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Van Diemen RF 83



Tuner Gätmo
Country GB
Year 1983
Engine "Ford ""Kent"""
Engine Type L4
Cams 1(PR)
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "9,2"
Bore 81.000
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1598
Power (at revs) 115 HP/6000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 1 Weber
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer D. Baldwin
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 420
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland Mk9
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims "5,5 x 13"
Rear rims "5,5 x 13"
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 220

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