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Aero 8

Technical Specification
                                      
Configuration V8
Bore & Stroke, mm/inches 82.7 x 92/3.25 x 3.6
Engine capacity, cc 4398
Max. output EEC, bhp/rpm 325/6100
Max. torque EEC, lb ft/rpm 330/3600
Valve mechanism 4 cam 32 valve Double 'Vanos' Valvetronic
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection and ignition system
Exhaust system Stainless steel
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Alternator output 140 amp max.
Unofficial test data:  
Maximum speed 160mph
0-62 mph (100 kph) Under 4.5 secs


Transmission
 
Final drive BTR Limited slip 3.08:1
Indirect ratios:  
1st gear 4.05:1
2nd gear 2.4:1
3rd gear 1.58:1
4th gear 1.19:1
5th gear 1:1
6th gear 0.87:1


Steering
 
Type Electronic torque sensitive variable pump
Variable ratio power rack, 2 turns to lock
Turning circle ft/m 32/10
Rake / Reach adjust 2in/5.08cm


Suspension
 
Front Independent - unique long cantilever upper arm with lower wishbone and inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers
Rear Independent long transverse wishbones with cantilever mounted, fully floating inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers
Anti roll bars None


Brakes
 
Type AP Racing to Morgan specification
Front 350mm/13.7in cast iron ventilated
Rear 332mm/13.07in cast iron ventilated
Calipers front 6 pot alloy
Calipers rear 2 pot alloy
ABS
EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
DTC (Drag Control Torque)
Drag co-efficient 0.39


Fuel Tank
 
Volume litres/ US gallons 55/14.5
Fuel Consumption

Urban conditions    16.3 l/100km  17.3 mpg (imperial)

Extra Urban conditions   7.9 l/100km   35.8 mpg (imperial)

Combined   10.9 l/100km    25.9 mpg (imperial)

CO2 emissions

264 g/100km


Weights
 
Unofficial test data:  
Weight 1132kg/2500 lbs
Ground clearance 4" or 10cm
Weight distribution with one occupant 50/50


Wheels and Tires
 
Wheels 18" SL Corse forged alloy wheels with stainless rims 
Tires Avon 225/40/ 18 front, 245/40/18 rear
Pressure sensors with internal visual/audible pressure information


Chassis
 
Ultra stiff CAD designed aluminum alloy chassis specially treated and bonded with Gurrit Essex adhesive and riveted with Bollhoff rivets


Dimensions
 
Length: 4120mm/13ft 6in
Width: 1770mm/5ft 9in
Height: 1200mm/3ft 11in