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PATON 500 V90 1976 - 1985

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PATON 500 V90 1976 - 1985 SPECIFICATIONS
Spec sheet
MODELPATON 500 V90 1976 - 1985
Year1976 - 1985
Engine TypeTwo-stroke, 4-cylinder, 90-degree V, 4 valves per cylinder (as stated)
Displacement / Capacity492 cc / 30.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke56 x 50 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power69.9 kW / 95 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque—
IgnitionElectronic with variable advance (Dansi)
Induction4 x 34 mm Dell'Orto carburettors
Start System—
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
ClutchDry, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular chrome-molybdenum steel
Front Suspension35 mm Ceriani R telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionTubular swingarm with Ceriani R monoshock
Front Brakes254 mm double disc
Rear Brakes254 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre—
Rear Tyre—
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Paton file

Paton's first two-stroke racer, built in 1976 with a V4 engine on a single crankshaft to replace the ageing four-stroke twin. It debuted at Modena with Virginio Ferrari, but results never came and the programme stopped; only a single machine was made.