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