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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced from:1967 - 1972
Numbers built:787
Designed by:William Towns
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:April 21, 2014
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Engine
Configuration Straight 6
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction light alloy block and head
Displacement 3,996 cc / 243.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke 96.0 mm (3.8 in) / 92.0 mm (3.6 in)
Compression 8.9:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed 2 SU Carburettors
Lubrication Wet sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 281 bhp / 210 kW @ 5,500 rpm
Torque 390 Nm / 288 ft lbs @ 3,850 rpm
Red Line 6,000 rpm
BHP/Liter 70 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body steel
Chassis steel ladder frame
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers
Rear suspension deDion axle, Watts linkage, trailing arms, coil springs over dampers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes (fr/r) Girling discs
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,588 kilo / 3,501 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,585 mm (180.5 in) / 1,829 mm (72 in) / 1,328 mm (52.3 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,611 mm (102.8 in) / 1,499 mm (59 in) / 1,499 mm (59 in)
Wheels 8 x 15

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.18 bhp / kg
Weight distribution 50% front / 50% rear
Top Speed 227 km/h (141 mph)

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