December 6 2018
Here are the details of a Leigh Watkins 1994 Ford EB II Falcon, Leigh was the last AUSCAR champion and the only Ford driver to win an AUSCAR title.
Type: 1994 Ford EB II Falcon
Chassis and Suspension
Weight: 1,320kg or 2,900lbs
Wheelbase: 110/112in
Fuel Capacity: 80 litres or 22 gallons
Steering type: Ford rack and pinion
Suspension: Front is Double ‘A’ with Super Pro bushes
Rear is Live Axle with watts linkage & Super Pro bushes
Brakes: Front are Harrop 4 shot calipers & ventilated discs
Rear are Ford caliper & discs
Shock Absorbers: Fulcrum, Bilstein, Carrerra Coil over
Engine & Drivetrain
Ford Windsor 90 degree V8 OHV with Dart II cylinder heads
Engine built by: Leigh Watkins Racing
Displacement: 306ci or 5 litre
Bore/Stroke: 4.030 inches / 3.00 inches
BHP @ RPM: 410 @ 6200rpm
Lubricant: Pennzoil 10W30 turbo
Ignition: Bosch electronic
Carburation: Holley 750 CFM double pumper
Spark Plugs: NGK
Clutch: Single Plate Diaphragm
Transmission: Borg Warner super T10 4 speed
Differential: Borg Warner limited slip with fully floating hubs
Instruments: Auto Meter U.S.A
Wheels: AUSCAR Racing aluminium 7″ x 15″
Tyres: Goodyear VR Eagle 225 x 15 inch radials
Fuel: 98 Octane gasoline supplied by Ampol
Fuel Cell: Rubber Blubber with dry break couplings
Battery: Bond, maintenance free