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 Model 126 C2
Type Formula 1 racing car.
Years of activity 1982/1983.
First race South African Grand Prix of 23.1.1982.
Engine Type 021, 6 cylinders in 120° V, rear-mounted. Light alloy cylinder block and heads, press-fitted aluminium cylinder liners. Water cooled.
Bore and stroke 81 x 48.4 mm.
Unitary and total capacity 249.4 / 1,496.43 cc.
Compression ratio 6.5:1.
Max. power output 580 bhp at 11,000 rpm.
Timing gear 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead cams per bank of cylinders. Gear drive at rear.
Fuel feed Forced. 2 KKK turbos and Lucas-Ferrari electronic indirect injection.
Ignition Single. Magneti Marelli ìRaceplexî electronic capacitive discharge.
Lubrication Forced, dry sump.
Transmission Rear. Multi-plate clutch. New, narrow, 025 gearbox with 5 speeds + reverse, transverse in block with ZF limited slip friction plates differential.
Gear ratios Variable depending on racing circuit.
Frame Type 631. Stress-bearing body with mixed aluminium-carbon honeycomb and HEXCEL material base.
Front suspension Double wishbones: double triangles, inboard spring/damper units.
Rear suspension Double wishbones: upper trapezium, lower triangle.
Steering Rack and pinion.
Brakes Ventilated cast iron discs all round. Brembo aluminium callipers.
Tyres Front 23.5-10.0-13î, rear 26.0-15.5-15î.
Rims Multi-piece. Front 13î, rear 15î.
Wheelbase 2,657.8 mm.
Front/rear track 1,787.4 mm / 1,644 mm.
Length 4,333 mm.
Width 2,110 mm.
Height 1,025 mm.
Weight with water and oil From 587.5 to 597.5 kg.
Fuel tank (litres) 240 (fuel 102 octane RON and Avgas).
Bodywork Composite single-seater body
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