photos
click on the pictures to download the full-size ones

data

identification	rapport forté
country	great-britain
appearances	1980 brands hatch grand prix
body	2-door 4-seat coupé/convertible / electro-hydraulic retractable hardtop
designer	chris humerstone
engine	- 3.4 : front-mounted jaguar inline 6 / 3442 cc / 163 hp @ 5000 rpm / 26 mkg @ 3500 rpm / 2 overhead camshafts / 12 valves / electronic injection / optional turbocharger - 4.2 : front-mounted jaguar inline 6 / 4235 cc / 183 hp @ 4500 rpm / 32 mkg @ 3000 rpm / 2 overhead camshafts / 12 valves / electronic injection / optional turbocharger - 5.3 : front-mounted jaguar v12 / 5345 cc / 287 hp @ 5750 rpm / 40.7 mkg @ 4500 rpm / 2 overhead camshafts / 24 valves / electronic injection / optional turbocharger
transmission	rear-wheel drive / 3-speed automatic or optional 5-speed manual gearbox
suspension	independent wheels + coil springs
brakes	front : power ventilated discs / rear : power drums
steering	power rack and pinion
wheels	235/60vr15 / optional 285/50vr15
dimensions	length 472.4 cm / width 188 cm / height 137.2 cm
performances	unknown
production	a handful

photos 01/02/03/04/05/06/07/08 : from the unofficial austin rover web resource

last updated 08/03/2004