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Shadow DN4



George Follmer in Can-Am at Mid-Ohio, 1974

Tuner Lee Muir
Country GB/USA
Year 1974
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 109.000
Stroke 109.000
Capacity (cc) 8137
Power (at revs) 790 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2667
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 775
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres) 140
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres -13
Rear tyres 28.0/-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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