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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 177
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.2

Urban mpg: 13.1
Extra urban mpg: 28.2
Combined mpg: 19.7
CO2 (g/km): 330


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4481
Height (mm): 1353
Width (mm): 1847
Wheelbase (mm): 2942
Front track (mm): 1586
Rear track (mm): 1590
Kerb weight (kg): 1880
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 86


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V8 naturally aspirated petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front. Crankcase and cylinder heads in hardened aluminium silicon alloy, crankshaft in forged refined steel, balanced individually on five main bearings.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4244
Compression ratio: 11.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 92.00 x 79.80
Valve gear: Double chain-driven overhead camshafts per bank; four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 400 at 7100 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 339 at 4750 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed ZF automatic. Rear-wheel drive. Limited slip differential.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.171:1
2nd: 2.340:1
3rd: 1.521:1
4th: 1.143:1
5th: 0.867:1
6th: 0.691:1
Reverse: 3.403:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double wishbone geometry with forged aluminium hubs and arms; standard steel single-rating dampers, optional aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damper setting with acceleration sensors on each wheel (Skyhook), coaxial coil springs.

Rear: Double wishbone geometry with forged aluminium hubs and arms, extra rod for toe-in control; standard single-setting steel gas dampers, optional aluminium gas dampers with continuously variable damper setting (Skyhook), coaxial coil springs.

Steering: Hydraulically assisted rack and pinion with speed sensitive assistance.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.70

Brakes: Brembo ventilated and drilled four-disc system. Front 330 x 32mm, rear 330 x 28mm. Four-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) integrated in the MSP stability control system.

Wheels: Standard: 19-inch alloys (front: 8.5J x 19-inch / rear: 10.5J x 19-inch). Fitted to test car: 20-inch light alloy flow formed (front: 8.5J x 20-inch / rear: 10.5J x 20-inch).

Tyres: Standard: front 245/40 ZR19, rear 285/40 ZR19. As fitted: front 245/35 R20, rear 285/35 R20.







 

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