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| Engine
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| Configuration |
Napier Lion W12
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| Location |
Front, longitudinally mounted
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| Construction |
aluminium block, cast-iron head
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| Displacement |
23,970 cc / 1462.7 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke |
139.7 mm (5.5 in) / 130.2 mm (5.1 in)
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| Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
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| Fuel feed |
3 Carburettors
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| Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
| Power |
600 bhp / 448 kW
@ 2,200 rpm
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| BHP/Liter |
25 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain |
| Chassis |
ladder frame |
| Front suspension |
live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, twin friction dampers |
| Rear suspension |
live axle, double semi-elliptic leaf springs, friction dampers |
| Brakes |
drums, rear |
| Gearbox |
Moss 3 speed Manual
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| Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions |
| Weight |
2,049 kilo / 4,517 lbs |
| Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
3,302 mm (130 in) / 1,524 mm (60 in) / 1,524 mm (60 in)
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| Performance figures |
| Power to weight |
0.29 bhp / kg |
| Top Speed |
274 km/h (170 mph)
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| Resources |
| Suggested reading |
- Road & Track (July, 1977)
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| Related articles |
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| Useful links |
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