Aero 8
We are currently the only dealers in the UK to run a new Spec Aero 8 demonstrator. The new car is a very thorough evolution of the superb original utilising BMW's latest 4.4 Valvetronic engine producing 330 BHP, some 40 BHP more than the original, the very latest Siemens ABS with brake distribution, standard airbags, and most importantly a significantly wider body with in-house engineered new roof.
The body revisions, to our eyes, have improved the overall proportions of the car and made entry and exit much easier.
Please find below the full specification of the car.
Engine:
Configuration V8
Bore and Stroke, mm/inches 82.7 x 92 / 3.25 x 3.6
Engine capacity, cc 4398
Max output EEC, bhp/rpm 325/6100
Max torque EEC, lb ft/rpm 330/3600
Valve mechanism 4 cam 32 valve
Double Vanos
Valvetronic
Fuel System Bosch fuel injection and ignition system
Exhausts system Stainless steel
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Alternator output 140 amp max, water cooled
Unofficial test data:
Maximum speed 160 mph
0-62 mph (100 kph) Under 5 seconds
Transmission:
Final drive BTR Limited slip 3.08:1
Indirect ratios:
1st gear 4.05:1
2nd gear 2.4:1
3rd gear 1.58:1
4th gear 1.19:1
5th gear 1.1
6th gear 0.87:1
Steering:
Type Electronic torque sensitive variable pump
Variable ratio power rack 2 turns to lock
Turning circle ft/m 32/10
Rake / reach adjust 2in/5.08 cm
Suspension:
Front
Independent unique long cantilever upper arm with lower wishbone and
Inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers
Rear
Independent long transverse wishbones with cantilever mounted, fully floating
inboard Eibach coil springs over Koni shock absorbers.
Brakes:
Type AP Racing to Morgan specification
Front 350mm/13.7in cast iron ventilated
Rear 332mm/13.07in cast iron ventilated
Calipers front 6 pot
Calipers rear 2 pot
ABS
EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
DTC (Drag control Torque)
Drag co-efficient 0.39
Fuel / Emissions:
Tank volume litres / US Gallons 70/18.5
Fuel Consumption Test data TBA
CO2 Emissions Test data TBA
Weights:
Unofficial test data
Weight 1132kg / 2500 lbs
Ground clearance 15.2 cm / 6in
Weight distribution with 1 occupant 50/50
Wheels and Tyres:
Forged alloy wheels 18 Rimstock
Tyres Pirelli 245/45/18
Pressure sensors Internal visual / audible pressure information
Weight, wheel and tyre 3.65kg / 8.1 lbs
Chassis:
Ultra stiff CAD designed aluminium alloy chassis specially treated and bonded
with Gurrit Essex adhesive and riveted with Bollhoff rivets
Dimensions:
Length: 4120mm/13ft 6in
Width: 1770mm/5ft 9in
Height: 1200mm/3ft 11in