Type
2S FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2448 mm 96.4 in
Track: Front
1372 mm 54 in
Track: Rear
1372 mm 54 in
Length
4140 mm 163 in
Width
1677 mm 66 in
Height
1067 mm 42 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.69
Ground clearance
121 mm 4.8 in
Kerb weight
658 kg 1451 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
49.10 %
Fuel capacity
39 litres 8.6 UK Gal 10.3 US Gal
Bore
95.25 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2 litre1975 cc(120.522 cu in)
Construction
cast iron block & head
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
8.50:1
Fuel system
1 Ze carb
Maximum power(SAE)
107.5 PS (106.0 bhp) (79 kW)@ 5800 rpm
Specific output
53.7 bhp/litre0.88 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(SAE)
156.0 Nm (115 ft?�·lb) (15.9 kgm)@ 3200 rpm
bmep
992.6 kPa (144 psi)
Specific torque
78.99 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
7500 rpm
Manufacturer
Vauxhall
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.38
Unitary capacity
493.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Top speed
205 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight
161.09 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
3.500
Suspension
front I.W.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Tyres: Front
70 HR 13
Tyres: Rear
70 HR 13
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr
Transmission
4OD
Top gear ratio
0.78
Final drive ratio
3.90
RAC rating
22.5
year
1972
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Bill's car is one of only nine Costin Amigos that were ever built. The
Amigo that Bill has is one of the two cars that were unfinished when
production was stopped in 1972.
The Costin Amigo was a lightweight sports car built in the United
Kingdom in the 1970s.
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One unique feature of the Amigo was a 'Pylon' with a light on the top,
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Costin Amigo, as well as the TMC Costin which was built in Wexford,
Ireland in the mid 1980's. He went on to work on the Costin Sports
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