Our Biota specifications
General
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Houghton & Coldwell |
| Chassis number | HC1971-1-16L |
| Steering | Left side |
| Color | Yellow |
| Weight | 500 kg |
| Registration | 48-72-RR |
Performance
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Horse power | 76.7 HP at 5250 rpm (wheels) |
| RPM maximum | 6500 |
| Torque maximun | 109 nm |
| Acceleration (0 - 110 kph) | Unknown |
Engine
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | British Leyland 12H702E-H13175 |
| Capacity | 1380 cc (original 1275 cc) |
| Bore | 73.5 mm |
| Stroke | 81,3 mm |
| Pistons | Hepolyte Powermax |
| Cylinder head | 12G940 |
| Rocker cover | Aluminium customized |
| Crankshaft | Hardened EN21 |
| Camshaft | Minisport 286˚ |
| Distribution | Duplex chain |
| Transmission | Manual 4 forward 1 reverse |
| Gear shift | Floor mounted instead of dashboard mouted |
| Drive shaft | CV joint |
| Oil pump | High capacity with central pickup |
| Oil cooler | 13-row by Mocal thermostat controlled at 90˚C |
| Carburettor | SU HS-6 |
| Cartburettor spring | Orange |
| Carburettor needle | Changed from BDL to BBC |
| Fuel pump | SU electric in-line |
| Air filter | K&N |
| Silencer | Custom stainless steel 1 3/4 inch |
| Radiator | Innocenti 120L by BMC parts Holland |
| Thermostat | Removed and replaced by restrictor |
| Heating | None |
| Alternator | Changed from postive earth to negative earth |
| Distributor | Lucas 23D4 replaced by CSI with Swiftune curves |
| Distributor curve setting | Curve 11 for track and curve 12 for road use |
| Ignition coil | Lucas DLB105 |
| Spark plugs | NGK BP6ES |
Body
| Frame | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frame | Space frame with square & tubular piping copper and silver welded |
| Subframe (front) | Mini (welded throughout and galvanized) |
| Body | Glass reinforced integrated with space frame |
| Length | 299 cm |
| Width | 150 cm |
| Height | 104 cm |
Braking & Steering
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Master cylinder | Cooper S single circuit |
| Hydraulic hoses | Goodrich Metalflex |
| Front brakes | Non-ventilated 8.4 inch discs |
| Back brakes | Drums |
Suspension & Wheels
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Rubber cones (lowered trumpets) |
| Front damping | Spax gas filled (adjustable) |
| Front lower suspension arms | Adjustable (camber) rose jointed |
| Front tie-bar | Adjustable (caster) |
| Back suspension arms | Mini |
| Back suspension and damping | Custom Hagon coil-over shocks |
| Wheels | Revolution hour spoke 5.0 X 13 inch |
| Tyres front | Changed from Pirelli P700-Z 165/55R13 to Nankang NS-2 Ultrasport 175/50R13 |
| Tyres back | Changed from Pirelli P600 185/55R13 to Nankang NS-2 Ultrasport 175/50R13 |