Engine V8
Max Speed km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph (s)
Engine: 302 cid (5.0 litre) V8. Holley 2 bbl. 500 cfm. carburettor. 220 bhp @ 4600 rpm, 300 lb/ft torque @ 2600 rpm.
Transmission: Four speed all synchro-mesh, remote control mechanism. Ratios first 2.78, second 1.93, third 1.36, fourth 1.00. Final drive ratio 2.93:1.
Suspension: Independent front with unequal length wishbones, coil spring damper units. Live rear axle located with 2 oblique torque arms, 2 trail arms, fully adjustable, coil spring damper units.
Steering: Rack and pinion system, 3.3 turns lock to lock. Turning circle 34 ft.
Brakes: Hydraulic vented 11%" disc front, power assisted, 10" drum rear. Separate circuits.
Wheels: Bolwell alloy wheels 14 x 6. Tyres 185 x 14 radial ply.
Chassis: Centre steel (14G) backbone.
Dimensions: Wheelbase 90". Track - front 57", rear 59". Overall length 158". Overall width 66". Overall height 44". Ground clearance 6". Weight - kerb 18cwt distribution 50/50 F/R.
Performance: 0-30 mph 2.1 sec. 0-50 mph 5.3 sec. 0-60 mph 7.1 sec. 0-100 mph 15.9 sec. Sqm 14.8 sec. Max Speed 130 mph.
Fuel Consumption: Cruising 24 mpg. Average 22 mpg.
Safety Features: High impact reinforced seamless fibre-glass body with crushable bumper panels. Backbone chassis to protect occupants from engine. Dual circuit hydraulic system. Power assisted ventilated disc brakes. Heat dissipating wheels. Radial ply tyres on safety rims. Collapsible rack and pinion steering, mounted behind crossmember. Head restraints. Recessed anti-glare instruments. Crash padded dash and pillars. Break away rear vision mirror. Frost free rear window, full windscreen demist system. Q.H. headlights. Anti-lift non-reflective wiper arms. Electric windscreen washer. Burst-proof door locks and hinges. Zone toughened or laminated wind. screen, all other glass laminated.
Servicing: No grease points. Based on Ford parts therefore low cost spares assured. Body requires little maintenance, will not rust.
