2005 Honda RC 51

General information

Model: Honda RC 51
Year: 2005
Category: Sport
Rating: 76.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission

Displacement: 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2
Stroke: 4
Compression: 10.8:1
Bore x stroke: 100.0 x 63.6 mm (3.9 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel system: Injection.
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: DOHC
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Starter: Electric
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 6-speed

Transmission type

final drive: Chain
 
Physical measures

Dry weight: 195.0 kg (430.0 pounds)
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase: 1,420 mm (55.9 inches)

Chassis and dimensions

Rake (fork angle): 23.5°
Trail: 95 mm (3.7 inches)

Front suspension: 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability

Front suspension travel: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension: Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability
Rear suspension travel: 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions: 190/50-ZR17
Front brakes: Double disc. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc. 1-piston calipers
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)

Speed and acceleration
Other specifications

Fuel capacity: 18.16 litres (4.80 gallons)
Color options: Black/Metallic Gray
Comments: Model ID: RVT1000R

Lamborghini Gallardo

The Gallardo was designed as a competitor to the Ferrari 360, and now competes with its replacement, the Ferrari F430. The Gallardo has a rear-biased all-wheel drive system which differentiates it from its rear-wheel drive competitors. Lamborghini's parent company Audi is renowned for its Quattro AWD system, however Lamborghini uses a system of its own.

Unlike the Countach, Diablo, and Murciélago models, the Gallardo does not have scissor doors.

The Gallardo was designed by Luc Donckerwolke, who won the 2003 Red Dot Award for the design of both the 2003 Gallardo and 2002 Murciélago.

At current U.S. prices, a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo coupe costs USD $186,250 - $222,800, while a 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder costs USD $201,595 - $263,595.

As of March 2008, the Gallardo is the only model to use the Lamborghini V10 engine.

The Gallardo offers two choices of transmissions, a conventional (H-Box) six-speed manual transmission, and an advanced six-speed electro-hydraulically controlled 'semi-automatic single-clutch sequential manual', which Lamborghini abbreviates to "E-gear". The "E-gear" allows the driver to make shifts much faster than a manual transmission would. The driver shifts up and down via paddles behind the steering wheel, and does not need to manually actuate the clutch.

The Audi R8 sports car, launched in early 2007, is based on the Gallardo platform, and uses a 4.2 litre V8 in place of the Gallardo's V10 to avoid competing directly with the Gallardo.

For the 2008 model year, an onboard computer, iPod connectivity with USB, heated mirrors, Q-citura stitching that originally could only be found on the Nera model, and a beige soft-top on the Spyder, were added to the Gallardo.

Manufacturer = Lamborghini
Parent company = Audi AG
Production = 2003–present
6,801 built (2003–2007)
Assembly = Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
Predecessor = Lamborghini Jalpa
Class = Sports car
Body style(s) = 2-door coupé
2-door spyder
Layout = Mid-engine, four-wheel drive
Engine(s) = 5.0 L V10
Transmission(s) = 6-speed manual
6-speed single clutch semi-automatic
Wheelbase = 2560 mm (100.8 in)
Length = 4300 mm (169.3 in)
Width = 1900 mm (74.8 in)
Height = 1165 mm (45.9 in)
1184 mm (46.6 in) (Spyder)
Curb weight = 1569 kg (3459 lb)
Related = Audi R8
Designer = Luc Donckerwolke

AH-64 Apache

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