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Rover 'K' Series 1400cc - 2500cc KV6 |
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Honda VTEC 1600cc |
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| Chassis |
Monocoque weight = 98 kg |
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Torsional stiffness = 14000 Nm/deg (windscreen fitted) |
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| Steering |
Unassisted rack and pinion |
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2.7 turns lock to lock |
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Turning circle = 10 m |
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Brakes
Factory built car |
Disc diameter = 305 mm (front vented, rear solid) |
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Cast iron 4 piston callipers |
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Mechanical handbrake on rear callipers |
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Servo assistance |
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Wheels & Tyres
Factory built car
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7.0 x 16 Low pressure diecast aluminium wheels |
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215 / 40 ZR16 Toyo Proxie tyres (Rear)
195 / 45 ZR16 Toyo Proxie tyres (Rear) |
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Front Suspension
Factory built car |
Double wishbone |
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AVO coil over dampers, gas adjustable 22 step rebound / bump |
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Adjustable spring seat |
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Ride frequency 90 cpm (1.50 Hz), adjustable by changing spring rates |
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Wheel travel = 60mm bump, 70mm rebound |
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Static camber = 0 degrees, adjustable by shimming |
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Camber gain in bump = 15 degrees per metre |
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Anti-dive = 10% |
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Roll centre height = 27mm |
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Kinematic steer = none |
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Castor = 7 degrees |
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King pin inclination = 11.5 degrees |
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Scrub Radius = 11mm positive |
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Rear Suspension
Factory built car
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Angled double trailing arm |
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AVO coil over dampers, gas adjustable 22 step rebound / bump |
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Adjustable spring seat |
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Ride frequency 98 cpm (1.63 Hz), adjustable by changing spring rates |
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Wheel travel = 70mm bump, 70mm rebound |
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Static camber = -2.0 degrees |
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Combined toe-in = 0.5 deg |
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Camber gain in bump = 23 degrees per metre |
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Anti-squat = 55% |
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Roll centre height = 0mm |
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Kinematic steer = toe in on bump |
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| Dimensions |
Length 3601 mm
Width (exc. door mirrors) 1635 mm
Height 1160 mm
Front overhang 745 mm
Rear overhang 545 mm
Wheelbase 2311 mm
Track (front & rear) 1383 mm
Centre of gravity height 400 mm
Monocoque weight 98 kg
Weight distribution (front/rear) 45% / 55%
Fuel tank capacity 35 ltrs
Alloy fuel tank capacity 45 ltrs
Boot capacity 174 ltrs
Turning circle 10 m
Torsional stiffness 14000 Nm/deg
Turns lock to lock 2.7
Headroom (seat to roof) 880 mm
Legroom max 1200 mm |
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| Donor Metro parts |
Wiring loom & fuses
Brake servo
Handbrake lever
Calipers
Discs
Uprights
Steering wheel
Gear change assembly
Radiator
Fuel tank
Engine & gearbox
Engine ECU
Engine harness
Driveshafts
Exhaust
Seats
Switch gear
Wheels & tyres |
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| Self build kit contents |
Drivetrain:
Engine frame
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Standard brake system
Steering column and rack
Cooling and heating system complete
Clutch, throttle cables and fixings
Exterior:
All necessary fibreglass parts (monocoque, doors, front and rear, battery tray, bootlid, roof panel etc.) in painted finish.
Glazing
All exterior lights
Door system complete (locks, hinges, frames, winder mechanisms etc.)
Door mirrors
Interior & Electrical:
Vehicle harness
Trimmed panels for facia, door casings, rear trim, gear lever, handbrake cover etc.
Carpets
GTM Instruments (speedo, tacho, water temp, fuel) |
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Self build kit prices
(Jan 2009) |
K Series 4 Cylinder £11,495
Honda Civic 4 Cylinder £11,995
2.5 l KV6 (K Series) £11,995 |
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