The Bricklin SV-1 is a rear wheel drive automobile, with its engine placed in the front, and a 2 door coupé bodyshell.
Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 5.9 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 220 bhp (223 PS/164 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 427 N·m (315 lb·ft/43.5 kgm) at 3100 rpm.
A 3 speed automatic gearbox transfers the power to the driven wheels.
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