Ralt RT5

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Category Formula Super Vee
Constructor Ralt
Designer(s) Ron Tauranac
Technical specifications
Chassis Aluminum monocoque, fiberglass body
Wheelbase 99.5 in (2,527 mm)
Engine Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, Volkswagen, 1.6–1.8 L (97.6–109.8 cu in), I4, NA
Transmission Hewland MK9 5-speed manual
Power~ 180–235 hp (134–175 kW)
Weight1,000–1,075 lb (454–488 kg)
Tyres Firestone
Avon [3]
Competition history
Debut1980

The Ralt RT5 is an open-wheel formula race car, developed and built by Ralt in 1982, for the Formula Super Vee racing series, in 1980. [4] [5] [6]

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