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Engine Specifications

Engine Specifications:V8 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
Position:Front Longitudinal
Aspiration:Natural
Valvetrain:DOHC 2 Valves / Cyl
Fuel feed:4 Weber 45 IDM
Displacement:4477 cc / 273.2 cu in
Bore:93.8 mm / 3.69 in
Stroke:81 mm / 3.19 in
Compression:9.5:1
Power:298.3 kw / 400.0 bhp @ 7200 rpm
Specific output:89.35 bhp per litre
Bhp/Weight:338.12 bhp per tonne
Torque:488.09 nm / 360 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm

Chassis & body

Body/Frame:Aluminum Body over Steel Tube Frame
Driven wheels:RWD w/ZF Differential
Front tires:Pirelli 6.0x16
Rear tires:Pirelli 7.0x16
Front brakes:Hydrualic Drums
Front brake size:400 mm / 15.7 in
Rear brakes:Hydrualic Drums
Rear brake size:300 mm / 11.8 in
Front wheels:F 40.6 x 12.7 cm / 16.0 x 5.0 in
Rear wheels:R 40.6 x 14.0 cm / 16.0 x 5.5 in
Steering:Worm & Sector
Front suspension:Doube Wishbones w/Coil Springs, houdaille Shock Absorbers
Rear suspension:De-Dion Type w/Transverse Leaf Spring, Houdaille Shock Absorbers

Drivetrain

Transmission:5-Speed Transaxle

Car dimensions

Weight:1183 kg / 2608 lbs
Wheelbase:2400 mm / 94.5 in
Front track:1350 mm / 53.1 in
Rear track:1300 mm / 51.2 in
Length:4350 mm / 171.3 in
Width:1549 mm / 61 in
Height:1000 mm / 39.4 in

Speed performance

Car top speed:320.3 kph / 199.0 mph
0 - 100 mph:11.0 seconds

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    Power: 152.9 kw / 205.0 bhp @ 5250 rpm
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    Torque: 372.85 nm / 275.0 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm

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    Power: 302.0 kw / 405 bhp @ 7100 rpm
    Torque: 460 nm / 339.3 ft lbs @ 4750 rpm

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