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Kyalami

 
 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 

     

   
 

The Kyalami was released in 1976, initially with a 4.2 litre V8 and then in 1978 with the 4.9 litre V8.  For the first time an automatic transmission was standard and the five-speed transmission an option.
   

Specifications:
 

Production Period:

 1973 - 1983
 

Designed By:

 Frua
 

Body Built By:

 Frua
 

Number Built:

 210
 

Dry Weight:

 1700 kg
 

Top Speed:

 235 kph
240 kph with the 4.9V8 from 1978
 

Engine Type:

 Front, eight cylinders arranged in 90º "V"
 

Bore and Stroke:

 88x85 mm
93.9x89 mm from 1978
 

Displacement:

 4135.8 cc
4930.6 cc from 1978
 

Compression:

 8.5:1
 

Engine Output:

 255 bhp @ 6000 rpm
280 bhp @ 5600 rpm
 

Valves & Actuation:

 Two OHV per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts per bank
 

Carburettion:

 Free induction with 4 Weber 42DCNF carburettors
 

Ignition:

 Single Bosch electronic
 

Lubrication:

 Forced with pressure pump
 

Drive:

 Rear wheel drive
 

Clutch:

 Dry single disc
 

Gearbox:

 3-speed automatic - 5-speeds plus reverse manual gearbox optional
 

Frame:

 Unit construction with body
 

Suspension - Front:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Suspension - Rear:

 Independent with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
 

Brakes:

 Hydraulically operated power assisted four wheel disc brakes
 

Wheelbase:

 2600 mm
 

Front & Rear Track:

 1530 mm front; 1530 mm rear
 

Wheels:

 Light alloy disc 7.5x15
 

Tyres:

205/70 x15 front and rear