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Williams FW 08B(?) 6-wheeler



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1983
Engine Ford Cosworth DFY
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 90.000
Stroke 58.800
Capacity (cc) 2991
Power (at revs) 530 HP/11600
Torque 395 Nm/9600
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer P. Head/F. Dernie
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pullrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Williams/Hewland FGA
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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