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Westfield Megabusa | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Westfield Sportscars |
Production | 2000 – present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1,300 cc (79.3 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-four |
Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh sequential |
Dimensions | |
Length | 3,340 mm (131 in) |
Width | 1,610 mm (63 in) |
Curb weight | From 440 kg (970 lb) |
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