This car is known as "Harry", why - well, Harry Belafonte, well known singer of the 50's, 60's and into the 70's.. Play on words - Harry Belamonte, Vauxhall Belmont.... OK, I'll stop it.

Here is a current pic, taken at a test day at Snetterton.



Specification:

Vauxhall Astra Saloon (also known as: Vauxhall Belmont, Opel Kadette Knotchback)
Bodywork : Slightly wider than average bodywork.
Engine: 403ci (6600cc) All Alloy Chevrolet V8, built by Terry Burnett at "The Performance Connection"
Transmission: GM Muncie M22 (close ratio synchromesh "Rock Crusher")
Rear Axle: "Strange" 9" with TrueTrac Torsen Diff, 3.25:1 ratio
Suspension:- Front : MacPherson Strut, 2.5" Adjustable Coil-overs, fabricated topmounts, lower arms, anti-rollbar with Lotus F1 adjustable links, fully rose-jointed and adjustable. Ford Capri steering rack, Ford type hubs.
Rear: Five-Link trailing arm setup, with adjustable coil-over dampers. All rose-jointed, and fully adjustable.
Brakes:- Front : F3000 Discs with AP F3000 calipers. Rear: Nascar Discs with Wilwood Supalite III Calipers.
Fuel Tank: Specially made 20 Gallon foam filled alloy tank.
Wheels & Tyres: Front: 9.5" x 18" with Dunlop Slicks, Rear: 11" x 18" with Dunlop Slicks.
In Car Entertainment - Steering Wheel, Engine, Gearbox, Throttle pedal (occaisional use of brakes).
Safety : Schroth Six Point Harness, approved for use with the HANS device that I use with my helmet.

Performance:
Horsepower : 700 approx
Torque : 550lbs/ft plus
Top Speed : Currently rev limited to 7600 and 184mph with the 3.25:1 diff. Engine can rev to 8200 = 198.91MPH

Plans for the future:

Lots

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