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Ambassador Custom

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 82.60 mm 4 in × 3.25 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.4 litre 5358 cc (326.965 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.70:1
Fuel system 1 Ho carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 165.45 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1081.2 kPa (156.8 psi)
Specific torque 86.04 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.23
Unitary capacity 669.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2832 mm
wheelbase 111.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4788 mm
Length (inches) 188.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1524 mm
Height (inches) 60 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1511 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3331 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 83.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1960 Ambassador Custom PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1960

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