1972 Iso Grifo IR8 specifications

1972 Iso Grifo IR8 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerBertone
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2500 mm 98.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Length 4600 mm 181.1 inches
Width 1800 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1230 mm 48.4 inches
Ground clearance 120 mm 4.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 1700 kg 3748 lb
Weight distribution 49% front
fuel tank capacity 100 litres 22 [26.4] 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 5.8 litre
5766 cc
(351.863 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.9 mm
4 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
325 PS (321 bhp) (239 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
474 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.3 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
41.5 kW/litre
56.4 ps/litre
55.7 bhp/litre
0.91 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
82.21 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 Motorcraft carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1033 kPa (149.8 psi)
Maximum RPM 5800 rpm
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 720.75 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 260 km/h (162 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
191.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 PS/kg
140.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
188.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.1 kg/kW
11.86 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7L x 15
Wheel size rear 7L x 15
Tyres front Pirelli Cinturato 205 VR 15
Tyres rear Pirelli Cinturato 205 VR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID228569
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Iso Grifo IR8 added 2011-01-06.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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