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from which it was derived. The Type 7 engine was retained, by with a higher compression ratio, increased from 5.2 to 5.4, which increased power by 1 hp (0.75 kW). The engine drove the rear wheels through a three speed gearbox to give the car a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
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266:Datsun 15T
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