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Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC (22)
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm x 82.55 mm 4 in x 3.25 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.4 litre 5354 cc (326.721 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Rochester QuadraJet carb
Maximum power 229.1 PS (226.0 bhp) (168.5 kW) @ 4700 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 9.60 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 209 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 131.09 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 427.0 Nm (315 ft·lb) (43.5 kgm) @ 3000-3200 rpm
bmep 1002.2 kPa (145.4 psi)
Specific torque 79.75 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.23
Unitary capacity 669.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2680 mm
wheelbase 105.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4855 mm
Length (inches) 191.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1844 mm
Width (inches) 72.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1285 mm
Height (inches) 50.6 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1724 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3801 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 215/70 VR 14
Wheels 7J x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made 395
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1973 Bitter CD PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1973

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