Van Diemen RF88

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Van Diemen RF88
Van Diemen RF88 of Nick Bennett.JPG
Category Formula Ford 1600
Constructor Van Diemen
Technical specifications
Chassis Steel spaceframe
Suspension Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bars
Engine Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 1.6 L (97.6 cu in), Ford, SOHC I4, N/A
Transmission Hewland LD200 4-speed manual
Power~ 89 hp (66 kW) [1]
Weight440 kg (970 lb)
Competition history
Van Diemen RF88 of Michael Schumacher Van Diemen RF88 1.JPG
Van Diemen RF88 of Michael Schumacher

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References

  1. "Van Diemen RF88 1.6 89hp, 1988". car.info.
  2. "Van Dieman Formula Ford RF 89 / 88". racecarsdirect.com.
  3. "Formula Ford 1600 Van Diemen RF88". racecarsdirect.com.