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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1964
Numbers built:35
Source:Company press release
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration Ford Cosworth 109E Mk XII Straight 4
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast iron block and head
Displacement 1,097 cc / 66.9 cu in
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed 2 Weber 40 DCOE Carburettors
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 110 bhp / 82 kW
BHP/Liter 100 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis G.R.P. body on aluminium/fibreglass semi-monocoque
Front suspension upper lever arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension reverse lower wishbones, parallel radius arms, top link, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes (fr/r) discs
Gearbox VW or Hewland 4 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 400 kilo / 882 lbs
Length / Width / Height 3,528 mm (138.9 in) / 1,447 mm (57 in) / 812 mm (32 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,284 mm (89.9 in) / 1,269 mm (50 in) / 1,307 mm (51.5 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.28 bhp / kg

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