Chronology
Previous model: EB GT
Next model: BA GT (coming soon)
Date of Introduction
July 1997
Model Line Up
EL GT Sedan
Prices at Time of Introduction
EL GT Sedan: $69 500
Total Number Built
250
135 Automatics
115 Manuals
Limited edition build
Engines
SVO GT40 5.0L V8
Type:Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, vee configuration
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head design: Crossflow, Cast iron, hydraulic lifters
Number of cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.0L
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm (4.00 inches x 3.00 inches)
Power: 200kW at 5250rpm
Torque: 420Nm at 4000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Transmissions
Manual
Type: BTRT5 Five-speed manual
1st: 3.35:1
2nd: 1.99:1
3rd: 1.33:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.72:1
Reverse: 3.15:1
Automatic
Type: BTR95LE Four-speed automatic
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear Axle Ratio
Limited Slip Diff
3.45:1
Clutch
Single dry plate, diaphragm spring, cable operated
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm, long spindle with single rate coil springs, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers and stabiliser bar, uprated coil springs and shock absorbers with lower ride height
Rear
Sedan: Live axle, four trailing arms with Watts linkage telescopic shock
absorbers, coil springs and stabiliser bar, uprated coil springs and shock
absorbers with lower ride height
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion, variable ratio
Brakes
Front: Power assisted 329mm ventilated discs, anti-lock braking system
Rear: Power assisted 299mm discs, anti-lock braking system
Exhaust
V8: Twin Pipe, low back pressure
Electrical
12 volt with electronic ignition with EEC-4 Engine management system
Wheels
17×8.5 Alloy
Tyres
P245/40ZR17
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2791mm
Length: 4931mm
Width: 1888mm
Height: 1394mm
Front Track: 1566mm
Rear Track: 1545mm
Kerb Weight: 1674kg
Turning Circle: 11.5m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres
Boot Capacity: 465 Litres
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 974mm
Rear Headroom: 975mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1518mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1512mm
Front Hip Room: 1495mm
Rear Hip Room: 1495mm
Front Legroom: 1081mm
Rear Legroom: 992mm