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 | Talbo Series 2 General Information,
Built from 2002 on |
| Wheelbase.........................................100 inch |
| Overall length.....................................170 inch |
| Overall height.......................................53 inch |
| Overall width........................................70 inch
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| Curb weight................................3040 pounds |
| Weight distribution....................50% front/rear
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| Ground clearance...................................5 inch |
| Engine.........................Jaguar/Lincoln LS
3.9 Liter 4 cam Aluminum V8, 265hp |
| Transmission...... 5 speed Automatic |
| The Talbo Series 2 chassis is constructed of 11 gage steel
which is laser cut using our CAD files. The major differences from the
Series 1 involve changes to accommodate the wider engine. The design work
was done in our 3D CAD system which not only enabled the proper packaging of
components but allowed design analysis. An example of how this works is
shown here in this short video.![]()
The CAD program analysis was set up to plot curves
of the suspension geometry during the CAD system movements. These were then
used to refine and optimize the suspension geometry. |
| The Series 2
chassis utilizes Hyperco coil springs on QA1 coil-over adjustable shock
absorbers with antroll-bars. The chassis pieces are formed and fixtured and
welded to construct the tubular perimeter chassis seen above. The chassis is fully painted and
the inside is coated with a waxyoil rust preventative. Suspension is all independent with
passive steer toe links on the rear. Brakes are disks both front and rear with 4 piston
Willwood calipers on the front. Steering is power rack and pinion. The exhaust system is all
stainless steel using 4 catalytic converters and Borla mufflers. Wheels are
17 inch Dayton
wires with stainless steel spokes. Tires are Michelin 215-60-17 MX4.
Whitewalls are an option. |
| The body is fiberglass composite using premium high heat
distortion resin. The body mounting to the chassis is through rubber isolation biscuits.
Paint is the highest quality urethane by Glasurit applied in our down draft booth. The
body is sound deadened and undercoated. |
| All exterior trim is stainless steel hand formed
and polished in our shop. The headlights are automatically raised when illuminated. The
fender skirts are removed with one fastener. The full size spare tire/wire
wheel is mounted on a swing down
rack under the rear deck. |
| The interior accommodates a six-foot plus man comfortably with
room to spare. Seats are leather covered buckets, 6 way power adjustable, made
specially for the Talbo and very comfortable. The dash is either leather covered or engine
turned stainless steel. Instrument gage faces are custom made to emulate the original
French style. The wood trim is Honduras Mahogany carved here at TLC Carrossiers. Of course
there is Air conditioning and heat, a remote alarm system, remote door locking, power
windows, and a stereo CD sound system. There is storage space behind the seats for
luggage. |
| Performance and ride is that of a modern GT car.
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is 5.7 seconds. |
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Talbo Series 2 Specs
