1972 Panther J72 specifications

1972 Panther J72 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2770 mm 109.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Length 4064 mm 160 inches
Width 1664 mm 65.5 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.47
Kerb weight 1136 kg 2504 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 118.2 litres 26 [31.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.2 litre
4235 cc
(258.436 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92.08 × 106 mm
3.63 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 271 Nm (200 ft·lb) (27.6 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 33.5 kW/litre
45.5 ps/litre
44.9 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 63.99 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 4 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 804.1 kPa (116.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 705.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 183 km/h (114 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
169.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
124.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
167.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.02 kg/kW
13.39 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 I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.TA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.78
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID28545
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Panther J72 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.