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Watson Indy roadster



Tuner
Country USA
Year 1961
Engine Meyer Drake Offenhauser
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 102.000
Stroke 114.000
Capacity (cc) 4123
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition ?
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer A.J. Watson
Front suspension "torsion bar, rigid axle"
Rear suspension "torsion bar, rigid axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2438
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 2
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 290

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