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Tyrrell 001-003



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1971
Engine Ford Cosw. DFV S11
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) 460 HP/
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) 2426
Front track (mm) 1590
Rear track (mm) 1590-1648
Weight (kg) 560
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 220
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 16 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 3.50/11.20-13
Rear tyres 5.50/15.30-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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