1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon V8 specifications

1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon V8 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2680 mm 105.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1438 mm 56.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1448 mm 57 inches
Length 4923 mm 193.8 inches
Width 1783 mm 70.2 inches
Height 1389 mm 54.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60.6 litres 13.3 [16] 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 4.9 litre
4942 cc
(301.579 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 76.2 mm
4 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
141 PS (139 bhp) (104 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
339 Nm (250 ft·lb) (34.6 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
21 kW/litre
28.5 ps/litre
28.1 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
68.6 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 Ford carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 862 kPa (125 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 617.75 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5 x 14
Wheel size rear 5 x 14
Tyres front CR78-14
Tyres rear CR78-14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 256 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.47
general
Carfolio.com ID684574
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon V8 added 2020-06-26.
Last modified 2020-06-26.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 141 PS 139 bhp 104 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1305 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 3272 cm3/199.7cuin 86 PS 85 bhp 63 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 2301 cm3/140.4cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1305 kg
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