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Ralt RT 3E-VW



Tuner Brabham
Country GB
Year 1983
Engine VW Golf
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "12,2"
Bore 80.500
Stroke 89.000
Capacity (cc) 1996
Power (at revs) 172 HP/5500
Torque 168 Nm/5000
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Tauranac
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2505
Front track (mm) 1335
Rear track (mm) 1330
Weight (kg) 455
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT 200
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 8 x 13
Rear rims 10 x 13
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 7.2/200-13
Rear tyres 9.2/220-13
Maximum speed (kph) 245

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