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Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 88.90 mm 4 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.8 litre 5766 cc (351.863 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.60:1
Fuel system 1 Rawsonville 9510 D2WF-CA 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 88.39 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 817.3 kPa (118.5 psi)
Specific torque 65.04 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 Y

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) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 114 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1844 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4065 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 F78 x 15
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 Galaxie 500 Hardtop PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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