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Rover Formula 2



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1949
Engine Rover
Engine Type L6
Cams
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 63.500
Stroke 105.000
Capacity (cc) 1971
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 3 SU carburettors
Chassis type Box-section
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "leaf spring, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2362
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 185

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