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No. 17 Western Auto's Parts American Chevrolet Monte Carlo

A Winston Cup stock car is a tube frame race car based on a current model production car which is approved for competition by NASCAR.

The Car:

Chassis built by Ronnie Hopkins Engineering in Greenville, S.C., with modifications by Darrell Waltrip Motorsports.

Curb Weight: 3,400 pounds
Wheelbase:110 inches
Length:194 inches
Height:51 inches
Tread/Front:60.5 inches/60.25 inches at Daytona and Talladega
Tread/Rear:60.5 inches/60.25 inches at Daytona and Talladega
Min. Ground Clearance:3.5 inches
Colors:Blue, White, Gray and Western Auto Racing Red
Suspension:Front: Independent "A" Arm type
Rear: Full Floating axle and hub assembly with reinforced axle housing.
Steering:Worm-and Pinion; heavy duty; front steer
Brakes:4 Wheel Disk-Willwood
Wheels:15-inch; Circle
Fuel Tank:Fuel Safe Cell; 22-gallon capacity

Engine Specifications: General Motors V-8 cast iron block

Displacement:358-cubic-inch Carburetor:Holley 750-830 CFM
Bore & Stroke:4.125x3.33. Camshaft:Competition Cams
Horsepower:770-plus at 8,000 RPM Manifold:Chevrolet Bowtie
Torque:490 foot lbs. At 8,000 RPM Spark Plugs:AC Delco
Tach Redline:8,500 RPM Lubricant:Havoline Supreme 20w-50

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