1978 Panther Lima specifications

1978 Panther Lima data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2464 mm 97 inches
Track/tread (front) 1328 mm 52.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 3759 mm 148 inches
Width 1631 mm 64.2 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.53
Kerb weight 862 kg 1900 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.5 litres 10 [12] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Vauxhall
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.3 litre
2279 cc
(139.073 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 97.5 × 76.2 mm
3.84 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 110 PS (108 bhp) (81 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 187 Nm (138 ft·lb) (19.1 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 35.3 kW/litre
48 ps/litre
47.4 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.05 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1031.1 kPa (149.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 569.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
127.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
93.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
125.29 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.7 kg/kW
17.88 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.46
general
Carfolio.com ID65901
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 23.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Panther Lima added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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