The following is the technical specification pages from the X180R Supplement provided with each of the twenty Esprit X180R produced.
Suspension
The standard galvanised steel chassis frame is modified to permit the following specifications.
Front Suspension
- Revised lower link geometry to give zero dive or squat.
- Strengthened top links with shortened inboard pivots to give increased caster, camber being adjustable via rotating lock washers.
- Spring tower strengthened with spring frequency raised 40%.
- Stabiliser (anti roll) bar tuned for neutral handling, running in solid bushes transmitting roll control via spherical rubber bushes in the modified track control arm.
- Dampers (shock absorbers) have revised settings, new rubber mounts and steel retainers.
- Steering rack, standard component on higher mounts connects to revised steering arms to control toe characteristics.
- Ride height reduced.
Rear Suspension
- Top links modified to permit camber adjustment.
- Radius arm mounting bush stiffened 33%.
- Spring frequency increased 12.5%. .
- Dampers with revised settings and new rubber and steel retainers.
- Hub carriers remachined to accept revised brake specification.
- Rear ride height lowered.
Chassis Frame
- Additional mount on backbone for the roll cage.
- Rear spring tower strengthened with roll cage mount.
- Steering rack mounts raised.
- Front spring tower strengthened.
- Front suspension top link pivot tube length reduced.
Brakes
Braking system totally revised and actuated through a Delco Moraine anti-lock system.
Front Brakes
- 13 inch diameter curved vane ventilated front discs mounted on aluminum bells.
- AP Racing 4 pot aluminum calipers with 36/38.1 mm diameter pistons.
- Ferodo 3432 (asbestos free) high performance brake pads.
Rear Brakes
- 11 inch diameter curved vane ventilated rear outboard discs mounted on aluminum bells.
- AP Racing 4 pot aluminum calipers with 31.75 mm diameter pistons.
- Ferodo 3432 (asbestos free) high performance brake pads.
- Brembo parking brake caliper, independently mounted is cable actuated by a modified handbrake lever. System is self adjusting.
- Parking brake pads asbestos free.
Vehicle System
- SRF high performance brake fluid.
- Revised pedal with non slip finish.
Wheels & Tires
Front
- 16 x 8.5 Revolution 3 piece alloy whecl. Bs
- Goodyear Eagle 225/45-ZR-16 Tyre with unique internal construction. é
Rear
- 16x 9.5 Revolution 3 piece alloy wheel with short clamping screws.
- Goodyear Eagle 285 /50-ZR-16 tyre with standard construction.
Spare
- No spare fitted.
- Optional “get you home” inflator/sealant can available.
Engine & Transmission
Engine
- Blueprinted cylinder head
- Matched ports to manifolds
- Induction system silencer deleted
- ACU condenser utilised as additional chargecooler (heater only vehicles)
- Non intercooled specification exhaust silencer with left side outlet
Transmission
- Renault 5 speed with strengthened casing
- Limited slip differential
- Gear clusters have increased hardening specification
- Double pinned selector forks
- Provision for oil pressure feed and cooler (optional extra)
- Speedometer drive deleted, system electronic
- Increased heatshielding on selector cable
Body
Standard SE body shell available with composite opening roof panel only.
- Front air dam redesigned with rubber lower lip balancing lift front to rear
- Air deflectors on leading edge of front wheel arch
- Front fog lamps deleted to permit additional brake cooling
- Rear aerofoil wing higher and mounted more rearward
- Turbo type rear lower
- Exterior mirrors satin black finish
Interior
- Steel tubular Safety Devices roll cage with braced bulkhead structure and door sill bars HE ee
- Black, reflection free ’Doeskin’ trim fabric ex 3
- Reclining seats with competition type side supports aN
- Perforated leather centre tunnel top with console and map pocket deleted ae
- Passenger door grab handle o re
- Simplified door trim with perforated leather inserts, ashtrays deleted “Sey
- Anthracite grey lightweight carpet with all sound deadening deleted ee
- Black low glare instrument panel with 100mm electronic speedometer and tachometer ae
- Tachometer rotated for improved readability oa
- Digital clock deleted 7
- Fascia mounted audio speakers deleted
- Revised non-slip pedals with aluminum heel rest and clutch foot rest
Note: The vehicle has been developed from the highly successful SCCA World Challenge Race Car. It is built to meet vehicle regulations in the USA and, therefore, incorporates a passive restraint system.