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Shadow Mk III (Canam)



Tuner Reynolds
Country GB/USA
Year 1972
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 112.700
Stroke 101.600
Capacity (cc) 8108
Power (at revs) 735 HP/6800
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer P. Bryant
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2489
Front track (mm) 1524
Rear track (mm) 1448
Weight (kg) 785
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Weismann
Fuel tank size (litres) 288
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 15
Rear rims 17 x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 23.5-15
Rear tyres 26.8-15
Maximum speed (kph) 350

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