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Shadow Mk III turbo (Canam)



Tuner Lee Muir
Country GB/USA
Year 1972
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 8100
Power (at revs) 1200 HP/
Torque 1330 Nm/5000
Induction 2 turbo
Ignition
Fuel system
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)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox "Weismann, Hewland LG mk2"
Fuel tank size (litres) 318
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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