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Vanwall Special 2.5



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1954
Engine Vanwall/Norton
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 96.000
Stroke 86.000
Capacity (cc) 2490
Power (at revs) 225 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition BTH magneto
Fuel system 4 Amal carbs
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer J. Cooper
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Goodyear
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Pirelli
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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