HDT made use of the last 5.0 Litre GMH vehicles with the Sport package built on the executive sedan. On the outside the sport package gave the buyer a choice of two exterior kits. First was the HDT open face grille, side skirts rear skirt and sports style rear wing, while on the other hand you could option your Sport with a one-piece front air dam, replacement bumper and front fog lights.
The V8 pumped out a refined 200kw with ease thanks to the cold air set up and revised computer chip, which was fitted. Next to the ports were H&M performance headers connected into the stainless 2.5-inch dual twin cat exhaust system.
These cars naturally stuck to the road well as HDT used double active gas shocks and stiffer shortened springs, which also lowered the car 50mm for a better stance and lower centre of gravity. A strut brace was then used on the front and rear to limit body roll while adjustable bushes were fitted onto the IRS arms for customisation of the castor and camber configuration.
Inside luxury appointments were in abundance. Combined with the HDT options were factory GM options like CD player and air conditioning however the leather combined with tinted windows, carbon fibre (Or wood grain) dash trimmings, Momo pedals, wheel and matching gear knob finished off the inside to a tee.
VEHICLE FACTORY SPECS
ENGINE
Option 1: Ecotec 3.8 litre V6, Valvetrain: overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder Bore x Stroke (mm): 97.0 x 86.0 Compression Ratio: 9.4:1, Max power: 147 kW @ 5200 RPM, Maximum torque: 304 Nm @ 3600 RPM,.
Option 2: 5.0 Litre V8, overhead valves, 2 valves / cylinder Bore x Stroke (mm): 102.0 mm bore and 77.0mm stroke, 9.5:1 compression. Max Power 204kw.
INDUCTION
Electronic sequential fuel injection.
TRANSMISSION
GM Hydramatic 4L60-E 4-speed Auto. Getrag 5-speed Manual optional.
Ratios: (V8 Getrag) First: 3.55 Second: 2.04 Third: 1.40 Fourth: 1.00 Fifth: 0.74
DIFFERENTIALS
LSD Ratios:
Automatic: 3.08:1
Manual: 3.46:1
CLUTCH
Single Dry Plate, Torque Convertors in Auto’s
STEERING
Variable ratio rack & pinion. Variable power assist.
Turning circle: 11.0m
Turns lock to lock: 2.8
SUSPENSION
Front: Fully independant. Macpherson struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar. Adjustable strut bar optional.
Rear: HDT Improved Independant rear suspension with upgraded IRS bushes.
BRAKES
Split circuit hydraulic system with power booster.
Front: Ventilated slotted discs and finned twin-piston calliper.
Rear: 279mm Discs
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Bosch 5.3
WHEELS & TYRES
17″ x 8.0″ Milano rims with Sumitomo HTRZ2J 235/45 tyres. 18″ Milano’s Optional.
PERFORMANCE
Uknown
FUEL TANK
75 Litres
