1989 Jiotto Caspita

The Jiotto Caspita is a coupé with 2 doors and a mid mounted engine which delivers the power to the rear wheels. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 3.5 litre naturally aspirated 12 cylinder engine, with 5 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 444 bhp (450 PS/331 kW) at 10000 rpm and 362 N·m (267 lb·ft/36.9 kgm) at 6000 rpm respectively. This power is transferred to the wheels via a 6 speed manual transmission. Claimed weight at the kerb is 1100 kg. The Jiotto Caspita is said to be able to attain a top speed of 320 km/h, or 199 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4534 mm
Weight
1100 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.5 litre
Cylinders
12, Flat
Power
450 PS / 444 bhp / 331 kW @ 10000 rpm
Torque
362 Nm / 267 ft.lb / 36.9 kgm @ 6000 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 4.7 s
Top speed
320 km/h / 199 mph

1989 Jiotto Caspita specifications

1989 Jiotto Caspita data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2700 mm	106.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1630 mm	64.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1600 mm	63 inches
Length	4534 mm	178.5 inches
Width	1996 mm	78.6 inches
Height	1135 mm	44.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1100 kg	2425 lb
Weight distribution	40% front
fuel tank capacity	100 litres	22 [26.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Motori Moderni
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 12
Capacity	3.5 litre 3497 cc (213.4 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	84 × 52.6 mm 3.31 × 2.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.6
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 5 valves per cylinder 60 valves in total
maximum power output	450 PS (444 bhp) (331 kW) at 10000 rpm
maximum torque	362 Nm (267 ft·lb) (36.9 kgm) at 6000 rpm
Specific output	94.7 kW/litre 128.7 ps/litre 127 bhp/litre 2.08 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	103.52 Nm/litre 1.25 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1300.8 kPa (188.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	291.42 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	4.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	320 km/h (199 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 409.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.41 PS/kg 300.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.3 kW/kg 403.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.4 bhp/kg 0.18 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 3.32 kg/kW 5.55 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	9JJ x 17
Wheel size rear	13JJ x 17
Tyres front	245/40 ZR 17
Tyres rear	335/35 ZR 17
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter	332 mm
Rear brake diameter	332 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.48
general
Carfolio.com ID	8250
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	52.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1989 Jiotto Caspita added before December 1995. Last modified 2019-01-01.