Aero 8
Aero8

Aero 8

Technical Specification

Configuration

V8

Bore & Stroke, mm/inches

82.7 x 92/3.25 x 3.6

Engine capacity, cc

4398

Max. output EEC, bhp/rpm

325/6100

Max. torque EEC, lb ft/rpm

330/3600

Valve mechanism

4 cam 32 valve Double 'Vanos' Valvetronic

Fuel system

Bosch fuel injection and ignition system

Exhaust system

Stainless steel

Compression ratio

10.0:1

Alternator output

140 amp max.

Unofficial test data:

Maximum speed

160mph

0-62 mph (100 kph)

Under 5.0 secs



Transmission

Final drive

BTR Limited slip 3.08:1

Indirect ratios:

1st gear

4.05:1

2nd gear

2.4:1

3rd gear

1.58:1

4th gear

1.19:1

5th gear

1:1

6th gear

0.87:1



Steering

Type

Electronic torque sensitive variable pump
Variable ratio power rack, 2 turns to lock

Turning circle ft/m

32/10

Rake / Reach adjust

2in/5.08cm



Suspension

Front

Independent - unique long cantilever upper arm with lower wishbone and inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers

Rear

Independent long transverse wishbones with cantilever mounted, fully floating inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers

Anti roll bars

None



Brakes

Type

AP Racing to Morgan specification

Front

350mm/13.7in cast iron ventilated

Rear

332mm/13.07in cast iron ventilated

Calipers front

6 pot alloy

Calipers rear

2 pot alloy
ABS
EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution
DTC (Drag Control Torque)

Drag co-efficient

0.39



Fuel Tank

Volume litres/ US gallons

55/14.5

Fuel Consumption

Urban conditions 16.3 l/100km 17.3 mpg (imperial)

Extra Urban conditions 7.9 l/100km 35.8 mpg (imperial)

Combined 10.9 l/100km 25.9 mpg (imperial)

CO2 emissions

264 g/100km



Weights

Unofficial test data:

Weight

1132kg/2500 lbs

Ground clearance

4" or 10cm

Weight distribution with one occupant

50/50



Wheels and Tires

Wheels

18" Rimstock forged alloy wheels

Tires

Pirelli 225/40/ 18 front, 245/40/18 rear
Pressure sensors with internal visual/audible pressure information



Chassis

Ultra stiff CAD designed aluminum alloy chassis specially treated and bonded with Gurrit Essex adhesive and riveted with Bollhoff rivets



Dimensions

Length:

4120mm/13ft 6in

Width:

1770mm/5ft 9in

Height:

1200mm/3ft 11in

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