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How much ?

• Price as tested £28,495
• Price as tested £33,170

How fast

• 0-30mph 2.6 sec
• 0-60mph 6.7 sec
• 0-100mph 17.1 sec
• 0-150mph no data
• 0-200mph  no data
• 30-70mph  no data
• 0-400m  15.3 / 95 sec/mph
• 0-1000m  27.4 / 122 sec/mph
• 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  4 / 5.4
• 40-60mph in 4th/5th  5.4 / 8.6 sec
• 50-70mph in 5th  8.7 sec
• 60-0mph  2.9 sec
• Top speed  149 mph
• Noise at 70mph  69 dbA

How thirsty?

• Test average  16.8 mpg
• Test best/worst  20.4 / 8.3

Government figures

• Combined/urban  21.5 / 15.8 mpg
• CO₂ emissions  314 g/km

How big?

• Length  4745 mm
• Width  1778 mm
• Height  1427 mm
• Wheelbase  2740 mm
• Weight  1680 kg
• Fuel tank  no data

Engine

• Layout V8 cyls , 4601 cc
• Max power 256 bhp at 5000 rpm
• Max torque 302 ft at 4000 rpm
• Specific output no data
• Power to weight no data
• Installation F
• Bore/stoke no data
• Compression ratio no data
• Valve gear no data
• Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

• Type 5-speed Manual
• 1st 3.37 / 6.4
• 2nd 1.99 / 10.9
• 3rd 1.33 / 16.3
• 4th 1 / 21.6
• 5th 0.73 / 29.7
• 6th no data
• Final drive 3.46

Suspension

• Front MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar
• Rear Multi-link, monotube dampers, anti-roll bar

Steering

• Type Rack and pinion, power assisted
• Lock to lock 2.70

Brakes

• Front 325mm ventilated discs
• Rear 332mm ventilated discs

Wheel & tyres

• Size front 7.5Jx18in in
• Size rear 7.5Jx18in in
• Made of Alloy
• Tyres front 225/45 ZR18 Conti Sp
• Tyres rear 225/45 ZR18 Conti Sp