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Specification - Data sheet

GTM CARS LTD LIBRA Specification / Data sheet

Engine   Rover 'K' Series 1400cc - 2500cc KV6
    Honda VTEC 1600cc
   
Chassis   Monocoque weight = 98 kg
    Torsional stiffness = 14000 Nm/deg (windscreen fitted)
   
Steering   Unassisted rack and pinion
    2.7 turns lock to lock
    Turning circle = 10 m
   
Brakes
Factory built car
Disc diameter = 305 mm (front vented, rear solid)
    Cast iron 4 piston callipers
    Mechanical handbrake on rear callipers
    Servo assistance
   
Wheels & Tyres
Factory built car   
7.0 x 16 Low pressure diecast aluminium wheels
    215 / 40 ZR16 Toyo Proxie tyres (Rear)
195 / 45 ZR16 Toyo Proxie tyres (Rear)
   
Front Suspension
Factory built car  
Double wishbone
    AVO coil over dampers, gas adjustable 22 step rebound / bump
    Adjustable spring seat
    Ride frequency 90 cpm (1.50 Hz), adjustable by changing spring rates
    Wheel travel = 60mm bump, 70mm rebound
    Static camber = 0 degrees, adjustable by shimming
    Camber gain in bump = 15 degrees per metre
    Anti-dive = 10%
    Roll centre height = 27mm
    Kinematic steer = none
    Castor = 7 degrees
    King pin inclination = 11.5 degrees
    Scrub Radius = 11mm positive
   
Rear Suspension
Factory built car   
Angled double trailing arm
    AVO coil over dampers, gas adjustable 22 step rebound / bump
    Adjustable spring seat
    Ride frequency 98 cpm (1.63 Hz), adjustable by changing spring rates
    Wheel travel = 70mm bump, 70mm rebound
    Static camber = -2.0 degrees
    Combined toe-in = 0.5 deg
    Camber gain in bump = 23 degrees per metre
    Anti-squat = 55%
    Roll centre height = 0mm
    Kinematic steer = toe in on bump
   
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
   
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

   
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)

   
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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