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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 and head
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| Displacement |
6,597 cc / 402.6 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke |
100.0 mm (3.9 in) / 140.0 mm (5.5 in)
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| Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, SOHC
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| Fuel feed |
3 SU Carburettors
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| Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
| Power |
290 bhp / 216 kW
@ 5,000 rpm
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| BHP/Liter |
44 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain |
| Chassis |
body on ladder frame |
| Suspension (fr/r) |
live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, friction dampers |
| Steering |
worm and roller |
| Brakes |
drums, all-round |
| Gearbox |
4 speed Manual
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| Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions |
| Weight |
2,300 kilo / 5,071 lbs |
| Length / Width / Height |
4,350 mm (171.3 in) / 1,420 mm (55.9 in) / 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
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| Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
3,302 mm (130 in) / 1,430 mm (56.3 in) / 1,430 mm (56.3 in)
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| Performance figures |
| Power to weight |
0.13 bhp / kg |
| Top Speed |
240 km/h (149 mph)
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| Resources |
| Related articles |
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| Useful links |
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