18
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 340

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