Vauxhall Astra Coupe

The Astras's have been the domenant force in 2001 and 2002 and have won the championship in both years, but the pack is catching up fast and there domination is becoming more of a small advantage. The three teams that ran the car in 2002 were 888 or Triple Eight with drivers James Thompson (2002 Champion) Yvan Muller, Egg Sport with Matt Neal and Paul (Brother of Mel C) O'Neil , and the independant Barwell Team with Aaron Slight and 17 year old Tom Chilton.

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).

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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