Vauxhall Magnum 2300

Rear view of a fine Vauxhall Magnum 1800 at the 15th BMC/BL Rally 2008, Nene Park, Peterborough.

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Vauxhall Magnum 2300 - key facts

Vauxhall Magnum 2300 Specifications
Production	20,300 (All Magnums)
From	1973
Until	1979
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon/Coupe/Estate
Dimensions
Length	13ft 6in	4m
Kerb Weight	2155lb/0.962ton	977kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2279cc	139cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead cam
Power Output	110bhp @ 5500rpm	108PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	48bhp/litre	0.79bhp/cu in
Torque Output	140lbft @ 3000rpm	190Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	83Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight	114bhp/ton
Standing Qtr mile	17.5 seconds
Top speed	103mph	166km/h
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle Coil spring
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual or Automatic
Number of gears	4