1975 Ford Elite specifications

1975 Ford Elite data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1600 mm 63 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1605 mm 63.2 inches
Length 5489 mm 216.1 inches
Width 1994 mm 78.5 inches
Height 1351 mm 53.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.9
Kerb weight 2039 kg 4495 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 100.4 litres 22.1 [26.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 7.5 litre
7544 cc
(460.363 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 110.8 × 97.8 mm
4.36 × 3.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)
219 PS (216 bhp) (161 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
496 Nm (366 ft·lb) (50.6 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(net)
21.4 kW/litre
29 ps/litre
28.6 bhp/litre
0.47 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
65.75 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 826.2 kPa (119.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 943 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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
107.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
79 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
105.93 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.66 kg/kW
21.15 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 5½ x 15
Wheel size rear 5½ x 15
Tyres front HR78-15
Tyres rear HR78-15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 272 mm
Rear brake diameter 272 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID426877
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 Ford Elite added 2015-06-13.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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