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1974 Brabham BT42 In Action At Spa (Rough Cosworth F1 Sound)

A few months before uploading this video we uploaded one in which the BT42 is revving in the pitbox at the Spa 6 Hours 2014. Due to the good response that video got lately we decided it was time to unleash the beast and set it on its way on the network we call YouTube! So here is a video of this wonderful machine in action. This was by far one of the most impressive F1 cars we saw that day. The sound is incredible and the speed even more so. In one of the shots you can see the car spinning its wheels when coming out of the bus stop chicane directly overtaking someone else like there is no tomorrow. The BT42 is powered by a 3.0l V8 90 degree Ford Cosworth F1 engine which you can see in a close-up in the video. The engine produces 450 BHP at 10 800 rpm and weighs around 180 kg. The car in total weighs 575 kg. Now, let's see how many people actually read this! Fun fact in my opinion: the car's fuel capacity is 48.9 US Gal or 186 Litres which at cruising range is good for about 780 miles or 1255 kilometers. This means that you can cruise through a nice part of the Swiss Alps for example with this car without having to stop for fuel after every mountain road. Now don't tell me you wouldn't LOVE that ;) Let me know in the comments, if you read this, where would you go? If I have more fun facts about cars featured in future videos I'll definetely let you know! As of now I hope you enjoyed the video and if you did, give it a like rating and say something nice in the comment section down below! HistoricRacingHD's goal: "Cars of today are made by those of the past. We're here to keep those legends alive."