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| Engine
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| Configuration |
Straight 6
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| Location |
Front, longitudinally mounted
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| Construction |
cast-iron block, aluminium head
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| Displacement |
1,980 cc / 120.8 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke |
62.8 mm (2.5 in) / 107.0 mm (4.2 in)
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| Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
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| Fuel feed |
2 SU Carburettors
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| Aspiration |
Supercharger |
| Power |
260 bhp / 194 kW
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| BHP/Liter |
131 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain |
| Chassis |
aluminium body on steel tubular frame |
| Front suspension |
trailing links, torsion bars, friction dampers |
| Rear suspension |
DeDion axle, trailing arms |
| Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes |
hydraulic drums, all-round |
| Gearbox |
4 speed Manual
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| Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
| Resources |
| Suggested reading |
- ERA, a Concise History, by J.R.W. Barker
- Motorsport Magazine (February, 2004)
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| Related articles |
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| Useful links |
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