The Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with its engine placed in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell.
Its 7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder that develops 340 bhp (345 PS/254 kW) of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 626 N·m (462 lb·ft/63.8 kgm) at 2800 rpm.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual transmission.
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