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Country of origin:Switzerland
Produced from:1976 - 1978
Numbers built:5
Designed by:Guy Boisson and Edi Wyss
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:April 04, 2013
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Engine
Configuration BMW M12 Straight 4
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast-iron block, aluminium head
Displacement 1,998 cc / 121.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke 89.2 mm (3.5 in) / 80.0 mm (3.1 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Kugelfischer Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 300 bhp / 224 kW @ 9,600 rpm
Torque 230 Nm / 170 ft lbs @ 6,400 rpm
BHP/Liter 150 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body fibreglass panels
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension twin lower links, single top links, twin trailing arms, coils over dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes discs, all-round
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 630 kilo / 1,389 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,420 mm (95.3 in) / 1,470 mm (57.9 in) / 1,450 mm (57.1 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.48 bhp / kg

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