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Tyrrell 005



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 D. Gardner
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2386
Front track (mm) 1590
Rear track (mm) 1590
Weight (kg) 560
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.4/20.0-13
Rear tyres 13.1/24.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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