1987 Panther Solo 2

This vehicle has a 2 door coupé body style styled by Ken Greenley with a mid mounted engine powering all four wheels. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 2 litre turbocharged 4 cylinder powerplant, with 4 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 204 bhp (207 PS/152 kW) at 6000 rpm and 271 N·m (200 lb·ft/27.6 kgm) at 4500 rpm respectively. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual transmission. The Panther Solo 2 weighs a stated 1340 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed quoted is 232 km/h (144 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4343 mm
Weight
1340 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
207 PS / 204 bhp / 152 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
271 Nm / 200 ft.lb / 27.6 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h / 144 mph

1987 Panther Solo 2 specifications

1987 Panther Solo 2 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Ken Greenley
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2530 mm	99.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1530 mm	60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1515 mm	59.6 inches
Length	4343 mm	171 inches
Width	1780 mm	70.1 inches
Height	1180 mm	46.5 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	1340 kg	2954 lb
Weight distribution	46% front
fuel tank capacity	55 litres	12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.32
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford/Cosworth
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre 1993 cc (121.62 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	90.8 × 76.95 mm 3.57 × 3.03 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.18
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	207 PS (204 bhp) (152 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	271 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	76.3 kW/litre 103.8 ps/litre 102.4 bhp/litre 1.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	135.98 Nm/litre 1.64 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium alloy head & cast iron block
Lubrication
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	We-Ma fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1708.7 kPa (247.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	498.25 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor	Garett
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	5.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)	18.2 s
Standing quarter-mile	15.3 s @ 93 mph
Standing kilometre	27.4 s @ 192 km/h
Maximum speed	232 km/h (144 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 154.35 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 113.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 152.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.81 kg/kW 14.71 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	all wheel drive
Torque split	34/66
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.900
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front	6 x 15
Wheel size rear	6 x 15
Tyres front	Goodyear Eagle 195/50 VR 15
Tyres rear	Goodyear Eagle 205/50 VR 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	262 mm
Rear brake diameter	274 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.8
Final drive ratio	3.52
general
Carfolio.com ID	30602
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	20.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1987 Panther Solo 2 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.