Type

4/5S SAL

Number of doors

4

Wheelbase

2680 mm 105.5 in

Track: Front

1438 mm 56.6 in

Track: Rear

1448 mm 57 in

Length

4950 mm 194.9 in

Width

1803 mm 71 in

Height

1361 mm 53.6 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.85

Ground clearance

111 mm 4.4 in

Fuel capacity

61 litres 13.4 UK Gal 16.1 US Gal

Bore

101.60 mm

Cylinders

V-8 in 90.0

Displacement

4.9 litre4942 cc(301.579 cu in)

Construction

cast iron block & head

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

8.40:1

Fuel system

1 Fo 2150 D9BE-YB carb

Maximum power(DIN)

139.9 PS (138.0 bhp) (102.9 kW)@ 3600 rpm

Specific output

27.9 bhp/litre0.46 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(DIN)

338.0 Nm (249 ft?�·lb) (34.5 kgm)@ 1800 rpm

bmep

859.5 kPa (124.7 psi)

Specific torque

68.39 Nm/litre

Maximum rpm

4000 rpm

Manufacturer

Ford

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

Y

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Steering

rack & pinion

Turns lock-to-lock

4.100

Suspension

front

Wheels: Front

5 x 14

Wheels: Rear

5 x 14

Tyres: Front

B78 x 14

Tyres: Rear

B78 x 14

Brakes F/R

VeDi/Dr

Brake ∅: Front

255 mm

Transmission

3A

Top gear ratio

1.00

Final drive ratio

2.26

RAC rating

51.2

year

1979