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Tyrrell 008 (Aurora)



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1979
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 opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer M. Philippe
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2835
Front track (mm) 1701
Rear track (mm) 1754
Weight (kg) 575
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 10/11x13
Rear rims 18 x 13
Tyres Goodyear G50
Front tyres 9.5/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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