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Tyrrell 001



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1970
Engine Ford Cosw. DFV S10
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) 435 HP/10000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer D. Gardner
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2390
Front track (mm) 1600
Rear track (mm) 1600
Weight (kg) 540
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 210
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10-11x13
Rear rims 15-17x15
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 4.50/11.00-13
Rear tyres 4.50/15.50-15
Maximum speed (kph) 280

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