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CHASSIS
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6�x1�
longitudinal box tubes, double skinned in 18 gauge aluminium with
steel/aluminium bulkheads front and rear and an aluminium honeycomb
dash diaphragm. Riveted and bonded aluminium undertray for high
torsional rigidity. Deformable structure nose box and lateral
intrusion protection. Monocoque and safety cell conform to FIA/F3
regulations.
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ENGINE
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Vauxhall
Tigra GSi four-cylinder, five main bearing, iron block, light
alloy crossflow cylinder head with a double overhead camshaft
operating four valves per cylinder. Bore/Stroke 79.0 x 81.5mm.
Capacity: 1598 cc. Compression ratio: 10.0:1 Full electronic fuel/ignition
management system. Dry sump lubrication. Max power currently 140
bhp at 6500 rpm Max torque currently 130lb/ft at 4500 rpm
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FUEL
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Control
unleaded petrol.
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TRANSMISSON
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Hewland
LD200 four-speed lightweight racing gearbox with interchangeable
forward gears and a 13/36 final drive ratio. Single-plate clutch.
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SUSPENSION
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Triangulated
wishbones front and rear, with upper racking levers operating
Bilstein spring/damper units.
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STEERING
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High
ratio rack-and-pinion unit with adjustable clevises. 10� steering
wheel and adjustable column.
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BRAKES
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Solid
10� (254mm) discs all round with front/rear balances adjustable
from cockpit.
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WHEELS/TYRES
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Cast
aluminium 13� wheels, with Avon slick or wet weather racing tyre
options.
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FUEL
TANK
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Foam-filled rubber fuel cell (FIA/SPEC/FT3) 25 litres (5.5 gallons).
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KERB
WEIGHT
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Min 500 kgs, including driver
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DIMENSIONS
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| Length
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3760
mm |
(148.0�)
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| Width
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1676
mm |
(66.0�)
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| Height
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914
mm |
(36.0�)
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| W/Base
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2527
mm |
(99.5�) |
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PERFORMANCE
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0-100
kp/h (0-62 mph) 4.6 seconds. 140 mph top speed depending on gearing.
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