1958 Edsel Pacer specifications

1958 Edsel Pacer data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2997 mm 118 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 5415 mm 213.2 inches
Width 2002 mm 78.8 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1726 kg 3805 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code E-400
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.9 litre
5903 cc
(360.223 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 102.8 × 88.9 mm
4.05 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.16
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 307 PS (303 bhp) (226 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque 543 Nm (400 ft·lb) (55.4 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output 38.3 kW/litre
52 ps/litre
51.3 bhp/litre
0.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.99 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1155.9 kPa (167.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 737.88 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
177.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
130.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
175.55 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.64 kg/kW
12.76 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 8.00 x 14
Tyres rear 8.00 x 14
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.91
general
Carfolio.com ID111342
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 52.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Edsel Pacer added 2003-07-07.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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