This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front located engine driving through the rear wheels.
The 8 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 5.7 litres. In this application it musters power and torque figures of 235 bhp (238 PS/175 kW) at 4000 rpm and 447 Nm (330 lbft/45.6 kgm) at 3200 rpm respectively.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual 'box.
It weighs a claimed 1488 kg at the kerb.
Maximum quoted speed is 237 km/h, or 147 mph.
Full specs
Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4483 mm
Weight
1488 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.7 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
238 PS / 235 bhp / 175 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
447 Nm / 330 ft.lb / 45.6 kgm @ 3200 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6 s
Top speed
237 km/h / 147 mph
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