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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1979
Predecessor:Arrows A1 Cosworth
Successor:Arrows A3 Cosworth
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 2,993 cc / 182.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in)
Compression 11.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Lucas Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 485 bhp / 362 kW @ 10,600 rpm
Torque 353 Nm / 260 ft lbs @ 8,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 162 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis monocoque
Front suspension rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs
Rear suspension parallel bars, coil springs
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox Hewland 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 591 kilo / 1,303 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,718 mm (107 in) / 1,153 mm (45.4 in) / 1,549 mm (61 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.82 bhp / kg

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