Engine: Ford Cosworth BDA inline four-cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, alloy head. Equipped with KKK/K27 turbocharger (twin K26s tested also) boosting to 1.5 bar. 'Kent 1300cc' iron block, extra oil and water cooling. Capacity 1745cc (87.4mm bore x 72.75mm stroke) = 2445cc after x1.4 turbo multiplication. Bosch-Kugelfischer mechanical injection. 16 litre dry sump. Garrett twin intercoolers at front
Output: 1.5 max bar boost giving 560 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Fuel System: Bosch injection, transistorised
Transmission: Getrag 265/5-speed. Sachs twin plate clutch. ZF 90% torque differential.
Chassis & Body: Space frame chassis from welded alloy piping. Quick lift jacks. Kevlar 49 reinforced plastic coachwork with skeletal Capri steel cockpit area. MacPherson/live axle suspension, alloy hubs. Side rads and coolers. Deep front spoiler with splitter and separate rear wing. As of summer 1980, incorporating central venturi 'ground affect' tunnel & side skirts (fixed).
Wheels & Tyres: BBS, 11.5" rim x 16" tyre (front). 14" rim x 19" tyre (rear). Dunlop 280/600 (front) 330/700 (rear)
Brakes: Ate 4-piston, 12.87" vented disc (front). Girling 4-piston, 11.86" vented disc (rear). Cockpit adjustable.
Dimensions and Weight: Wheelbase 2560mm, length 5060mm, width 1980mm, height 1150mm and weight 790kg.
Performance: up to 186 mph
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