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Engine
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Configuration |
Aston Martin DP218 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
alloy block and head
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Displacement |
5,008 cc / 305.6 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
98.0 mm (3.9 in) / 84.0 mm (3.3 in)
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Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Lucas Fuel Injection
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
460 bhp / 343 kW
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BHP/Liter |
92 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Body |
fibreglass reinforced body |
Chassis |
steel and aluminium monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, coil springs over adjustable Koni shock-absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
Girling ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
Hewland LG600 4 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
800 kilo / 1,764 lbs |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,489 mm (98 in) / 1,397 mm (55 in) / 1,397 mm (55 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.58 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Lola T70, by John Starkey
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Useful links |
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