NAME: 1983 - '85 Aston Martin V8 EMKA
Aston Martin suggestion day 2!
A group C car that saw limited success, the V8 EMKA was the product of many influential designers, engineers, and racers as well, as it was driven by Steve O’Rourke, the manager of Pink Floyd (among others). 2 chassis were ever made and both had their issues (making the car retire in 1984 then come back again), but luckily both of them have been restored and exist to this day.
PICTURES:
** The pictures I’ll show are of chassis #002, which has few changes from #001, but more reference images.
Exterior
Interior
Engine/Chassis
(For those interested to learn more on this car, I’m attaching a PDF, which also has additional ref images: https://williamianson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Ex-Steve-ORourke-Tiff-Needell-Nick-Faure-Le-Mans-Leading-1984-EMKA-Aston-Martin-Group-C-1.pdf )
SPECS
| Technical specifications | |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque with a Fibre glass body |
| Suspension (front) | Independent, Unequal wishboned and adjustable dampers |
| Suspension (rear) | Lower wishbones with an upper fully adjustable A-bracket |
| Length | 15 ft 9 in (4,800 mm) |
| Width | 6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1,943 mm) |
| Height | 3 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1,003 mm) |
| Engine | Aston Martin Tickford 5,340cc alloy V8, DOHC per bank, 570 bhp @ 7000 rpm, 220 mph (350 km/h), RMR layout |
| Transmission | Hewland VG 5-speed Manual |
| Weight | 1,960 lb (890 kg) |
| Tyres | Dunlop |
** Links redirect to Wikipedia cause I got them off there (they were more organised)