August 2009 Rig Profile
Jim Graham Desert Dingo Racing
http://www.desertdingo.com/
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RIG:
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1969 Volkswagen Beetle |
Specs and Modifications:
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Engine:
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Air cooled, four cylinder Horsepower Compression Ratio 10:1 Displacement 1600 cc Top Speed 90 MPH
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Transmission: |
4 speed manual type 1
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Brakes: |
Drum w/brass-lined brake pads |
Chasis: |
Standard reinforced VW chassis |
Accessories:
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None |
Suspension:
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Bilstein prototype "Ensenada" race package |
Fuel: |
110 octane race fuel 15 gallon front mounted Fuel Cell |
Communications: |
GPS - Lowrance Baja 540C w/a Garmin Rino 530 backup Kenwood TM-271A VHF radio Prototype satellite communications system from EMS Sky Connect w/a backup Iridium phone Mandatory IRITrack GPS unit (for Baja 1000 only) |
Wheels: Wheel Base:
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Steel 15" x 9.5" 94.5 inches
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Tires: |
B.F. Goodrich Traxion 700x15 (hot knife grooved) |
Other Information:
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The car has carried the numbers 1101, 1102, 1107 and 1146 (It is currently 1107)
The Desert Dingo VW is the official World Diabetes Day race car and will be on display in Montreal October 18-22 at the Montreal Convention Center as part of the World Diabetes Congress: http://tinyurl.com/ld2nfb

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Parts:
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