2000 Qvale Mangusta

The Qvale Mangusta is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet-bodied car with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Its 8 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 4.6 litres. In this application it provides power and torque figures of 320 bhp (324 PS/239 kW) at 6000 rpm and 426 Nm (314 lbft/43.4 kgm) at 4800 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels by means of a 5 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a stated 1651 kg at the kerb. It is claimed to achieve a top speed of 257 km/h which is 160 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4194 mm
Weight
1651 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
324 PS / 320 bhp / 239 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
426 Nm / 314 ft.lb / 43.4 kgm @ 4800 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6.1 s
Top speed
257 km/h / 160 mph

2000 Qvale Mangusta specifications

2000 Qvale Mangusta data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2670 mm	105.1 inches
Track/tread (front)	1590 mm	62.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1580 mm	62.2 inches
Length	4194 mm	165.1 inches
Width	1900 mm	74.8 inches
Height	1316 mm	51.8 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.57
Kerb weight	1651 kg	3640 lb
Weight distribution	54% front
fuel tank capacity	59.5 litres	13.1 [15.7] 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	4.6 litre 4601 cc (280.77 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	90.2 × 90 mm 3.55 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output (SAEnet)	324 PS (320 bhp) (239 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (SAEnet)	426 Nm (314 ft·lb) (43.4 kgm) at 4800 rpm
Specific output (SAEnet)	51.9 kW/litre 70.5 ps/litre 69.6 bhp/litre 1.14 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAEnet)	92.59 Nm/litre 1.12 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium block & heads
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.8:1
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1163.5 kPa (168.8 psi)
Maximum RPM	6800 rpm
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	575.13 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	4.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	14.6 s @ 97 mph
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	257 km/h (160 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 196.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 PS/kg 144.53 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 kW/kg 193.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.19 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.92 kg/kW 11.56 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	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.000
Turning circle	11.00 m
Front suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	8J x 18
Wheel size rear	9J x 18
Tyres front	Michelin Pilot SX P225/40 ZR 18 88 Y
Tyres rear	Michelin Pilot SX P225/40 ZR 18 88 Y
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter	325 mm
Rear brake diameter	310 mm
Braked area	3142 cm²
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.67
Final drive ratio	3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	96360
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	40.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2000 Qvale Mangusta added 2002-06-21. Last modified 2013-02-28.