1978 Ford Capri 3000S X-Pack specifications

1978 Ford Capri 3000S X-Pack data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerGhia
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2563 mm 100.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Length 4390 mm 172.8 inches
Width 1854 mm 73 inches
Height 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1170 kg 2579 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3 litre
2994 cc
(182.705 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.66 × 72.42 mm
3.69 × 2.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 177 PS (175 bhp) (130 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 263 Nm (194 ft·lb) (26.8 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 43.6 kW/litre
59.3 ps/litre
58.5 bhp/litre
0.96 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 87.84 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 3 We 42 DNCF carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1103.9 kPa (160.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
151.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
111.54 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
149.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.97 kg/kW
14.98 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.09
general
Carfolio.com ID1848
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Ford Capri 3000S X-Pack added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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