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Astra Coupe

For 2002, Vauxhall Motorsport will again contest the series with the Astra Coupe model which proved so dominant in 2001.

Specifications:

Engine:
ECOTEC 2.0-litre 16-valve
Sodemo. 4 cylinder in-line.
16 valves, dual overhead camshafts.
Restricted air-intake (TOCA component).
Capacity: 2000cc.

Maximum power: Approx. 275bhp @ 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

Yvan Muller
James Thompson
Matt Neal
Paul O'Neill

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. (TOCA component)

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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