|
Engine
|
Configuration |
Ford Cosworth FVC Straight 4
|
Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
|
Construction |
cast-iron block, aluminium head
|
Displacement |
1,790 cc / 109.2 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 77.5 mm (3.1 in)
|
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
|
Fuel feed |
Fuel Injection
|
Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
245 bhp / 183 kW
@ 9,000 rpm
|
BHP/Liter |
137 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Body |
fibreglass body |
Chassis |
aluminium reinforced steel spaceframe |
Front suspension |
double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
Rear suspension |
single top links, twin lower links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
Hewland 5 speed Manual
|
Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
550 kilo / 1,213 lbs |
Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.45 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Chevron - The Derek Bennett Story, by David Gordon
|
Related articles |
|
Useful links |
| |