Press Release issued to "Racing Into the Future"
Courtesy Paul Risbridger, Toyota Team GB Team Manager
 
British Touring Car Championship
Toyota Carina E Specification
   
ENGINE  
Designation:  3S-GE
Type:   Water-cooled, in-line, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC
Bore & stroke: 86mm x 86mm
Total displacement: 1998cc
Engine management  Zytek multipoint, sequential and
system:     programmable fuel injection
Power output:    Around 300bhp @ 8500rpm
Maximum torque:   220 lb/ft
Lubrication system:  Dry-sump with oil reservoir located in engine bay; Mobil 1 lubricant
   
BODY & CHASSIS  
Dimensions:   
Height  : 1410mm  
Length : 4530mm  
Width :  1695mm  
Wheelbase: 2580mm  
Track - front/rear: 1455mm  
Kerb weight:   975kg  
Fuel capacity:   60 Litres  
Transmissions:    Xtrac sequential box, six forward speeds and reverse; quick change dog-engagement gears
Clutch:    AP racing clutch, hydraulic operation
Suspension:     Toyota Super Strut front, MacPherson strut rear, coil springs, heavy-duty hubs
Brakes:   Brembo racing callipers with 14" ventilated discs; Mobil brake fluid
Tyres & wheels:   OZ magnesium-alloy racing wheels, 18" or 19" diameter with Michelin 210/650 racing tyres
Instrumentation:   Toyota Measurement System (TMS) data-logging computer with programmable data display