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Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders
V 8
V 8
Engine Code
M60B40
Fuel type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel System
2 Carter WGF8 carburettors
Bosch DME M3.3
Engine Cooling
Water
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Engine displacement
265.1 cu-in / 4344 cm3
243 cu-in / 3982 cm3
Bore
3.75 inches
95.25 mm
3.5 inches
89 mm
Stroke
3 inches
76.20 mm
3.15 inches
80 mm
Number of valves
16
32
Aspiration
N/A
N/A
Compression Ratio
9.25
10
Horsepower
225 HP / 228 PS / 168 kW @ 5200 rpm
282 HP / 286 PS / 210 kW @ 5800 rpm
Maximum torque
269 lb-ft / 366.0 Nm @ 5200 rpm
295 lb-ft / 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
3
6
Clutch Type
Manual
Manual
Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body
Sedan
Num. of Doors
4
4
Num. of Seats
5
Wheelbase
115 inches / 292.1 cm
108.7 inches / 276.1 cm
Length
197.52 inches / 501.7 cm
185.83 inches / 472 cm
Width
72.99 inches / 185.4 cm
68.94 inches / 175.1 cm
Height
59.02 inches / 149.9 cm
55.59 inches / 141.2 cm
Front Axle
57.99 inches / 147.3 cm
Rear Axle
58.74 inches / 149.2 cm
Ground clearance
7.99 inches / 20.3 cm7.99 inches / 20.3 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx
0.32
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions
Drums
Vented Discs (11.89 inches / 302 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions
Drums
Discs (11.81 inches / 300 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions
225/60 R15
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions
225/60 R15
Curb Weight
3704 lbs / 1680 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio
5.87 Kg/hp
Trunk / Boot capacity
16.2 cu-ft / 460 L
Steering
Recirculating ball. -
Steering wheel lock-to-lock
5.400 turns
Front Suspension
Coil springs.
Double Pivot MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Semi-elliptic leaf springs. De-Dion axle.
Track link semi trailing arm suspension
Top Speed
155 Mph / 250 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)
6.4 s
Acceleration 0 to 1000m
26.3 s
Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road
31 MPG
7.6 L/100 km
37 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway
25 MPG
9.6 L/100 km
29 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City
14 MPG
16.9 L/100 km
17 MPG UK
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
60.6 L
13.2 UK gallons
21.1 gallons
80 L
17.6 UK gallons