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| Engine
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| Configuration |
Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8
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| Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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| Weight |
168 kilo / 370.4 lbs |
| Construction |
aluminium block and head
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| Displacement |
2,993 cc / 182.6 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke |
85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in)
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| Compression |
11.0:1 |
| Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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| Fuel feed |
Lucas Fuel Injection
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| Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
| Power |
375 bhp / 280 kW
@ 9,000 rpm
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| BHP/Liter |
125 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain |
| Body |
fibreglass reinforced polyester |
| Chassis |
aluminium monocoque with steel reinforcements, engine mounted semi-stressed |
| Front suspension |
double wishbones, coil springs over Koni shock-absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension |
single top links, twin parallel lower links, twin radius arms, coil springs over Koni shock-absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes |
internally ventilated and cross-drilled discs, all-round |
| Gearbox |
ZF 5 speed Manual
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| Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
| Resources |
| Suggested reading |
- Racing in the Rain, by John Horsman
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| Related articles |
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| Useful links |
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