| Photos -- Shamal
Photos by Francis G. Mandarano or courtesy of the MIE Collection.
| Engine |
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Eight cylinders in 90 degree vee. 80 mm bore, 80mm stroke, 3,217cc. Longitudinally front mounted. Aluminium-alloy block and cylinder heads. Double overhead camshafts driven by toothed belt operating four valves per cylinder. Twin IHI watercooled turbochargers, twin air to air intercoolers. Fully mapped electronic fuel injection and engine management. Exhaust catalyst with Lambda sensor. |
| Peak Power |
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326 bhp/6,000 rpm |
| Peak Torque |
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322 lb. ft/2,800 rpm |
| Claimed Performance |
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0-62mph 5.3 sec. Top speed 168 mph |
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| Transmission |
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Six-speed manual synchromesh gearbox, mounted in line with engine driving rear wheels through Maserati/Quaife Torsen-based limited-slip differential. |
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| Chassis & Body |
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Steel monocoque two-door shell with four seats. |
| Claimed Kerb Weight |
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3,121 lbs. |
| Suspension |
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Front/rear
Independent MacPherson struts and lower links, coil springs, anti-roll bar/Tubular trailing arms, coil springs. Electronically controlled telescopic shock absorbers. |
| Steering |
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Assisted rack and pinion. |
| Brakes |
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Front/rear
Ventilated discs/solid discs. Single pot calipers. |
| Wheels/Tires |
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Front: Aluminium-alloy 8J rims with 225/45/ZR16 in. tires.
Rear: 9J aluminium-alloy rims with 245/45/ZR16 in tire.s |
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