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Tyrrell 012



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1985
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.600
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2998
Power (at revs) 460 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Alu/carbon-monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer M. Philippe
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pullrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2642
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Avon
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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