1971 Ford GT70

Concept

Ford GT70 is a car that has a 2 door coupé type body with a mid mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3 litre, overhead valve 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it has an output of 128 bhp (130 PS/95 kW) of power at 4750 rpm. This power is transmitted to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox. The Ford GT70 weighs a quoted 762 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed claimed is 225 km/h or 140 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
3886 mm
Weight
762 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, V
Power
130 PS / 128 bhp / 95 kW @ 4750 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
225 km/h / 140 mph

1971 Ford GT70 specifications

1971 Ford GT70 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2324 mm	91.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1422 mm	56 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1422 mm	56 inches
Length	3886 mm	153 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	762 kg	1680 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	130 PS (128 bhp) (95 kW) at 4750 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	31.9 kW/litre 43.3 ps/litre 42.8 bhp/litre 0.7 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.9:1
Fuel system	1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 170.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 125.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 167.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.98 kg/kW 13.34 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	1892
Production total
Model code
Model family	Concept
RAC rating	32.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1971 Ford GT70 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.