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Produced
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December 1991 July 1995
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Engine
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In-line
6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head.
94.6 x 90mm, 3,795cc, compression ratio 10.5:1.
Bosch fuel injection.
340bhp at 6,900rpm, (310bhp in USA) 295lb.ft at 4,750rpm.
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Transmission
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From May 1994: 6-speed manual gearbox.
Final drive 3.23:1.
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Gear
ratios
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1st
4.23;
2nd 2.52;
3rd 1.66;
4th 1.22;
5th 1.00;
6th 0.83:1
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Suspension
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Automatically
adaptive Boge dampers, optional Nurburgring suspension with 1mm
thicker rear anti-roll bar
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Steering
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re-geared
steering.
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Brakes
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Wheels
& Tyres
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Optional
9 x 17in rear wheels with 255 / 40 ZR17 tyres.
From 1994: 8 x 18in front and 9 x 18in rear wheels fitted with 245
/ 40 ZR18 tyres.
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Body
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4-door
saloon in steel.
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Dimensions
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Length 4,720mm / 186in,
wheelbase 2,761mm / 108.7in,
width 1,751mm / 68.9in,
height 1,392mm / 54.8in,
kerb weight 1,670kg / 3,682lb.
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Number
produced
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3,014
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UK
retail price
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£48,950
in 1992.
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Road
Test
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Quoted
bhp 340
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Maximum
(mph) 170
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0-30mph
(sec) 2.0
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0-40mph
3.2
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0-50mph
4.2
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0-60mph
5.4
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0-70mph
7.1
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0-80mph 8.9
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0-90mph 10.9
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0-100mph 13.6
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0-110mph 16.7
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0-120mph 20.0
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standing
1/4 mile 14.0
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50-70
(top) 10.4
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Overall
MPG 16.8
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Kerb
weight (kg)1,724
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Source/date
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Autocar
11/94
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