Tech-Speed Astra BTCC 2006 Calendar
Thurlby Motors Astra Coupe Run by Tech-Speed
Technical Specification
| Engine | 2000cc capacity, 4 cylinder in line, transverse installation 16 valves, dual overhead camshafts with rockers |
| Fuelling | Bio-ethanol 85% blend with 15% petrol (E85) 70 litre fuel tank located behind driver’s seat |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Driveline | Transverse mounted 6 speed transmission Straight cut Sequential gearbox with a choice of ratios Mechanical plate differential Front wheel drive |
| Body | Two door Steel construction Steel roll cage for high torsional rigidity |
| Electrical | 12V System with Magnetti Marelli 90Amp Alternator EFi Engine Control Unit PI Logger & Dash Unit |
| Safety | Recaro Carbon/Kevlar seat Sparco 5-point harness Plumbed in 5kg SPA foam fire extinguisher |
| Front Suspension | Racing design McPherson struts with lightweight lower wishbones and anti-roll bar Penske damper units and Eibach springs |
| Rear Suspension | Lightweight torsion beam with anti roll bar. Penske damper units and Eibach springs |
| Steering | Power assisted, high ratio rack and pinion |
| Wheels/Tyres | 17" x 9" Rimstock, 16 Dunlop tyres per meeting |
| Brakes | Hydraulically assisted dual circuit system Single 6 pot calipers at the front with 343mm diameter ventilated discs Single dual pot caliper at the back on 280mm diameter solid discs |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175Kg PLUS driver |