Title: nice articlae...nice links too Post by: Tristan on December 14, 2007, 11:21:44 PM http://www.sfconline.org.uk/models/131/131abarth.asp Some nice pictures and links on that page . Some inaccuracies though... 131 ABARTH Spec (homologation road spec) Jonathon Sage's 131 Abarth 04 Engine 138 AR1.000 Twin cam belt driven 4 cylinder in line, 1995cc, 10:1 compression 84mm bore x 90mm stroke 16 valve dohc head 8 valves per cam Output 140bhp DIN @ 6400rpm 18 mkg @3800 Lubrication: rotary pump sump cap. 4.1kg radiator cooled Coolant: pump, thermostat & electric booster fan cap 7.5li Carburation Weber 34 DMTR 51/250 Ignition Coil and distributor electronic trigger Fuel Tank capacity 11 gals, d.c. pump Gearbox 5 speed Colotti cogs Fiat assembly, clutch: single dry plate Final Drive Cylindrical screw, 14/50 ratio Suspension Front: McPherson strut type, coil springs, with lower wishbones, longitudinal tie rods Rear: independent wishbones with transverse leaf spring (nope!)& telescopic shock absorbers Brakes Front: disc, single piston & swing arm caliper Rear: drum Nope! Steering Rack and Pinion Weight 980kg unladen Wheels/tyres 14ins 185/60 HR Pirelli Cromadora 7J |