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Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 72.90 mm 3.8 in × 2.87 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.3 litre 4265 cc (260.266 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.70:1
Fuel system
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 92.13 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1031.2 kPa (149.6 psi)
Specific torque 82.06 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.32
Unitary capacity 533.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3023 mm
wheelbase 119 in
Length (milimeters) 5331 mm
Length (inches) 209.9 in
Width (milimeters) 2032 mm
Width (inches) 80 in
Height (milimeters) 1384 mm
Height (inches) 54.5 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1780 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3924 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 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 7.50 x 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1963

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