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Rascar (USAC)



Tuner Foyt
Country USA
Year 1979
Engine Ford Indy
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 0.0000
Compression
Bore 95.500
Stroke 45.720
Capacity (cc) 2618
Power (at revs) 600 HP/9000
Torque 516 Nm/9000
Induction turbo
Ignition Mallory
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Monroe
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2692
Front track (mm) 1600
Rear track (mm) 1600
Weight (kg) 750
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 15
Rear rims 14 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 24.0/10.0-15
Rear tyres 27.0/14.0-15
Maximum speed (kph) 290

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