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Surtees TS 16



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1974
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
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) 465 HP/10500
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) 2438
Front track (mm) 1590
Rear track (mm) 1570
Weight (kg) 591
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 17 x 13
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres 9.7/21.0-13
Rear tyres 15.2/27.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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