1996 Rocket Euroseries Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Kerb Weight: 350kg, Length 3518mm, Width 1650mm, Height 1162mm, Wheelbase
2413mm, Front Track 1384mm, Rear Track 1447mm, Ground Clearance 80mm.
Engine
Yamaha 1002cc DOHC 4-cylinder 20 valve naturally aspirated aluminium
block. Maximum Power 143bhp at 10,500rpm. Maximum Torque 77ft lbs at
8500rpm.
Transmission
5-speed dog engagement close-ratio gearbox with sequential primary gear
change. Purpose designed aluminium alloy final drive casing housing twin-speed
axle. Salisbury limited-slip differential.
Clutch
Lock out multi-plate.
Shock Absorbers
Aluminium adjustable.
Steering
High ratio Rack and Pinion. 1.3 turns lock to lock.
Suspension
Double wishbone front and rear. Coilover dampers. Stiffened springs.
Hub Carriers
Aluminium allow with steel hubs.
Brakes
Brembo discs with aluminium calipers. Front: 11in diameter ventilated and
cross-drilled discs. 4 pot calipers. Rear: 10.5in diameter ventilated and
cross-drilled discs. 2 pot calipers.
Fuel System
ATL safety racing tank. 5 gallon capacity.
Wheels
17x7in forged aluminium by OZ of Italy.
Tyres
205/40x17in Michelin Pilot.
Chassis
Modified Nickel bronze welded multi-tubular spaceframe. Cold-drawn seamless
steel tubing with stressed aluminium alloy panels. Anti-intrusion side
structure.
Body
High quality Glassfibre Reinforced Plastic sandwich construction. Removable
nose cone and engine cover/head rest. Glassfibre dashboard.
Safety Equipment
Willans 6 point harness. Mechanically triggered Firelighter fire extinguisher
system. External ignition cut-out switch.
Lighting
High intensity rear fog lamp.
Performance
0-60 mph: 4.0 sec, 0-100 mph: 9.2 sec. Top Speed - 150mph (figures are approximate).