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Surtees TS 9



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford Cosw. DFV S12?
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 450 HP/10000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer J. Surtees
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2534
Front track (mm) 1524
Rear track (mm) 1549
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 190
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims 18 x 13
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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