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Ralt RT 1



Tuner
Country GB/D
Year 1979
Engine VW Golf
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 79.520
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1588
Power (at revs) 175 HP/8000
Torque 180 Nm/6300
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer R. Tauranac
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Armstrong
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2388
Front track (mm) 1276
Rear track (mm) 1295
Weight (kg) 445
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland Mk 8
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 6 x 13
Rear rims 8 x 13
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 180/500-13
Rear tyres 205/540-13
Maximum speed (kph) 245

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