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Astra Coupe

For the 2001 BTCC season, all of Vauxhall's drivers will be competing in the Astra Coupe, as opposed to the larger Vectra and Cavalier models which have been used in recent years.

Specifications:

Engine:
Sodemo. 4 cylinder in-line.
16 valves, dual overhead camshafts.
Restricted air-intake (TOCA component).
Capacity: 2000cc.

Maximum power: Approx. 270bhp @ 8500 rpm.
Maximum torque: Approx. 280 Nm at 7000 rpm.

Data logging: Pi Technology (TOCA component).
Exhaust system: Triple Eight.
Water cooling: Front mounted water-to-air.
Oil cooling: Oil-to-air.
Lubrication: Wet sump (TOCA stipulation).

Driveline: Transverse mounted 6-speed transmission;
straight cut, non-synchromesh, sequential actuation.
Choice of ratios. Mechanically operated differentials.
Front-wheel drive (TOCA component).

Body:
Two-door. Steel construction.
Computer-optimised roll-cage for high torsional rigidity.
60 litre fuel tank mounted on rear seat.
Cosmetic rear mounted wing (TOCA component).
Standardised foot pedal arrangement (TOCA component).

More Info:

Triple Eight
Vauxhall Motorsport
Egg Sport

Jason Plato
Yvan Muller
Phil Bennett
James Thomspon

Suspension:
Front: Racing design Mcpherson struts with lightweight lower wishbones and anti-roll bar.
Rear: Lightweight torsion beam.
Coaxial spring/damper units.

Wheels: 17-inch diameter x 9-inch.
BF Goodrich tyres (TOCA component).

Brakes: 343mm diameter ventilated front discs.
280mm diameter solid rear discs.

Steering: Power assisted, high-ratio rack and pinion.

Dimensions:
Length: 4267mm
Width: 1709mm
Height: 1390mm
Wheelbase: 2613mm
Track: 1652mm
Vehicle weight: 1150kg.

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