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Awaiting
Photo
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Produced
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February 1979 - July 1981 |
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Engine
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In-line 6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head. 93.4 x 84mm, 3,453cc, compression ratio 9.0:1.Kugelfischer-Bosch fuel injection, 277bhp at 6,500rpm, 239lb.ft at 5,000rpm |
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Transmission
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Mid-engine, rear drive. Final drive 4.22:1, 40% limited-slip differential |
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Gear
ratios
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1st, 2.42; 2nd, 1.61; 3rd, 1.14; 4th, 0.85; 5th, 0.70:1 |
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Front
Suspension
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IFS, coil springs, height-adjustable telescopic dampers, MacPherson struts, lower wishbones, anti-roll bar. |
| Rear Suspension | IRS, coil springs, trailing arms, height-adjustable telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar. |
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Steering
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Rack-and-pinion steering (3.2 turns lock-to-lock), unassisted, Servo-assisted |
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Brakes
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300mm / 11.8in vented front discs, 297mm / 11.7in vented rear discs. |
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Wheels
& Tyres
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Campagnolo alloy 7 x 16in front and 8 x 16in rear wheels with 205/55 VR16 front and 225/50 VR16 rear tyres. |
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Body
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2-door coupe in plastic |
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Dimensions
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Length 4,361mm / 171.7in, wheelbase 2,560mm / 100.8in, width 1,824mm / 71.8in, height 1,140mm / 44.9in, kerb weight 1,300kg / 2,867lb. |
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Number
produced
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450 |
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UK
retail price
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Equivalent of £37,500 in 1979. |
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Road
Test
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Autocar |
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Quoted
bhp
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277 |
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Maximum
(mph)
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162 |
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0-30mph
(sec)
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2.1 |
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Standing
1/4 mile
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13.6 |
| 0-30mph (sec) |
2.1 |
| 0-40mph |
3.1 |
| 0-50mph |
4.1 |
| 0-60mph |
5.5 |
| 0-70mph |
6.8 |
| 0-80mph |
8.9 |
| 0-90mph |
10.9 |
| 0-100mph |
13.0 |
| 0-110mph |
16.6 |
| 0-120mph |
20.2 |
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60-70
mph (top)
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8.4 |
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Overall
mpg
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17 |
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Kerb
weight (kg)
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1,418 |
| Source & Date |
Autocar 1988 |