1973 Ford Granada 3.0 specifications

1973 Ford Granada 3.0 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2718 mm 107 inches
Track/tread (front) 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Length 4572 mm 180 inches
Width 1791 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1372 kg 3025 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3 litre
2994 cc
(182.705 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.66 × 72.42 mm
3.69 × 2.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 260 Nm (192 ft·lb) (26.5 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 34.4 kW/litre
46.7 ps/litre
46.1 bhp/litre
0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 86.84 Nm/litre
1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.9:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1091.3 kPa (158.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 179 km/h (111 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
101.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
100.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.33 kg/kW
22.27 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.CS.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID65989
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Ford Granada 3.0 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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