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1972 - Ford - Galaxie 500 Saloon

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1. Galaxie 500 Saloon 1972
General Information
Make Ford
Model Galaxie 500 Saloon
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3073 mm     (121 in)
Front Track 1608 mm     (63,3 in)
Rear Track 1633 mm     (64,3 in)
Length 5547 mm     (218,4 in)
Width 2012 mm     (79,2 in)
Height 1367 mm     (53,8 in)
Ground Clearance 117 mm     (4,6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,81
Weight 1844 kg     (4061,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 83 litre   (18,3 Imp gal ,  21,9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5766 cc     (351,86 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,14
Unitary Capacity 720,75 cc/cylinder    (43,98 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,6 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Rawsonville 9510 D2WF-CA carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 163 HP     (121,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 375 N.m     (276,8 lb.ft ,  38,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 305,4 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 88,4 HP/ton    (65,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 28,3 HP/litre    (21,1 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 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,75 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4
Turning Circle Diameter 13,8 m    (45,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RAx.TA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) F78 x 15
Tyres (rear) F78 x 15