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Engine
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Configuration |
Coventry Climax FWMV Mk 2 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium alloy block and head
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Displacement |
1,494 cc / 91.2 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
63.0 mm (2.5 in) / 60.0 mm (2.4 in)
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Compression |
11.5:1 |
Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
4 Weber Carburettors
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
186 bhp / 139 kW
@ 8,500 rpm
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Torque |
161 Nm / 119 ft lbs
@ 7,500 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
124 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Body |
fibreglass panels |
Chassis |
steel multi-tubular spaceframe |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
Girling discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
Cooper C6S 6 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,311 mm (91 in) / 1,308 mm (51.5 in) / 1,283 mm (50.5 in)
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Resources |
Suggested reading |
- 1½-Litre Grand Prix Racing - Low Power, High Tech, by Mark Whitelock
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