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Astra MkII History

            

1989 MkII Vauxhall Astra GTE

Weight:               1,000kg

Engine:               1998cc. Std. C20NE, 4-cyl,
                             8-valve, TAS Motorsport
                             competition engine mounts

Power:                124 BHP

0-60 (sec):          8.4 sec (Autocar)

Top Speed:        128MPH (Don't do this at home folks!)

Transmission:    Standard 5-speed F16.5CR gearbox

Exhaust:             Standard manifold, downpipes and resonator, 2" exhaust pipe and bullet
                            resonator courtesy Barbados Muffler Center

Suspension:       Front - Tarmac: LEDA gas double-adjustable dampers/struts c/w 65mm
                                                        ID adjustable spring platforms, 250lb springs
                                         Gravel:   Bilstein fixed-rate dampers, standard struts c/w 2-1/2"
                                                        adjustable platform kit, 200lb springs
                            Rear - Tarmac:  SPAX gas adjustable dampers, 370lb custom springs
                                        Gravel:    Bilstein fixed-rate dampers, standard 16V GTE springs


Steering:            Standard, Power-Assisted

Safety:                Full weld-in roll cage using 38mmx3mm seamless structural tubing
                            (Installed by Adrian Linton), 3" 4-point harnesses, 5lb dry-powder
                            removable extinguisher, warning triangle, Corbeau Forza 2000 seats,
                            Terraphone Professional intercom, alloy sump guard

Fuel/Air/Ign:       Standard, other than replacement K&N filter element and Magnecor
                            Racing Ignition Plug Leads

Brakes:              Standard

Tyres:                 Tarmac - Toyo Proxis T1-S, 225/40R14, 6x14 rimss
                            Gravel - Kumho R700, 185/70R14, 5-1/2x14 rims

Elec/Lights:        Magnum Motorsport Lamp pod c/w 4 x Hella Rallye 3000 lamps