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TYPE 31
FORMULA 3
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TYPE 31
1964
Formula 3

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. 3.5 in.---------------------------------------
Rear Track: 4 ft. 2 in.------------------------------------------
Length: 11 ft. 7 in.---------------------------------------------
Weight: 880 lbs.------------------------------------------------



An improved version of 1962 Type 22 chassis
design.-----------------------------------------------------------
Powered by a production based 1 liter Ford.----
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