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Engine
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Configuration |
Ilmor / Mercedes 500I 82º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Weight |
131 kilo / 288.8 lbs |
Construction |
light alloy block and head
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Displacement |
3,429 cc / 209.3 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
97.0 mm (3.8 in) / 58.0 mm (2.3 in)
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Compression |
11.0:1 |
Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
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Fuel feed |
Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Garrett Turbo |
Power |
1,024 bhp / 764 kW
@ 9,800 rpm
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Torque |
755 Nm / 557 ft lbs
@ 8,000 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
299 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
carbon-fibre composite monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
6 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
703 kilo / 1,550 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,953 mm (195 in) / N/A / N/A
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,920 mm (115 in) / 1,727 mm (68 in) / 1,625 mm (64 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
1.46 bhp / kg |
Top Speed |
392 km/h (244 mph)
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Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Penske Racing Team - 40 Years of Excellence, by Alan Hummel
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