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Ford Falcon XR8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 76.20 mm 4 in × 3 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.9 litre 4942 cc (301.579 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.10:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 251.4 PS (248.0 bhp) (184.9 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph 4.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.15 s
Standing km
Top speed 233 km/h (145 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 162.09 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 412.0 Nm (304 ft·lb) (42 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1047.6 kPa (151.9 psi)
Specific torque 83.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.33
Unitary capacity 617.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2793 mm
wheelbase 110 in
Length (milimeters) 4907 mm
Length (inches) 193.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1870 mm
Width (inches) 73.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1437 mm
Height (inches) 56.6 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1530 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3373 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.90 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.45

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 1999 Ford Falcon XR8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1999

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