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Car
Locost
 
Form
Self built from scratch
 
 
Bodywork
Aluminium body
 
GRP nosecone, arches & cycle wings
 
Colour
Silver
 
 
Engine
Ford xflow 1700cc by Headmaster NZ
 
Modifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Induction
Twin Weber Carbs
 
ECU
 
Exhaust System
Self built 4-2-1 exhaust system
 
Lubrication
Wet sump
 
Max Power
135bhp
 
Max Torque
 
Max Speed
112mph
 
0-60
5.8s
 
 
Gearbox
Ford 4 speed
 
 
Ratios
1st (???:1)
 
2nd (???:1)
 
3rd (???:1)
 
4th (???:1)
 
5th (???:1)
 
 
 
Clutch
 
Differential 
Ford RS2000 differential (3.54:1)
 
 
Steering
Escort Rack and Pinion
 
 
Rear Suspension
Escort live axle
 
Protech adjustable coil over dampers
 
195lb/in springs
 
 
Front Suspension
Indpendant double wishbone
 
Mk IV Cortina uprights
 
Protech adjustable coil over dampers
 
275lb/in springs
 
 
 
Brake System
Hydraulically operated disc and drum brakes
 
Front Brakes
Solid discs
 
 
Rear Brakes
Drums
 
 
 
Instruments
Escort Guages
 
 
 
Interior
Saab leather seats
 
 
 
Safety
4pt harnesses
 
Roll Hoops
 
 
 
Wheels
Mk II Escort Ghia
 
 
Tyres
Toyo R888
 
 
 
Overall Length
 
Overall Width
 
Overall Height
 
Wheelbase
 
Ground Clearance
90mm
 
Weight
620kg
 
 
Power to Weight
218bhp per tonne
 
 
Optional Extras
ipod cradle
 
Arlen ness wing mirrors
 
 
 
 
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