rodney 17 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I have recently popped on a few other sites for other manufacturers of cars and noticed somethiing...Now we may have done this but either its not obvious or I'm daft... What am I talking about well the specs on the car, the history, the recalls, information on the standard gears/gearbox etc etc etc etc..the reason I thought of this is that as the car is steadily making its way into the realms of history there is not an easy spot for those who are mising out to understand the car, our love and why it is unique etc etc etc I have this information in my head. but there is loads more missing.. Engine15-degree V6 cylinder DOHC Alloy cylinder head, cast iron block transversely mounted in front. Bosch Motronic fuel injection. (I think)Capacity Bore mm x mm Ouput 174bhp at 5800rpm Compression Ratio 9:1 Maximum Torque 171lb/ft at 4200rpm TransmissionFront Wheel Drive 5-Speed (ratios here) Reverse (ratio here) Final Drive (ratio here)SuspensionFront Independent with MacPherson Struts, lower wishbones, coil sprints and anti-roll bar. Rear Semi-independent with trailing arms and track correcting bearings, torsion beam, coil springs, and anti-roll bar. SteeringRack and pinion PAS (Power Assisted Steering) Standard ? turns lock to lock BrakesFront 11in (288mm) ventilated front discs (but were smaller earlier and I dont know when they changed)Rear 8.9in (226mm) rear discs (Ithink)ABS Standard Electronic traction control linked to front brakes Tyres and Wheels195/50 VR-15 on 6.5 x 15 - BBS Alloys (Standard) DimensionsTrack - Front mmTrack - Rear mmWheelbase mmLength mmWidth mmHeight mm Unladen Weight kgPerformanceTop Speed - 145mph Acceleration 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds Overall mpg ( litres per 100km) 0-30mph 0-40mph 0-50mph 0-60mph 0-70mph 0-80mph 0-90mph 0-100mph0-110mph 0-120mph Max Speed - (claimed) mph Standing qtr mile secs Terminal speed mph 30-50mph in 3rd secs 30-50mph in 4th secs 50-70 in 5th 30-70mph thru' gears secs Braking 70mph-0 ft Test mpg EquipmentStandard: Electric windows, alloys, front fogs and sports seats, MFA trip computer, tinted glass, and central locking. Electric metal sunroof, and central locking closing facility. Insurance group - 18 Service interval - Every 10,000mls Warranty - 1 yr, unlimited miles What you get Central locking - yes (remote) Radio cassette - yes Electric windows - yes Sunroof - yes Alarm/immobiliser - yes Leather - option Alloy wheels - yes Anti-lock brakes - yes Airbags - yes any way you see what I mean. I am sure there must be something we can borrow and refer to or fill in the blanks and add stuff as we go and add to the.... I dunno FAQ/buying guide section or something Anyway lets be having your thoughts.. Link to post Share on other sites
RAPgolfvr6182 2 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I have recently popped on a few other sites for other manufacturers of cars and noticed somethiing...Now we may have done this but either its not obvious or I'm daft... What am I talking about well the specs on the car' date=' the history, the recalls, information on the standard gears/gearbox etc etc etc etc..the reason I thought of this is that as the car is steadily making its way into the realms of history there is not an easy spot for those who are mising out to understand the car, our love and why it is unique etc etc etc I have this information in my head. but there is loads more missing.. Engine15-degree V6 cylinder DOHC Alloy cylinder head, cast iron block transversely mounted in front. Bosch Motronic fuel injection. (I think)Capacity 2792cc Bore 81.0mmstroke 90.30piston size standard 80.99mm1st oversize 81.49mm2nd oversize 81.99mmpiston clearences in bore(max) 0.05mmOuput 174bhp at 5800rpm Compression Ratio 9:1 Maximum Torque 171lb/ft at 4200rpm TransmissionFront Wheel Drive 5-Speed (ratios here) Reverse (ratio here) Final Drive (ratio here)SuspensionFront Independent with MacPherson Struts, lower wishbones, coil sprints and anti-roll bar. Rear Semi-independent with trailing arms and track correcting bearings, torsion beam, coil springs, and anti-roll bar. SteeringRack and pinion PAS (Power Assisted Steering) Standard ? turns lock to lock BrakesFront 11in (288mm) ventilated front discs (but were smaller earlier and I dont know when they changed)Rear 8.9in (226mm) rear discs (Ithink)ABS Standard Electronic traction control linked to front brakes Tyres and Wheels195/50 VR-15 on 6.5 x 15 - BBS Alloys (Standard)205/50/15 VR (86 load) 6.5j x 15" bbs alloys DimensionsTrack - Front 1413/1427 (depending which model)mmTrack - Rear 1434/1462 (depending on model) mmWheelbase 2475mmLength 4020mmWidth 1695mmHeight 1425/1405 depending on model)mm Unladen Weight kg2dr/4dr 1155/1180maximum laden weight1680kgunbraked trailer600kgbracked trailer1200kgPerformanceTop Speed - 145mph Acceleration 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds Overall mpg ( litres per 100km) 0-30mph 0-40mph 0-50mph 0-60mph 0-70mph 0-80mph 0-90mph 0-100mph0-110mph 0-120mph Max Speed - (claimed) mph Standing qtr mile secs Terminal speed mph 30-50mph in 3rd secs 30-50mph in 4th secs 50-70 in 5th 30-70mph thru' gears secs Braking 70mph-0 ft Test mpg EquipmentStandard: Electric windows, alloys, front fogs and sports seats, MFA trip computer, tinted glass, and central locking. Electric metal sunroof, and central locking closing facility. Insurance group - 18 Service interval - Every 10,000mls Warranty - 1 yr, unlimited miles What you get Central locking - yes (remote) Radio cassette - yes Electric windows - yes Sunroof - yes Alarm/immobiliser - yes Leather - option Alloy wheels - yes Anti-lock brakes - yes Airbags - yes any way you see what I mean. I am sure there must be something we can borrow and refer to or fill in the blanks and add stuff as we go and add to the.... I dunno FAQ/buying guide section or something Anyway lets be having your thoughts..[/quote'] Link to post Share on other sites
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