1998 Spectre R45

The R45 is a car from Spectre, with rear wheel drive, a mid located engine and a 2 door coupé body style. The 4.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 8 cylinder that produces 350 bhp (355 PS/261 kW) of power at 5900 rpm, and maximum torque of 454 N·m (335 lb·ft/46.3 kgm) at 4850 rpm. A 6 speed manual 'box transfers the power to the driven wheels. The Spectre R45 weighs a quoted 1250 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 282 km/h or 175 mph, manufacturer claimed fuel consumption is 21/27 UK MPG urban/extra-urban.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4325 mm
Weight
1250 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
355 PS / 350 bhp / 261 kW @ 5900 rpm
Torque
454 Nm / 335 ft.lb / 46.3 kgm @ 4850 rpm
Top speed
282 km/h / 175 mph
Economy
21/27 UK MPG urban/extra-urban

1998 Spectre R45 specifications

1998 Spectre R45 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2485 mm	97.8 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4325 mm	170.3 inches
Width	1905 mm	75 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	1250 kg	2756 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.6 litre 4601 cc (280.77 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	90.2 × 90 mm 3.55 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	355 PS (350 bhp) (261 kW) at 5900 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	454 Nm (335 ft·lb) (46.3 kgm) at 4850 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	56.7 kW/litre 77.1 ps/litre 76.1 bhp/litre 1.25 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	98.67 Nm/litre 1.19 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	10:1
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1240 kPa (179.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	575.13 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
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	282 km/h (175 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 283.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.28 PS/kg 208.8 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 kW/kg 280 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.28 bhp/kg 0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.79 kg/kW 8 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	21/27 UK MPG urban/extra-urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	13.5/10.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban
km/litre	7.4/9.6 km/l urban/extra-urban
UK MPG	21.0/27.0 UK MPG urban/extra-urban
US MPG	17.5/22.5 US MPG urban/extra-urban
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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front	8 x 18
Wheel size rear	10 x 18
Tyres front	Pirelli P Zero 225/40 x 18
Tyres rear	Pirelli P Zero 295/35 x 18
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	310 mm
Rear brake diameter	310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	74129
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	40.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1998 Spectre R45 added 2000-01-26. Last modified 2013-07-25.