Front Engine : 8 cylinders in V 3499 cm³ 16 valves
Power : 200 PS (147 kW / 197 hp) at 5800 rpm (Max RPM 6500 rpm)
Torque : 288 Nm (29.4 mkg / 212 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm (~ 164 PS)
Ratios : 57 PS/L (42 kW/L) – 82 Nm/L

Transmission : Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox : automatic 4 gear
Tires : 185/80/14

Dimensions : 196.9×71.3×55.5 inches
Wheelbase : 112.2 inches – Track : Front 58.3 inches / Rear 58.5 inches

Weight claimed : 1670 kg / 3682 lb (kerb)
Weight (EU) : 1835 kg / 4045 lb (heaviest verified in running order)
Weight/Power ratio : 9.2 kg/PS & 80 kW/T
Torque/Weight ratio : 157 Nm/T

Fuel consumption : sport 23.7 L/100 (9.9mpg)
Indicative base price : ~10 200 €
Launching year : 1969, end of production : 1972

Other engine technical information :
Torque motor reserve ˜ 19 %
Specific power ˜ 0.3 kW/cm²
Mean effective pressure ˜ 9.5 bars
Mean piston speed ˜ 12.7 m/s
Engine optimisation rating ˜ 51 %

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