#1 Caterpillar Volvo C-12 Truck
Caterpillar C-12 Truck Engine
The Truck Cab
Truck Performance
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Approximate standing 1/4 mile time, 13 seconds
160 km/h in 12 seconds.
Governed to 160 km/h by racing regulations.
Front tyres replaced every 20 - 40 race laps.
Rear tyres replaced every 40 - 80 race laps.
Brake pads replaced every 20 - 40 race laps.
Brake discs replaced every 100 - 150 race laps.
The Freightliner in race trim weighs 5500 kg;
3300 kg over the front axle.
2200 kg over the rear axle.
- Displacement: 12 litre, 6 cylinder, Bore 130mm Stroke 150mm
Twin Schwitzer Turbochargers, running speed 175,000 RPM
Boost: 61 PSI
Race developed Electronic Unit Injectors
Injection Pressure: 45,000 psi plus.
High lift race developed Camshaft
The Freightliner: engine develops in excess of 1500 bhp @ 2500 RPM and 4200 ft lbs of torque.
The Volvo Aero engine develops in excess of 1300 bhp @ 2450 RPM and 3600 ft lbs of torque.
The engine components are basically standard other than the above mentioned alterations.
The Truck Cab
Truck Performance
BACK
Approximate standing 1/4 mile time, 13 seconds
160 km/h in 12 seconds.
Governed to 160 km/h by racing regulations.
Front tyres replaced every 20 - 40 race laps.
Rear tyres replaced every 40 - 80 race laps.
Brake pads replaced every 20 - 40 race laps.
Brake discs replaced every 100 - 150 race laps.
The Freightliner in race trim weighs 5500 kg;
3300 kg over the front axle.
2200 kg over the rear axle.
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