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Pygmée MDB 17-Ford



Tuner Pygmée
Country F/GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 87.400
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1860
Power (at revs) 250 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer M. dal Bo
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers DeCarbon
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres 8.6/20.0-13
Rear tyres 11.3/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph) 255

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