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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 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Rawsonville 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 79.14 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 823.9 kPa (119.5 psi)
Specific torque 65.56 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 3073 mm
wheelbase 121 in
Length (milimeters) 5547 mm
Length (inches) 218.4 in
Width (milimeters) 2012 mm
Width (inches) 79.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1394 mm
Height (inches) 54.9 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1769 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3900 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 83 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 13.80 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.75

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 1972 Ford Custom PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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