1973
Leyland P76 Targa Florio Rally
.
The car started life as a Super Model V8 Auto Saloon. It was imported
to New Zealand from Australia and purchased by the present owner as a
used vehicle in 1980. After 400,000 Kms of normal family/business use
the car was extensively modified in 1995 with the intention of
competing in the Inaugaral Targa NZ Rally.
Specifications:
Body:- Standard:-4
Door Saloon.
Modifications:-
Exterior.Front
spoiler(XJS). Rear Spoiler(Hybrid)-Front/Rear Towing Loop
Bonnet
& Boot(Hood & Trunk).
Fibreglass replica, cold air scoop.
Interior.Roll
Protection-4 Point 3" Racing Harness Interior:-Trip Meter.
Intercom. Vidcam bracket/camera. Fire Extinguisher.
Chassis:
Standard:-Front/Rear subframes, monocoque body. Power Steering
Modifications:-
Front
sub Frame seam welded. Front Suspension Anti-roll bar (Hybrid). Strut
tower brace.
Rear
Anti-roll bar(Ford Falcon). Front/Rear springs lowered 25mm.
Front/Rear shocks. increased damping. Rear springs(P76 Towing). Front
camber adjustable. Nylothane Bushes.
Brakes.
Standard:-Front
Calipers. Rear Drums. Modifications:-Front Discs(XA Falcon-Bathurst).
Pads-Mintex racing.
Rear
Discs(XF Falcon) Mintex racing pads. Racing fluid.
Wheels:-
Chrome
Steel 15"x8"-adjusted to fit within body. Number-Six.
Tyres:-
BF
Goodrich Comp T/A Steel Belted ZR245x50x15. Nummber Six.
Engine:-
Standard:-Water
Pump, Oil Pump, Con Rods, Crankshaft, Block. Modifications:-Rover
3500Heads(Stage 2). Modified sump baffles and pickup. Oil cooler.
Muroso oil accumulator. Electric Fuel Pump. Tillison Starter. Rally
grind Camshaft. Capacity 4,700cc(Standard 4,400cc) Free flow
headers. 3" exhaust. Harcourt Inlet manifold. HolleyCarb. K
& N Air Filter. Mallory Performance Ignition(Electronic Pickup).
Aluminium Radiator.
Electric
Cooling Fans.
Transmission:-Standard:-
Borg Warner Differential Housing and Axles. Modified:-4 Speed GM Turbo
700 Auto Trans. Shift kitted. Electric Lock up Torque Converter. B
& M Sequential Gear Shifter. Limited Slip Diff. Modified
Drive shaft.
Max
Power-Standard:-190
HP @ 4500 RPM.
Modified:-340
HP @ 5,400 RPM.
Weight:-1350
Kgs
