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Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.39 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4 litre 3950 cc (241.044 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 10.75:1
Fuel system SMPFi
Maximum power 283.9 PS (280.0 bhp) (208.8 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 163.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 388.0 Nm (286 ft·lb) (39.6 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1234.4 kPa (179 psi)
Specific torque 98.23 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6500 rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.01
Unitary capacity 493.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2723 mm
wheelbase 107.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4732 mm
Length (inches) 186.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1829 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1323 mm
Height (inches) 52.1 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1712 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3774 lb
Weight distribuiton 53.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 2.08 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle 10.90 m
Tyres P235/50 VR 17
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.71
Final drive ratio 3.58

General information

RAC rating 36.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 2003

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