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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1978
Numbers built:16
Predecessor:Chevron B38
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:February 01, 2019
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Engine
Configuration Toyota / Novamotor PFT 2T-G Straight 4
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast-iron block, aluminium head
Displacement 1,998 cc / 121.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke 87.0 mm (3.4 in) / 84.0 mm (3.3 in)
Compression 13.5:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Kugelfischer Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 168 bhp / 125 kW @ 5,800 rpm
Torque 233 Nm / 172 ft lbs @ 4,800 rpm
BHP/Liter 84 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension lower wishbones, top links, twin trailing-arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) discs
Gearbox Hewland 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 446 kilo / 983 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,320 mm (91.3 in) / 1,420 mm (55.9 in) / 1,330 mm (52.4 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.38 bhp / kg

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  Article Image gallery (4) 43-78-09 Specifications