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TYPE 49
Formula 1
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 Type 49
1967
Formula 1
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Engine: Cosworth Ford DFV V8-------------------------------------
Gearbox: ZF 5DS12  5-speed------------------------------------------
Chassis: Monocoque constructed from 18-gauge-----------
aluminum alloy sheet, with the engine acting as--------------
 integral stressed member.----------------------------------------------
Front Suspension: Upper cantilever rocking arms,---------
fabricated lower links,-radius rods, & inboard coil spring
& damper units.--------------------------------------------------------------
Rear Suspension: reversed lower wishbones, single top 
links, twin radius rods and coil spring / damper units.------
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 11 in.-----------------------------------------------------
Front & Rear Track: 5 ft. 1 in.------------------------------------------
Length: 13 ft. 2 in.----------------------------------------------------------
Weight: 1100 lbs.-----------------------------------------------------------


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