Gerald Kannenberg's 1972 Triumph GT6 with Ford Cosworth V6 Engine
as published in British V8 Magazine, Volume XVI Issue 1, May 2008
Owner: Gerald Kannenberg
City: Hamburg, Germany
Model: 1972 Triumph GT6
Engine: Ford 2.9L V6
Builder: owner
| Engine: | Ford Skorpio Cosworth, 2.9L, 24-valve V6, rated at 195hp. |
| Chassis: | The car was cut in half from front to back to broaden it by 26cm (about 10.25"). The resulting car has the overall dimensions: 1120mm (high), 1960mm (wide), 3950mm (long). The space frame was made of steel square box tubing, covered with aluminium plates. All components were fixed to the frame; therefore driving without bodywork is possible. |
| Transmission: | Ford Sierra Type-9 5-speed. |
| Differential: | 7er BMW. |
| Suspension: | Porsche 928 S4 (front and rear). |
| Brakes: | Porsche 928 S4, 310mm 4-piston calipers. |
| Wheels/Tires: | (front) 7.5x16 Azev Type E 225/45/16, (rear) 9x16 Azev Type E 245/35/16 |
| Electrical: | most of the electrical system and electronics are from a Porsche 924. |
| Fuel system: | home made 75-liter stainless steel fuel tank. |
| Seats: | Chevrolet Corvette C4. |
| Performance: | top speed is approximately 270 km/h (not tested yet). |
| Comments: | the building time was about 2 years, and the car was completed in July 2005. |
