200ci Six available with 3 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
250ci Six available with 3/4 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
V8 available with 3/4 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
10.7 seconds (250ci 4 speed manual)
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
17.0 seconds (250ci 4 speed manual)
200ci Six:
Capacity: 200 cubic inches
(3.28 liters)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single throat
downdraft type carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.13 inches
(93 x 80mm)
Power: 130bhp (97kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 190lb-ft (258Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
250ci Six:
Capacity: 250 cubic inches
(4.10 liters)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single throat
downdraft type carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches
(93 x 99mm)
Power: 155bhp (116kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 240lb-ft (325Nm) at 1600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
250ci 2V Six:
Capacity: 250 cubic inches
(4.10 liters)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix twin throat
downdraft type carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches
(93 x 99mm)
Power: 170bhp (127kw) at 4200rpm
Torque: 250lb-ft (339Nm) at 2200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
302ci V8:
Capacity: 302 cubic inches
(4.95 liters)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in vee
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Two barrel carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches
(102 x 76mm)
Power: 220bhp (165kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 300lb-ft (405Nm) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
351ci V8:
Capacity: 351 cubic inches
(5.75 liters)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in vee
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Two barrel carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches
(102 x 89mm)
Power: 250bhp (186kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 355lb-ft (481Nm) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Ignition and Electrical:
12 volt
Coil and alternator
Exhaust:
Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed
type muffler
V8: Twin pipes
Suspension:
Front: Independent
type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
Steering:
Recirculating ball, ratio 20:1
Optional power steering, ratio 16:1
Brakes:
Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
Note: Power assisted 11.25 inch (285.75mm) Girling disc brakes standard on Fairmont, optional on all other models
Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
Wheels:
Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
Radial tires fitted to optional 6JJ rims
Tyres:
Six Sedans: 6.95 x 14
V8 Sedans: 7.35 x 14
Wagons, Utilities and Vans: 185 x 14
Note: E70HR radials optional on all models
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