Brabham BT62: Difference between revisions

 

== Specifications ==

 

The BT62 is powered by a mid-mounted 5.4-litre naturally-aspirated [[V8 engine]] that is based on an engine from a mainstream automaker, the identity of which the company has not revealed. The engine has been extensively modified and has a power output of {{cvt|515|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} at 7,400 rpm and {{cvt|492|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 6,200 rpm, giving the car a power-to-weight ratio of 653&nbsp;hp per ton.{{Citation needed|date=June 2018}} Power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed Holinger sequential-shift racing transmission controlled by steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, and stopping is handled by carbon-to-carbon disc brakes, with carbon pads actuated by six pistons acting on carbon rotors.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.motortrend.com/news/brabham-bt62-first-look/|title=Brabham BT62 First Look: For Serious Track-Rats Only - Motor Trend|date=2018-05-02|work=Motor Trend|access-date=2018-05-06|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Brabham launches BT62 hypercar |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/news/road-cars/brabham-launches-bt62-hypercar |website=Motor Sport Magazine |accessdate=17 August 2018 |language=en |date=2 May 2018}}</ref>