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| Engine
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| Configuration |
M10/S12 Straight 4
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| Location |
Front, longitudinally mounted
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| Construction |
cast-iron block, alloy head
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| Displacement |
2,302 cc / 140.5 cu in |
| Bore / Stroke |
93.0 mm (3.7 in) / 84.0 mm (3.3 in)
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| Compression |
12.0:1 |
| Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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| Fuel feed |
Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
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| Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
| Power |
300 bhp / 224 kW
@ 8,400 rpm
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| BHP/Liter |
130 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain |
| Chassis |
unitary steel |
| Front suspension |
wishbones, McPherson struts, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension |
diagonal arms, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes |
ventilated and cross-drilled discs, all-round |
| Gearbox |
5 speed Manual
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| Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions |
| Weight |
960 kilo / 2,116 lbs |
| Length / Width / Height |
4,356 mm (171.5 in) / 1,679 mm (66.1 in) / N/A
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| Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,565 mm (101 in) / N/A / N/A
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| Performance figures |
| Power to weight |
0.31 bhp / kg |
| Top Speed |
250 km/h (155 mph)
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| 0-60 mph |
5.5 s |
| 0-100 mph |
11.0 s |
| Resources |
| Suggested reading |
- Motorsport Magazine (February, 2005)
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| Related cars |
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| Related articles |
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| Useful links |
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