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SPECIFICATIONS

Brief History:
Prompted by the enthusiasm of Franco Rol and Giuseppe Farina who wished to run a car at Indianapolis the 8CLT was developed. Utilising the engine from the 8CL and the suspension design and body design from the 4CLT/48 the car used a tubular frame.  Farina however became contracted to Alfa Romeo and the project died.  The two cars were sold to the Zambucka team in New Zealand.

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Specifications:
Production Period: 1950
Designed By: Massimino & Gorrini
Body Built By: Fantuzzi - single seat aluminium
Number Built: 2
Dry Weight: 800 kg
Top Speed: 320 kph
Engine Type: Front, vertical in-line eight cylinders
Bore and Stroke: 78x78 mm
Displacement: 2981.7 cc
Compression: 6.5:1
Engine Output: 430 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Valves & Actuation: Four OHV per cylinder in 90º "V" with dual overhead camshafts
Carburettion: Forced by two Roots compressors with two Weber 52DCO on compressor intakes. Mean effective pressure 19.97 kg/sq. cm
Ignition: Single with Marelli magneto
Lubrication: Forced with pressure and scavenger pumps
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Clutch: Dry multi-disc
Gearbox: 4-speeds plus reverse
Frame: Tubular with longitudinal and cross members
Suspension - Front: Independent wheels, coil springs with Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
Suspension - Rear: Rigid axle, longitudinal leaf springs with Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes: Hydraulically operated wheel drums
Wheelbase: 2720 mm
Front & Rear Track: 1390 mm front; 1355 mm rear
Wheels & Tyres: Spoked: 3.50x19 front; 5.00x20 rear
Tyres: Pirelli 5.50x19 front; 7.00x20 rear
    
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