Engine

• Longitudinally-mounted, mid-engine, four-wheel-drive layout
• Head/block aluminium alloy/aluminium alloy
• 4 cylinders in line, Nikasil integrated liners
• 5 main bearings. Water cooled, electric fan
• Bore: 86 mm (3.39 in)
• Stroke: 77.6 mm (3.06 in)
• Capacity: 1,803 cc (1.8 L; 110.0 cu in)
• Valve gear: Dual Overhead Cams, 4 valves per cylinder, toothed belt camshaft drive

Compression ratio: 7.2:1. Bosch Motronic engine management system and fuel injection. Garrett T3 turbocharger/boost pressure 23 psi (1.6 bar).

• Max. power: 450 PS (331 kW; 444 hp) at 8,000 rpm
• Max. torque: 360 lb⋅ft (490 N⋅m) at 5,500 rpm

Transmission

• 5-speed manual, AP twin plate paddle clutch with cerrametallic linings.

Final drive: Spiral bevel, ratio 4.375 to transfer ratio of 1.15

Suspension

• Front, independent, double wishbones, twin coil springs and telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.
• Rear, independent, double wishbones, twin coil springs and telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar, adjustable toe control link.

Steering

• Rack and pinion, a small quantity of cars also had hydraulic power assistance. Steering wheel diameter 14 in, 1.8 turns lock-to-lock,

Brakes

Dual circuits, split front/rear. Front 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter ventilated discs. Rear 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter ventilated discs, no vacuum servo. Handbrake, mechanical fly-off and hydraulic centre lever acting on separate, mechanically operated rear calipers.

Wheels

Ford magnesium alloy, 6–8 in rims (8¾ in and 11 in option for racing tyres). Tyre dependent on conditions (Pirelli Monte Carlo intermediates 245/40 16 on test car), 16" in diameter, pressures dependent on tyres used.

Dimensions and weights

• Length: 157.5 in (4,000 mm)
• Width: 69.0 in (1,753 mm)
• Height: variable
• Wheelbase: 99.6 in (2,530 mm)
• Track (Front/Rear): 59.1/58.9 in (1502/1497 mm)
• Weight: 2,315 lb (1,050 kg)

Top speeds:

Acceleration from rest:

Standing 1/4-mile: 11.4 sec, 115 mph (185 km/h).

Standing km: Not known.

Acceleration (s):

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