Category | Sports 2000 |
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Technical specifications | |
Chassis | fibreglass body on aluminium monocoque |
Suspension | double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (front) twin lower links, single upper links, trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar (rear) |
Engine | Ford Pinto 2.0 L (122.0 cu in) DOHC I4 naturally-aspirated mid-engined |
Transmission | Hewland Mk.8/9 4-speed manual |
Power | 126–200 hp (94–149 kW) |
Weight | 500 kg (1,102 lb) [1] |
Competition history |
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