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).