1972 Ford Gran Torino Hardtop specifications

1972 Ford Gran Torino Hardtop data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1595 mm 62.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1598 mm 62.9 inches
Length 5265 mm 207.3 inches
Width 2014 mm 79.3 inches
Height 1318 mm 51.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1800 kg 3968 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 87 litres 19.1 [23] 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
5752 cc
(351.009 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.8 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
(DIN)
251 PS (248 bhp) (185 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
405 Nm (299 ft·lb) (41.3 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
32.2 kW/litre
43.7 ps/litre
43.1 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
70.41 Nm/litre
0.85 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 Motorcraft 9510 D2ZF-AA carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 884.8 kPa (128.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 719 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
139.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
102.74 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
137.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.73 kg/kW
16.26 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 I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front 6 x 14
Wheel size rear 6 x 14
Tyres front F70 x 14
Tyres rear F70 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.50
general
Carfolio.com ID70851
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford Gran Torino Hardtop added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5752 cm3/351.0cuin 251 PS 248 bhp 185 kW 1798 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5733 cm3/349.8cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5795 cm3/353.6cuin 259 PS 255 bhp 190 kW
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5821 cm3/355.2cuin 253 PS 250 bhp 186 kW