1972 Ford Falcon GT specifications

1972 Ford Falcon GT data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1496 mm 58.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4689 mm 184.6 inches
Width 1869 mm 73.6 inches
Height 1417 mm 55.8 inches
Ground clearance 156 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 62 litres 13.6 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.8 litre
5766 cc
(351.863 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.9 mm
4 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
304 PS (300 bhp) (224 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
515 Nm (380 ft·lb) (52.5 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
38.8 kW/litre
52.8 ps/litre
52 bhp/litre
0.85 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
89.32 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system 1 St carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1122.4 kPa (162.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 720.75 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 190 km/h (118 mph)
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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.20 m
Front suspension I.W.LowerTrailLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.00
general
Carfolio.com ID68101
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford Falcon GT added 1999-08-15.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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