Performance
3.0 Litre Engine
0-60mph in 5.8 seconds
Top Speed is 151mph
3.2 Litre Engine
0-60mph in 5.6 seconds
Top Speed is 155mph
3.4 Litre Engine
0-60mph in 5.4 seconds
Top Speed is 160mph
A number of options are available from our special wishes programme.
Body
Galvanised steel with GRP front and rear bumpers GRP engine cover
Interior
Lightweight carpets and door trims, sports seats trimmed in vinyl corduroy, leather dash board, door tops, momo prototipo 3 spoke steering wheel and bespoke instruments.
Wheels and Tyres
PS Classic style, 3 piece split rim with solid billet centres and alloy rims
Front 7J x 15 with 205-50-15 tyres
Rear 8J x 15 with 225-50-15 tyres
Suspension
Front and rear torsion bars with 22mm anti roll bar front and 21mm roll bar rear
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Dimensions
Length 4200mm Width 1652mm Wheelbase 2272mm Weight 1095kg
3.0 Litre Engine
Number of cylinders: 6
Cubic Capacity: 2993cc
Maximum power: 236 BHP @ 5900 RPM with sports exhaust and uprated injection system.
Maximum Torque: 275 NM @ 4600 RPM
Dry sump lubrication system
Air cooled with fan, enhanced with a single front mounted oil cooler.
K-Jetronic fuel injection
Transmission: Type 915 5 speed with single dry plate disc clutch
3.2 / 3.4 Litre Engine
Number of cylinders: 6
Cubic Capacity: 3164cc
Maximum power: 240BHP 3.2litre / 260 BHP 3.4 litre @ 6100RPM with sports exhaust system and remapping.
Maximum Torque: 289 NM @ 4800 RPM 3.2 litre / 300 NM @ 4600 RPM 3.4 litre
Dry sump lubrication system enhanced with a single front mounted oil cooler and air cooled engine fan
Digital Motor Electronic DME (motronic 2) engine management with Bosch LE fuel injection
Transmission: Getrag G50 with hydraulic clutch
Brake System
Hydraulic duel circuit brake system with servo. Ventilated and cross drilled discs (282.5mm front and 290mm rear) with two pot calipers.
PS Classic Lightweight
The PS Classic lightweight replaces our highly acclaimed PS 240C. Developed specifically for the discerning driver it combines the distinctive appearance of an original 70s model with an invigorating traditional driving experience.
Fully rebuilt with a galvanised body, the Classic Lightwieight is a practical car that can be used 365 days a year with minimal preventative maintenance and is available in either 3.0,3.2 or 3.4 litre form. Whether a pure 2 seater or fitted with rear seats and seat belts for children, the PS Classic Lightweight can be a thrilling daily driver or a serious weekend toy.
With a hand finished half-leather interior, MOMO prototipo steering wheel, traditional instruments and perfectly positioned controls - the Classic Lightweight feels every inch the road racer it is when sat behind the wheel. The upgraded interior maintains the traditional feel and unique identity of a classic but provides the comfort and function for modern motoring.
The 3.0 lightened and balanced engine provides an impressive 236BHP, plus the much coveted throttle response of the early cars when fitted with our tailor made exhaust system.
The 3.2 and 3.4 engines when fitted with revised mapping and our performance exhaust system produce (240 BHP 3.2 litre) (260 BHP 3.4 litre) with increased torque to give greater in gear flexibility and more relaxed long distance cruising combined with strong performance.
The Classic Lightweight is fitted with our uprated suspension and powerful cross drilled brakes as standard for enhanced handling and sensational stopping power.
Whether a free revving 3.0 litre, or gutsy 3.2 / 3.4 litre engines the Classic Lightweight simply outperforms an original in every way.