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Tyrrell 009



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) 493 HP/11000
Torque 346 Nm/9000
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer M. Philippe
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2794
Front track (mm) 1702
Rear track (mm) 1613
Weight (kg) 592
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 180
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 18-19x13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/23.0-13
Rear tyres 15.0/28.0-13
Maximum speed (kph) "286,4"

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