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Country of origin:Brazil
Produced in:1978
Numbers built:3
Designed by:Studio FLY for Fittipaldi
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:February 02, 2018
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Engine
Configuration Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight 147 kilo / 324.1 lbs
Construction magnesium alloy block and head
Displacement 2,993 cc / 182.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in)
Compression 11.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Lucas Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 480 bhp / 358 kW @ 10,600 rpm
Torque 353 Nm / 260 ft lbs @ 8,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 160 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque with fully stressed engine
Front suspension double wishbones, rocker actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension twin lower links, single upper links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Front Brakes ventilated discs
Rear brakes ventilated discs, in-board
Gearbox Hewland FG 400 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 602 kilo / 1,327 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,718 mm (107 in) / 1,689 mm (66.5 in) / 1,588 mm (62.5 in)
Tyres (fr/r) Goodyear 9.5/20 - 13 / 16.2/26 - 13

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.8 bhp / kg

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