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TYPE 20
FORMULA CAR
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.TYPE 20
1961
Formula Junior

Engine: Cosworth Ford 105E---------------------------------
Gearbox: Renault 4 speed--------------------------------------
Chassis: Multi-tubular Space Frame-----------------------
Front Suspension: Double Wishbones------------------
 and-Coil Spring / Damper Units.------------------------------
Rear Suspension:reversed lower wishbones,-------
Un-splined half-shafts providing traverse location,
twin radius rods, and Coil Spring / Damper Units.-
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 6 in.-------------------------------------------
Front Track: 4 ft. 1 in.------------------------------------------
Rear Track: 4 ft. 0 in.-------------------------------------------
Length: 11 ft. 7 in.----------------------------------------------
Weight: 805 lbs.-------------------------------------------------



Formula Junior replacement for the Type 18.-------------
Still used the half shafts as the upper suspension -----
 link in the rear.-----------------------------------------------------------
Used fiberglass panels for the bodywork.------------------
 Dominated the class powered by a Ford 105E,------------
 tuned by Cosworth.---------------------------------------------------
Sent to the U.S. powered by a Ford 1500cc derivative.
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