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TYPE 27
FORMULA JUNIOR
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TYPE 27
1963
Formula Junior

Engine: Cosworth Ford 1097cc-------------------------------------
Gearbox: Hewland Mk.4  5-speed-----------------------------------
Chassis: Monocoque constructed from 18-guage----------
aluminum inner panels, with fabricated steel front and---
rear bulkheads, aluminum sheet center bulkhead,--------
and rolled aluminum outer panels.--------------------------------
Front Suspension: Upper cantilever rocking arms,-------
lower wishbones,-& inboard coil spring / damper units.
Rear Suspension: single top links, twin radius rods------
reversed lower wishbones, and outboard coil spring----
 & damper units.-----------------------------------------------------------
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 6 in.----------------------------------------------------
Maximum Track: 4 ft. 3.5 in.----------------------------------------
Length: 11 ft. 7 in.------------------------------------------------------
Weight: 880 lbs.---------------------------------------------------------



A monocoque Formula Junior that has front rocker arm-
suspension with lower wishbones, and rear suspension
utilizing twin radius arms with lower wishbones and------
 upper links.-------------------------------------------------------------------
Initially fiberglass was used for the tub paneling that-----
was later replaced by alloy panels.--------------------------------
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