Type
2S FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2286 mm 90 in
Length
4013 mm 158 in
Width
1626 mm 64 in
Height
1194 mm 47 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.76
Ground clearance
140 mm 5.5 in
Kerb weight
1043 kg 2299 lb
Fuel capacity
63.6 litres 14 UK Gal 16.8 US Gal
Bore
93.66 mm
Cylinders
V-6
Displacement
3 litre2994 cc(182.705 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.00:1
Fuel system
1 We carb
Maximum power
233.2 PS (230.0 bhp) (171.5 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
76.8 bhp/litre1.26 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
370.0 Nm (273 ft?�·lb) (37.7 kgm)@ 3500 rpm
bmep
1553 kPa (225.2 psi)
Specific torque
123.58 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Ford
Main bearings
4
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.29
Unitary capacity
499 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Turbo
Catalytic converter
N
0-60 mph
5.80 s
Standing
14.50 s
Top speed
224 km/h (139 mph)
Power-to-weight
220.52 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Suspension
front I.W.CS.ARB.
Track: Rear
I.W.CS.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.33
RAC rating
32.6
year
1975
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