FORD PUMA VK16

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Technical Specification

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Engine:

Zetec SE

4-cylinder, 16 valve, 1596cc (Bore/stroke 80 x 79.4 mm)

Electronic Pectel T2 + engine management system

Aluminium block, cylinder head and sump

Forged-steel crankshaft

Wet sump lubrication

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Power: 200 bhp

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Transmission:

Front wheel drive via 6-speed close ratio gearbox with dog engagement, in production IB5 gear casing

Viscous coupling limited slip differential

Single disc cerametallic clutch with Ford Racing aluminium pressure plate

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Suspension:

Front: MacPherson struts with adjustable spring platforms. Aluminium uprights adjustable for camber and bump steer correction. Aluminium wishbones. Dampers with external reserviours, adjustable bump and rebound. Adjustable anti-roll bar

Rear: Ford Racing trailing arm beam with separate adjustable anti-roll bar. New hub and Unipac rear wheel bearing with provision for camber and toe adjustment. Dampers with external reservoirs, adjustable in bump and rebound

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Brakes:

Front: Alcon 330mm diameter ventilated discs with Alcon 4 piston aluminium calipers.

Rear: Alcon 260mm diameter ventilated discs with Alcon 2 piston aluminium calipers.

Hydraulic handbrake.Adjustment front/rear bias with twin Alcon master cylinders

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Steering:

Standard power assisted rack and pinion

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Wheels and Tyres:

Speedline 17x7.0 inch shod with Michelin 17/63 x 17 tyres

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Bodyshell:

Welded steel safety rollcage

New front and rear wheel arches and bumpers

Increased front and rear wheel travel

Aerodymanic rear spoiler

Twin Spacro crew seats

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Fuel Tank:

55-litre capacity FIA 'bag' tank located  beneath the rear compartment

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Dimensions:

Overall length: 3984mm

Overall Width: 1802mm

Overall height: 1345mm

Wheelbase: 2446mm

Weight: 880kg