1978 Ford Pinto V6 specifications

1978 Ford Pinto V6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1397 mm 55 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1417 mm 55.8 inches
Length 4300 mm 169.3 inches
Width 1763 mm 69.4 inches
Height 1285 mm 50.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1157 kg 2551 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 49.2 litres 10.8 [13] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 2.8 litre
2792 cc
(170.378 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 68.5 mm
3.66 × 2.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.36
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
194 Nm (143 ft·lb) (19.8 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
24 kW/litre
32.7 ps/litre
32.2 bhp/litre
0.53 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
69.48 Nm/litre
0.84 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 1 Holley-Weber carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 873.2 kPa (126.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 465.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
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
78.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
58.01 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.79 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.24 kg/kW
28.8 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5 x 13
Wheel size rear 5 x 13
Tyres front A78-13
Tyres rear A78-13
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter 236 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.40
general
Carfolio.com ID684376
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Ford Pinto V6 added 2020-06-25.
Last modified 2020-06-25.

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