1996 Vector M12 specifications

1996 Vector M12 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2743 mm 108 inches
Track/tread (front) 1605 mm 63.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1633 mm 64.3 inches
Length 4780 mm 188.2 inches
Width 2019 mm 79.5 inches
Height 1130 mm 44.5 inches
Ground clearance 132 mm 5.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1633 kg 3600 lb
Weight distribution 40% front
fuel tank capacity 89 litres 19.6 [23.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lamborghini
Engine code
Cylinders V 12
Capacity 5.7 litre
5707 cc
(348.263 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 80 mm
3.43 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
48 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
497 PS (490 bhp) (365 kW)
at 6800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
576 Nm (425 ft·lb) (58.7 kgm)
at 5200 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
64 kW/litre
87.1 ps/litre
85.9 bhp/litre
1.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
100.93 Nm/litre
1.22 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system SePFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1268.3 kPa (184 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 475.58 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 3.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 10.1 s
Standing quarter-mile 12.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 306 km/h (190 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
304.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.3 PS/kg
223.76 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 kW/kg
300.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.3 bhp/kg
0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
4.47 kg/kW
7.47 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 mid
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.20 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 3361 cm2
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.66
Final drive ratio 4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID21208
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 56.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Vector M12 added 1997-04-01.
Last modified 2013-02-28.