Scarab Mark II
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| Category | Sports car racing |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Scarab |
| Predecessor | Scarab Mark I |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | aluminum body on chrome-moly tubular spaceframe |
| Suspension | double wishbones, coil springs, tubular shock absorbers (front) DeDion axle, radius rods, Watts linkage, coil springs, tubular shock absorbers (rear) |
| Length | 168 in (4,300 mm) |
| Width | 59.5 in (1,510 mm) |
| Height | 38 in (970 mm) |
| Axle track | Front: 52 in (1,300 mm) Rear: 49 in (1,200 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 92 in (2,300 mm) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 283–339 cu in (5–6 L), Chevrolet OHV V8, NA |
| Transmission | BorgWarner T10 4-speedmanual |
| Power | 350–446 hp (261–333 kW) 380–406 lb⋅ft (515–550 N⋅m) |
| Weight | 1,900 lb (860 kg) |
| Brakes | Drum brakes, all-round |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 1958 SCCA National Montgomery[4] |
The Scarab Mk. II was a sports racing car, designed, developed and built by American manufacturer Scarab, between 1958 and 1959.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ D, Nick (April 22, 2016). "1959→1959 Scarab Mk. II".
- ^ "1958 Scarab MK II Sport Racer - Recreation". www.classicdriver.com.
- ^ "1959 Scarab Mk II Chevrolet Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Scarab Mk II - Photo Gallery". Racing Sports Cars. 17 August 1958. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Institute, The Revs (August 5, 2016). "The Scarab Is The Most Beautiful Race Car You've Never Heard Of".