TECHNICAL SPECS
| BODY : | 1981 Ford Cortina MkV 2 door. Body still has steel panels with the exception of GRP bonnet and boot. Factory safety glass still fitted. Finished in Starlight Cerise metallic paint. |
| CHASSIS : | Custom made full round tube chassis/ spaceframe. CFS tubing to current race specs. |
| ENGINE : | Cadillac 514ci (8.4 ltr) V8. Stock block/head/crank castings modified for race use. Fully balanced. Aftermarket pistons. Custom connecting rods. Aftermarket high lift hydraulic camshaft. Custom valves Aluminium high rise four barrel intake manifold . Four barrel competition spec 950cfm carburettor. Custom made headers with muffler inserts to allow street driving. |
| TRANSMISSION: | GM Turbo 400 automatic transmission. Converted to full manual reverse shift pattern. Aftermarket transmission brake fitted. Aftermarket high stall speed torque converter. |
| REAR AXLE : | Ford Galaxie 9 inch casing -narrowed. Custom halfshafts 35 spline. Aftermarket 35 spline spool with aftermarket gearset. Converted to disc brake and alloy callipers. |
| FRONT SUSPENSION : |
Aftermarket McPherson strut with modified Ford hubs and adjustable height platforms for coil over springs. Aftermarket steering rack with custom made steering column. Custom made tubular control arms with spherical bearings. |
| REAR SUSPENSION : |
Custom made 5 link fully adjustable with spherical bearings. Aftermarket coil over shock absorbers. |
| WHEELS : | Centerline alloy 14x15 rear 3/12 x15 front. Fitted with Hoosier rear slick tyres and Michelin front. |