1947 Ford Pilot

The Ford Pilot is a rear wheel drive automobile, with the engine mounted in the front, and a saloon (sedan) body. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 3.6 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 85 bhp (86 PS/63 kW) of power at 3500 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed manual 'box. The quoted weight at the kerb is 1448 kg. Top quoted speed is 127 km/h (79 mph).
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4445 mm
Weight
1448 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
86 PS / 85 bhp / 63 kW @ 3500 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
127 km/h / 79 mph

1947 Ford Pilot specifications

1947 Ford Pilot data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2750 mm	108.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1473 mm	58 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1473 mm	58 inches
Length	4445 mm	175 inches
Width	1765 mm	69.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.62
Kerb weight	1448 kg	3192 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 8
Capacity	3.6 litre 3622 cc (221.028 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	77.79 × 95.25 mm 3.06 × 3.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.82
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW) at 3500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	17.5 kW/litre 23.8 ps/litre 23.5 bhp/litre 0.38 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.15:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	452.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	12.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	21.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	127 km/h (79 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 59.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 43.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 58.7 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 22.84 kg/kW 38.16 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	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	LA.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID	65208
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	30.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1947 Ford Pilot added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.