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CHASSIS: The chassis consists of a stainless steel monocoque, tig welded chassis.  The chassis has an integrated roll bar and side impact protection bars.
 
SUSPENSION: Front suspension consists of unequal length offset A frame wishbones with anti-roll bar linkage and upright cnc milled from billet aluminum.   
Rear suspension consists of independent double trailing links with an inverted lower A frame wishbone and upper transverse link with anti-roll bar linkage coupled to a cast aluminum upright. 

SPRINGS/DAMPERS: The suspension is set up on competition coil over type gas damper shocks with adjustable damping rate and variable spring height.

BRAKES: Power Brakes with tandem master cylinder, proportioning valve
11.375” ventilated discs (front)
11.375” ventilated discs with separate handbrake calliper (rear)BDR GT

STEERING: Rack and Pinion. 3.2 turns from lock to lock overall ratio 14:1

FUEL TANKS: (2) 10 gallon fuel safety cells sill mounted. Original style filler caps, total capacity 20 US Gallons. Individual electric pumps and filters with dash change over switch

COOLING: High efficiency, six-core front mounted aluminium radiator with twin auxiliary electric fans. Thermostatically controlled with manual override

BODY:
Style: Two door Mk1 GT, with overall length 164.5"
Width: 70"  Height:  40.5"
Wheelbase:  95"  Dry Weight: 2.150 lbs
Ground clearance: 5"

The bodywork is constructed with great precision and effort. It is manufactured from high quality fiber and resins to form a rigid composite shell. The glazing of the front and rear windscreens are from OE E spec shatterproof glass with side windows and headlight covers from aircraft quality shaped polycarbonate.

INTERIOR:

Fully Trimmed interior with Adjustable Seats fore/aft and an adjustable pedal box for tall drivers

ELECTRICAL:

Original style gauges (VDO) and switches (Lucas)
All circuits fused and relayed, rear mounted battery
Cibie headlamps, all other lights original pattern
Battery master isolator switch

SUGGESTED DRIVE TRAIN:

Ford V8 302 or 351 W

EXHAUST:

Stainless steel original pattern “Bundle of Snakes’ eight branch header system

IGNITION: Electronic breakerless is recommended

TRANSAXLE OPTIONS:

ZF 5DS25 5 speed
Audi Getrag 6 speed


 
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