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Category | Formula One Formula Two |
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Constructor | Gordini |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Steel tubular spaceframe, aluminum body |
Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, independent with torsion bar springs, Messier shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Suspension (rear) | Rear rigid live axle, Watts linkage, Messier hydraulic shock absorbers, trailing arms, anti-roll bar |
Engine | 2.0–2.3 L (122.0–140.4 cu in) DOHC L6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Power | 175 hp (130 kW) @ 7000 rpm[2] |
Weight | 680–780 kg (1,499–1,720 lb) |
Brakes | Drum brakes |
Competition history | |
Debut | 1952 Swiss Grand Prix[3] |
The Gordini T16, also known as Gordini Type 16 is an open-wheel race car, designed, developed and built by French manufacturer Gordini, for Formula One and Formula Two racing categories, between 1952 and 1956.[4][5][6]