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Ford Fairlane 500

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 88.90 mm 4 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.8 litre 5766 cc (351.863 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 214.9 PS (212.0 bhp) (158.1 kW) @ 4600 rpm
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 192 km/h (119 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 131.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 427.0 Nm (315 ft·lb) (43.5 kgm) @ 2600 rpm
bmep 930.6 kPa (135 psi)
Specific torque 74.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 720.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2946 mm
wheelbase 116 in
Length (milimeters) 5050 mm
Length (inches) 198.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1892 mm
Width (inches) 74.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1615 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3560 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

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

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 1973 Ford Fairlane 500 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1973

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