1990 Gran Danes
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Center lock wheels & side exhausts
After a positive feedback from the presentation of the Gran Danes concept car in 1988, Mastin & Meliora decided to produced the car, on a limited run. Initially around 1,000 cars were planned to be produced in a 2 years time span.
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Noticeable offset on the wheels
Given the car was not intended as a regular production car, Mastin took some liberties creating an interesting experience for drivers basically, the car was loud, uncomfortable and not very practical.
The interior was basic, it included a simple cassette player, no AC, race seats with minimum padding and adjustments, and some exposed parts (those who wasn’t covered and simple thin carpet). It came with huge tires ($$$) that protrude from the car body. center lock wheels and a very stiff suspension. Coupled with a manual removable cloth roof. And it didn’t had ABS. As it happens, the car was still very well received and production extended to late 1994, after that a new facelifted version was introduced, better suited for day to day use. Around 3,000 cars were produced, and this model (first gen pre-facelift) is the second most sought version of all the models.
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2 offered colors, Mastin special blue and Dark Garnet Red Metallic
The car was produced by Mastin and tuned (engine and suspension) by Meliora, its parent company, based mostly on the ill fated Meliora V12 Concept Car. Still, Mastin is mostly known for producing pick-up trucks and off road vehicles, so the Gran Danes was far from perfect. It had squeeky brakes, very long gearing, it was notoriously heavy and by using a soft roof the chassis wasn’t a strong as a proper sport coupe car.
| TECHNICAL | Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine: | V8 Mastiff - 5.0L 350hp | |
| Placement: | Front Longitudinal | |
| Type: | 90º V8 | |
| Block/head: | Cast Iron/Cast Iron | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | |
| Fuel System: | Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
| Bore/Stroke: | 102mm x 76.4mm | |
| Displacement: | 4,997cc | |
| Max Power: | 350 hp @ 6,000rpm | |
| Max Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 5,500rpm | |
| CHASSIS | ||
| Transmission: | 5 speed manual | |
| Drivetrain: | RWD | |
| Chassis type: | Monocoque | |
| Chassis/panels: | Galvanized Steel / Fiberglass | |
| Front suspension: | Double Wishbones | |
| Rear suspension: | Double Wishbones | |
| Brakes Front: | 2 piston 330mm Vented discs | |
| Brakes Rear: | 2 piston 330mm Vented discs | |
| Tire size: | 275/40R17 - 325/35R17 | |
| Weight: | 1,605 kg | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Top Speed: | 267 km/h | |
| 0-100km/h: | 5.59s | |
| 400m: | 13.86s | |
| Fuel economy: | 9.4 mpg |
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