Donington today, what spec on original Griff?
Donington today, what spec on original Griff?
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Original Poster:

287 posts

305 months

Sunday 2nd May 2004
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Hi,

Was up at Donington today at the historic motor racing, there was a lovely Griff lapping at fair rate today in the qualifying session, I beleive it ended up 4th on grid. Anyone able to tell me a little more of the vehicle spec, really curious to find out as it was pitched against some diverse cars from Yank stuff to Lotus Elan's and although it didn't look that quick in relative terms, it clearly must have been to stack up 4th.

Here's a pic, not brill I know

Also, if anyone is there tomorrow any chance you could post the race results.

Thanks,

Chris

Nick P

29,977 posts

280 months

Sunday 2nd May 2004
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It was probably the 'Historic Touring Cars' class

satman

2,455 posts

275 months

Monday 3rd May 2004
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My book of "Great Sports cars" gives the following information which i hope answers your questions....

ENGINE Ford US ohv V8 289 cid/4727 cc, 195/271 bhp@4400/6500 rpm, 282/317-4 lbs-ft@2400/3400 rpm

TRANSMISSION Ford 4 speed manual

Weight (lbs) 1905

TOP SPEED (mph) 150+

0-60 (sec) 5.7

And according to the book...only 300 produced!