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Engine
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Configuration |
Renault - Gordini Type 55 Straight 4
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
cast-iron block, aluminium alloy head
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Displacement |
996 cc / 60.8 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
71.4 mm (2.8 in) / 62.0 mm (2.4 in)
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Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Camshaft |
Chain driven
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Fuel feed |
Weber Carburettors
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Lubrication |
Wet sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
93 bhp / 69 kW
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BHP/Liter |
93 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Body |
fibreglass |
Chassis |
steel tubular platform frame |
Front suspension |
double wishbones, coil springs over dampers |
Rear suspension |
lower wishbones, top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
VW / Hewland 5 speed Manual
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Clutch |
Single plate |
Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
620 kilo / 1,367 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,270 mm (168.1 in) / 1,630 mm (64.2 in) / 1,130 mm (44.5 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,300 mm (90.6 in) / 1,280 mm (50.4 in) / 1,270 mm (50 in)
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Fuel tank |
32 Litre (8.5 Gallon US / 7 Gallon Imperial)
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Wheels |
13 |
Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.15 bhp / kg |
Top Speed |
230 km/h (143 mph)
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