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Each CAV GT component has been researched and developed in order to achieve the highest standard of performance. Quality processes and materials ensure the integrity of the final product.

Chassis

The CAV GT has a tig-welded, stainless-steel monocoque chassis designed for torsional stiffness. Its integrity is ensured through CNC punched and bent panels and laser cut parts. The chassis is welded in jigs and its dimensional accuracy is superb. It features an integral roll over bar and side impact protection bars. Every CAV GT chassis is manufactured to accept a bolt-in roll cage for racing purposes.

Suspensions

Front: The front suspension comprises unequal length offset A-frame wishbones with an adjustable anti-roll bar linkage. Caster, camber and toe-in are all easily adjustable. The suspension geometry was re-designed to ensure superb handling both on road and track with the benefit of bump steer adjustment. The lower wishbone is braced. The front uprights are CNC machined from billet aluminium. Rear: The rear suspension geometry consists of independent double trailing links with inverted A-frame wishbones, upper transverse links and an adjustable anti-roll bar linkage coupled to cast aluminium uprights. The suspension design is true to the original without compromising on handling. The CAV GT features a compact, lightweight handbrake caliper that helps to reduce unsprung mass. The CAV GT has been perfected for racing conditions and the rear suspension now features 16 adjustable rose-joints.

Spring / Dampers
The suspension is set up on competition coil over type gas damper shocks with adjustable damping rate and variable spring height.

Breaks

Dual circuit, front rear split with servo assitance, tandem master cylinder and proportioning valve. Standard: Front: Forged aluminium 4 pot Wilwood callipers with 300 mm Diameter rotors Rear: Forged aluminium 4 pot Wilwood callipers with 300 mm Diameter rotors Race: Front: Billet Aluminium 6 pot Wilwood callipers with 300 mm Diameter rotors Rear: Forged aluminium 4 pot Wilwood callipers with 300 mm Diameter rotors Various rotor and brake pad configures available on request.

Steering
Rack and Pinion. 4 turns from lock to lock overall ratio 14:1.

Wheel
Rims 15"   15"   17"   Type  BRM   Halibrand   Halibrand   Front / Reear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Size 7.5" 9.5" 8.0" 10.0" 8.5" 10.5" Tire Recommended 215/60 295/50 215/60 295/50 225/45 305/40

Fuel Tankk
Two 9.5 Gallon FIA approved fuel cells mounted in the sills. Original style, large funnel filler caps with breather, total capacity 20 US gallons. Individual electric pumps and filters with dash change over switch.

Cooling System
High efficiency, six-core front mounted aluminium radiator with twin auxillary electric fans. Thermostatically controlled with manual override.

Body

The body of a CAV GT is made from vinyl ester resin which is stronger and more stable than conventional polyester resin. Each body is set up on a chassis in our workshop before it goes to the shaping department, where the car is hand sculptured in a painstaking process that takes around two hundred man-hours to complete. The body and chassis stay together which ensures that the gapping and the lines remain correct. In order to achieve the quality of paint finish demanded, the car goes through an exhaustive pre-spraying preparation process.

Style Two door GT   Length 164.5" Width 70" Height 40.5" Wheelbase 95" Dry Weight 2,350 lbs (incl. engine and gearbox) Ground Clearance 5"

Interior

The interior of the CAV GT is designed for maximum comfort. A full leather interior runs through the seats, padded dashboard, steering wheel, consol, roof lining and doors. Ergonomically sound leather-clad adjustable seats feature the original brass grommets and soundproof insulation is provided by top grade carpeting. Additional comforts include air conditioning and increased head and legroom to accommodate anyone up to 6'4". An adjustable pedal box allows for flexibility to the inside space. Original style Smiths gauges complete with chrome bezel and Lucas switch gear recreate the experience of the 1960s design.

Electrical
The electrical circuits are fused and relayed, with a rear-mounted battery. There is a battery master isolator switch. The CAV GT features Cibie headlamps, and all the other lights conform to the original designs.

Engine
The CAV GT is designed to accept a Ford V8 small block 289/302 cid. A 351 can also be used. Induction Holley 4 barrel or 4 x 48IDF Webers or Injection System. Recommended power unit 342 stroker with approximately 450bhp SAE. Fuel injection system on request. Electronic breakerless ignition is recommended.

Exhaust
The CAV GT exhaust models the original design. It is a stainless steel 'Bundle of Snakes' eight branch header system with two collectors, muffler and stainless steel heat shield.

Transaxle Options
RBT 6 speed Speed in gears at 6500rmp Gear Ratios Speed (mph) 1st 2.58 52 2nd 1.61 83 3rd 1.14 118 4th 0.95 140 5th 0.80 166 6th 0.62 217 Final drive 3.70
Audi Getrag 3V Speed in gears at 6500rmp Gear Ratios Speed (mph) 1st 3.60 34 2nd 2.12 62 3rd 1.45 90 4th 1.07 123 5th .080 164 Final drive 3.88

Clutchh

For Street racing one would use a "Standard Woven Clutchplate" as this gives a smooth engagement. For higher torque applications, as in racing, a copper clutch is used. They range in configuration from 4 button to 6 button plates. The 4 button would tend towards a smother action while the 6 button would have a higher torque capacity with a much sharper action. Whatever the configuration they come with cushioned centres. Diaphragm type pressure plates are used with upgraded heavy duty diaphragms.

Performance
Approximate with 400hp and RBT transmission option using 7000rpm   0-30 mph  2.2 sec  0-40 mph  3.2 sec  0-50 mph  4.0 sec  0-60 mph  4.5 sec  0-100 mph  9.5 sec

Colors and Options
Stripes: Twin 6" x 1" Gap Twin 4.25" x 1" Single 12" Pin Striping Available Side Stripes Other design options: Race number door Race number nostril Race number rear section Full Gulf Oil colours Alternate body options: Single or Twin Nostril Standard or Gulf tail section Periscopes Gurney Bubble Polar fleece car cover	PLEASE NOTE: The colors below are as representative as possible Le Mans Blue Sunburst Yellow F1 Red Guardsman Blue Silver Poly Diamond Black CAV Silver Titanium Wimbledon White Other colours, striping, etc are available at an additional cost Single Nostril Twin Nostril Periscopes