Tech Stuff

Constructors and Entrants:

Zakspeed GmbH and Ford Werke AG/Mampe Halb und Halb

Type:

Group 5 German Championship purpose built race saloon

Engine:

Ford Cosworth BDA four cylinder, alloy head with 16 valves. Equipped with KKK turbocharger, boosting to 1.5 bar. Capacity 1427cc (80mm bore x 71mm stroke). Zakspeed assembly, some Cosworth major components.

Compression:

7:1 to 7.2:1

Fuel Delivery:

Bosch injection, mechanical

Peak Horsepower:

(variable boost) to 460bhp @ 9000rpm; originally 380bhp

Body:

Kevlar 49 plastic coachwork with skeletal Capri steel cockpit area. Space frame chassis from 80 metres welded alloy piping. Deep front spoiler and separate rear wing. Plexidur 3mm glass for all save the laminated screen and drivers window. Integral roll cage, extinguisher systems and aircraft quality wiring.

Weight:

790 kg (unballasted)

Wheels and Tyres:

BBS 10 inch wide x 16 inch diameter (front) and 12.5 inch wide x 19 inch diameter (rear). Goodyear 10.0/225x16 (front) and 12.5/275x19 (rear)

Chassis:

Spaceframe weighed 64kg and carried quick lift jacks. MacPherson/live axle suspension, alloy hubs, brakes as late works. Girling brakes and Ate. Side rads and coolers, Garrett twin intercoolers at front.

Suppliers:

As before plus Bosch electronics, Mahle pistons, Getrag gearbox.

Performance:

168-174 mph; 62-124 mph (rolling start) in 9.6 seconds.