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Williams FW 08C



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) 2604
Front track (mm) 1803
Rear track (mm) 1575
Weight (kg) 540
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Williams/Hewland FGA
Fuel tank size (litres) 190
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 15
Rear rims 16 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 23.5/10.0-15
Rear tyres 26.0/15.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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