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Engine
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Configuration |
Chevrolet 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium block and head
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Displacement |
8,095 cc / 494 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
112.8 mm (4.4 in) / 101.6 mm (4 in)
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Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
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Fuel feed |
Fuel Injection
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
740 bhp / 552 kW
@ 6,400 rpm
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Torque |
888 Nm / 655 ft lbs
@ 5,600 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
91 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
fibreglass body on aluminium monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes (fr/r) |
ventilated discs |
Gearbox |
4 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
794 kilo / 1,751 lbs |
Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.93 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Can-Am, by Pete Lyons
- Lola - The Sports-Prototype and Can-Am Cars, by John Starkey
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Useful links |
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