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Tyrrell P34



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1977
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 485 HP/10600
Torque 353 Nm/8500
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) 2563
Front track (mm) 1589
Rear track (mm) 1473
Weight (kg) 620
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 9 x 10
Rear rims 18-19x13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 7.2/16.0-10
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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