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1966 - Ford - Galaxie 500 Hardtop

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1. Galaxie 500 Hardtop 1972
2. Galaxie 500 Hardtop 1972
3. Galaxie 500 Hardtop 1972
4. Galaxie 500 Hardtop 1966
General Information
Make Ford
Model Galaxie 500 Hardtop
Production Year 1966
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3023 mm     (119 in)
Front Track 1575 mm     (62 in)
Rear Track 1575 mm     (62 in)
Length 5334 mm     (210 in)
Width 2007 mm     (79 in)
Height 1412 mm     (55,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1662 kg     (3660,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 94,6 litre   (20,8 Imp gal ,  25 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 6990 cc     (426,56 cu in)
Bore 104,9 mm     (4,13 in)
Stroke 101,1 mm     (3,98 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 873,75 cc/cylinder    (53,32 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 345 HP     (257,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 626 N.m     (462 lb.ft ,  63,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 534,1 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 207,6 HP/ton    (154,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,4 HP/litre    (36,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 7.35-15
Tyres (rear) 7.35-15