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Engine
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Configuration |
M165 90º V8
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Location |
Front, longitudinally mounted
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Weight |
195 kilo / 429.9 lbs |
Construction |
steel block and head
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Displacement |
1,495 cc / 91.2 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
64.0 mm (2.5 in) / 58.0 mm (2.3 in)
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Compression |
6.5:1 |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
2 Solex Carburettors
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Aspiration |
Two Roots-Type Supercharger |
Power |
256 bhp / 191 kW
@ 8,000 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
171 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Body |
aluminium panels |
Chassis |
steel oval-tube frame with 5 cross-members |
Front suspension |
double wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers |
Rear suspension |
DeDion axle, longitudinal torsion bars, hydraulic shock absorbers |
Steering |
worm-and-nut |
Brakes |
hydraulic drums, all-round |
Gearbox |
5 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
700 kilo / 1,543 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
3,680 mm (144.9 in) / 1,510 mm (59.4 in) / 850 mm (33.5 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,450 mm (96.5 in) / 1,340 mm (52.8 in) / 1,280 mm (50.4 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.37 bhp / kg |
Top Speed |
272 km/h (169 mph)
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Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Classic & Sports Car (September, 1995)
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