THE FLYING VECTRA
| Model: | Vauxhall Vectra '96 | ||||||||||
| Standard engine: | ECOTEC 2.0-liter 16-valve | ||||||||||
| Racing Engine: | Developed by Swindon Racing Engines. 4-cylinder in-line; 16 valves; dual overhead camshafts; transverse installation. Capacity: 1998cc. Bore & Stroke: 88mm x 85mm. Compression ratio: 13.0:1. | ||||||||||
| Maximum power: | Approx. 295 bhp at 8,400 rpm. | ||||||||||
| Maximum torque: | Approx. 258 Nm at 8,300 rpm. | ||||||||||
| Engine management: | Bosch Motronic MP 2.2.1 | ||||||||||
| Exhaust system: | Stainless steel with closed-loop, 3-way catalytic converter. | ||||||||||
| Valve timing: | Bucket-type tappets driven by toothed belt. | ||||||||||
| Pistons: | Alloy. | ||||||||||
| Con-rods: | High-alloy tool steel. | ||||||||||
| Water cooling: | Front-mounted radiator with side exit ducting. | ||||||||||
| Oil cooling: | Oil-to-water heat exchanger. | ||||||||||
| Lubrication: | Dry sump, Mobil 1 lubricant. | ||||||||||
| Driveline: | Transverse-mounted 6-speed transmission; straight-cut, non-synchromesh, sequential actuation. Choice of ratios. 3-plate sintered clutch. Front-wheel drive. | ||||||||||
| Body: | Four-door. Steel construction, computer-optimised roll-cage for high torsional rigidity. Aerodynamically optimised, with rear mounted wing and front splitter. 60-litre fuel tank mounted under rear seat. Built in UK by Ray Mallock Ltd. | ||||||||||
| Front suspension: | Racing design McPherson struts with lightweight lower wishbones and rocker activated tubular steel anti-roll bar. | ||||||||||
| Rear suspension: | Twin lateral links coupled to a trailing arm, made from aerospace-specification steel. Coaxial spring/damper units mounted to trailing arms. Tubular steel anti-roll bar. | ||||||||||
| Steering: | Power-assisted, high-ratio rack and pinion. | ||||||||||
| Wheels: | OZ Racing 19 inch diameter x 9 inch forged magnesium. Michelin tyres. | ||||||||||
| Brakes: | Hydraulically-assisted dual-circuit system, AP Racing twin calipers at front, with 340mm diameter ventilated discs. AP Racing single caliper at rear with 240mm diameter solid discs. | ||||||||||
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| Vehicle weight: | 975 Kg |
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