Pete05
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- Melbourne, Australia
Encouraged by the on-track performance of the BT7, Brabham set about developing a customer version to be launched in 1964. Dubbed the BT11, it was the only competitive car available for privateers. It was different in detail only from the BT7, with a wider track as the only major change. Three chassis were sold to the likes of Rob Walker and Jo Siffert, while two were retained for the Works team. Two of the customer cars were powered by a BRM V8 engine and managed to score the odd podium finish in 1964. In the Works hands, the BT11s were only slightly more successful with Dan Gurney clinching three third and then two second place finishes in a row in 1965. It was enough to end the season in third again.
ENGINE
Configuration
Coventry Climax FWMV Mk.4 V8
Location
Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction
Aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement
1496 cc / 91.3 cu in
Bore / Stroke
72.4mm (2.9") / 45.4mm (1.8")
Compression
12.0:1
Valvetrain
2 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed
Lucas Fuel Injection
Lubrication
Dry sump
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Power
200 BHP / 149 kW @ 9750 rpm
Torque
159 Nm / 117 ft/lbs @ 8000 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Chassis
Multi-tubular spaceframe
Front suspension
Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Lower wishbones, upper link, twin parallel radius arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering
Rack and pinion
Brakes
Girling discs, all-round
Gearbox
Hewland HD 5 speed manual
DIMENSIONS
Weight
460 kg / 1014.1 lbs
Wheelbase
2311 mm / 91"
Track (F/R)
1422 mm(56") / 1422 mm(56")
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