1979 Ford Maverick Coupé GT specifications

1979 Ford Maverick Coupé GT data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2620 mm 103.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Length 4590 mm 180.7 inches
Width 1790 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1340 kg 2954 lb
Weight distribution 53.3% front
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.9 litre
4942 cc
(301.579 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 76.2 mm
4 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
197 PS (194 bhp) (145 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
387 Nm (285 ft·lb) (39.5 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
29.3 kW/litre
39.8 ps/litre
39.3 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
78.31 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 Mo D20F-KB carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 984.1 kPa (142.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 617.75 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 183 km/h (114 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
146.79 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
107.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
144.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.26 kg/kW
15.47 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 5.800
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front D70 S x 14
Tyres rear D70 S x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2180 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID98241
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Ford Maverick Coupé GT added 2002-07-29.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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