In commemoration of Brocks 1987 Bathurst win, the ‘one off’ VL Mount Panorama was created. While many publications state that the car is a Calais based Brock, the Mt Panorama actually started life as an SL/Executive. HDT subsequently fitted the Calais pop-ups, bilstein shocks and re-worked the 5.0 litre V8 engine with heavy duty con rods and crankshaft as well as Crane roller rockers as per the Group A power plant.
The bodykit consisted of a variety of Brock pieces with the car wearing the Group A’s rear boot spoiler, Group A air intake (which was integrated with the engines Cold Air intake system), a Group A grille and Group Three signature series front air damn. Wheels were originally the 16×7 Aero’s, but were changed in favour of the 15×7″ Aero wheel with the flush fitting covers.
VEHICLE FACTORY SPECS
ENGINE
4.987 Litre V8 Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder. Bore x Stroke (mm): 101.6 x 76.8. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Max Power: unknown, Max Torque: unknown
INDUCTION
Port matched inlet manifold and four barrel Rochester carburettor with cold air induction.
TRANSMISSION
Three Speed Auto.
Ratios:
1st: 3.250
2nd: 1.990
3rd: 1.290
CLUTCH
Single Dry Plate
DIFFERENTIAL
3.08:1.
STEERING
Power assisted Rack & Pinion.
SUSPENSION
Front: Fully independent. Macpherson struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar.
Rear: Live axle located by trailing arms and Panhard rod. Coil springs and anti-roll bar.
Bilstein gas-pressurised shock absorbers all round.
BRAKES
Power assisted front and rear discs
WHEELS & TYRES
15″ x 7″ HDT Aero rims with Uniroyal E60H15 tyres.
PERFORMANCE
Unknown.
FUEL TANK
63 Litres.
NUMBER BUILT
1.
PRICES
Unknown.
KERB MASS
1295kg
