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1995 Venturi 300 Atlantique

1995 Venturi 300 Atlantique

1995 Venturi 300 Atlantique

The Venturi Atlantique was a mid-engined, fiberglass-bodied French sports car produced by Venturi Automobiles from 1991 to 2000.

The original 260 was a revised version of the Venturi APC 260, carrying over the 2.8L turbocharged V6 engine with 260 hp (194 kW; 264 PS), but with a reduced weight of 1,110 kg (2,450 lb). It was good for a top speed of 167 miles per hour (269 km/h) and accelerated from 0-60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in 5.2 seconds.

In Detail

engine Turbocharged V6
valvetrain 2 valves / cyl
displacement 2975 cc / 181.5 in³
bore 93.0 mm / 3.66 in
stroke 73.0 mm / 2.87 in
compression 7.3:1
power 206.6 kw / 277.0 bhp @ 5300 rpm
specific output 93.11 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 420.0 nm / 309.8 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
driven wheels Center Engine / RWD
front tires F 205/50ZR17
rear tires R 245/40ZR17
front brakes Vented Discs
f brake size mm / in
rear brakes Vented Discs
r brake size mm / in
steering Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
curb weight 1250 kg / 2756 lbs
wheelbase 2500 mm / 98.4 in
front track 1500 mm / 59.1 in
rear track 1590 mm / 62.6 in
length 4240 mm / 166.9 in
width 1840 mm / 72.4 in
height 1180 mm / 46.5 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios :1
final drive 3.44:1
top speed ~280.0 kph / 174.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.2 seconds