Gilbern Invader
Mk. III
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Gilbern Invader Mk. III |
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| Engine | ||
Type & Size |
: | Six=cylinder V6 93.7mm x 72.4mm 2994cc Push-rod OHV |
Compression Ratio |
: | 8.9 to 1 |
Power |
: | 140 bhp (net) @ 5000 rpm |
| Torque | : | 181.5 lbs-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Carburetter |
: | Weber compound downdraught |
Transmission |
: | Single dry-plate clutch driving 4-speed all synch gearbox. |
Ratios |
: | 1st.- 3.16, 2nd - 2.21, 3rd - 1.41,4th - 1.00 |
Rear Axle |
: | Hypoid Rear Axle with 3.09 to 1 |
| Body | ||
|
2 Door Glassfibre 2+2 Coupe | |
| Chassis | ||
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Space-frame with multi rectangular steel tubes | |
| Suspension | ||
Front |
: | Independent wishbone with Coil springs and anti-roll bar |
Rear |
: | Live Rear axle on trailing arms with Panhard Rod & Coil Springs |
Dampers |
: | Telescopic all round |
Brakes |
: | Servo Assisted =- Front Discs, Rear Drums |
Steering |
: | Rack & Pinion |
| Performance | ||
| Top Speed | : | 120 mph |
| Standing 1/4 mile | : | 16.5 secs |
| 0 - 60 mph | : | 8.8 secs |
| 0 - 100 mph | : | 25.0 secs |
Approximate fuel consumption |
: | 25 mpg |
| Dimensions | ||
Overall Length |
: | 13' 5" |
| Overall Width | : | 5' 7" |
Unladen Height |
: | 4' 5" |
| Wheelbase | : | 7' 9" |
Front Track |
: | 4' 8" |
| Rear Track | : | 4' 8" |
Turning Circle |
: | 32' 6" |
| Kerb Weight | : | 2464 lbs |
Weight Distribution - Front |
: | 51.7% |
| - Rear | : | 48.3% |
Gearing mph/1000 rpm Top |
: | 22 |
| Tyre Sizes (Standard Wheels) | : | 185/70 |
Wheel Sizes (Standard Wheels) |
: | 13 inch |
| Tyre Pressures - Front | : | 25 psi |
Tyre Pressures - Rear |
: | 25 psi |
| Front Wheel Toe-in | : | 1/16" |
Capacities |
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| Engine Oil | : | 8 pts. (10W/30 |
Gear Box Oil |
: | 3.25 pts (80EP) |
| Rear Axle Oil | : | 1.94 pts (90 EP) |
Petrol Tank Capacity - Main |
: | 12 gals |
| Reserve | : | 2 gals |
Cooling System Capacity |
: | 19.8 pts |
| Petrol (Originally) | : | 4* |
| Maintenance | ||
Spark Plugs - Type |
AG22 or equivalent | |
| Gap | : | .025" |
Contact Breaker gap (Lucas Distributor) |
: | .015" |
(Autolite Distributor) |
: | .025" |
Valve Clearances - Cold- Inlet |
: | .012" |
Cold - Exhaust |
: | .020" |
Valve Clearances - Hot - Inlet |
: | .010" |
Hot - Exhaust |
: | .018" |
Grease Points |
: | King Pin Top & Bottom |
Production |
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219 built including 9 lhd's from 1972 - 1974 |
All the above data is provided in good faith and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or consequences thereof.
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