(1988 model)
| Marque (make) | Bitter | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Type III | Issued until | |
| Serie | Type III | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Bitter | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4450 mm / 175.2 in / 175.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1765 mm / 69.5 in / 69.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.87 |
| Height | 1395 mm / 54.9 in / 54.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1300 kg / 2866 lb / 2866 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm / 93.7 in / 93.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Opel | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.5 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3849 cm3 / 234.9 cu in / 234.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 641.50 cm3/cylinder / 39.147 cu in/cylinder / 39.147 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 156.6 kW / 212.9 hp / 212.9 hp at 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 320.0 Nm / 236.0 lbft / 236.0 lbft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 154.5 kW / 210.1 bhp / 210.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 54.6 kW/l / 1.216 bhp/cu in / 1.216 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 83.14 Nm/l / 0.727 lbft/cu in / 0.727 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 161.54 kW/ton / 219.63 bhp/ton / 219.63 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bitter Type III
