Not bad for their first car!
Ascari Ecosse specs
| Car type | Coupe |
| Curb weight | 1250 kg (2756 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 4.28 m (169 in) long, 1.83 m (72 in) wide, 1.12 m (44 in) high |
| Wheelbase | 2.85 m (112 in) |
| Years built | 1998 - 1999 |
| Origin country | United Kingdom |
| Views | 8.4k |
Performance
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 93.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 324 kph (201 mph) |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | 32 valve, V8 |
| Displacement | 4.7 l (288 ci / 4722 cc) |
| Power | 406 ps (400 bhp / 298 kw) |
| Torque | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) |
| Power / liter | 86 ps (85 hp) |
| Power / weight | 324 ps (320 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) / t |
| Transmission | 5 Speed manual |
| Layout | middle engine, rear wheel drive |
Ecosse competition
Apathy 16y ago
Power (specifically HP, not torque), Drag area (coefficient of drag X frontal area), and gearing are the most important figures when considering top speed. There\'s also lift to consider though, because you can\'t exactly reach 200mph if you begin to lift and spin out at 180mph. :S
MEAS 16y ago
I think 200 mp/h could be reachable for this car. I mean, it\'s quite lightweight and 400 BHP isn\'t bad.
Anonymous 17y ago
yeah 200mph is very hard to believe. last time when i checked on this car it had a confirmed top speed of 182mph, thats much more believable.
Anonymous 17y ago
what a beautiful car. for its time brilliant braking and handling to go with those looks.
hilalpro 17y ago
0-60mph: 4.1 sec
0-100mph: 9.8 sec
Quarter Mile: 12.3s @112 mph
Top Speed: 200 mph
Lateral Accelaration: .94g
Braking 60-0: 119 ft
http://www.carmds.com/C-991-1999-Ascari-Ecosse.aspx
it hits 200 but in a long long night...
Anonymous 17y ago
you sure that top speed is right?? 400bp and 200mph?? seems a lil fast dont ya think?
