Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Specs

(1978 - 1979) - Technical Specifications for Years 1978, 1979
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Key Specs

Petrol
170.8 cu-in
2799 cm3
V 6
102 HP
103 PS / 76 kW
137 lb-ft
187 Nm

Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Body, Model and Production details Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Body, Model and Production details

Generation : Pinto - 1979 Update
Body : Fastback
Num. of Doors : 2 doors

Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Engine Technical Data Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : V 6
Engine Code : Ford Cologne V6
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : 2-barrel Motorcraft 2700VV Carburetor
Lubrication :
Engine Cooling : Water
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 170.8 cu-in / 2799 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.66 x 2.7 inches
93.0 x 68.6 mm
Number of valves : 12 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 8.7
Horsepower : 102 HP / 103 PS / 76 kW
@ 4400 rpm
Maximum torque : 137 lb-ft / 187 Nm
@ 3200 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :

Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008): 23 MPG
28 MPG UK
10.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008): 18 MPG
22 MPG UK
13.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008): 20 MPG
24 MPG UK
11.8 L/100 km
Range (EPA): 258 miles / 415 km
Fuel Tank Capacity : 12.9 gallons
49 L
10.8 UK gallons
Catalytic converter : Y

Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Performance Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Performance

Top Speed : - Mph / - km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : - s

Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 94.49 inches / 240.0 cm
Length : 169.29 inches / 430.0 cm
Width : 69.41 inches / 176.3 cm
Height : 50.59 inches / 128.5 cm
Front Axle : 55 inches / 139.7 cm
Rear Axle : 55.79 inches / 141.7 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.50
Curb Weight : 2564 lbs / 1163 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 11.3 kg/hp

Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Interior size, Dimensions Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 4 seats
Seat distribution : 2+2
Front legroom : 40.79 inches / 103.6 cm
Rear seat legroom : 30.31 inches / 77.0 cm
Front shoulder room : 52.48 inches / 133.3 cm
Rear shoulder room : 50.51 inches / 128.3 cm
Front head room : 37.28 inches / 94.7 cm
Rear head room : 35.71 inches / 90.7 cm
Front hip room : 51.61 inches / 131.1 cm
Rear hip room : 41.3 inches / 104.9 cm
Trunk / Boot capacity : 6.3 cu-ft / 178 L

Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(9.29 inches / 236 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Drums
(9.02 inches / 229 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : A78/- R13
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : A78/- R13
Front Wheels Width : 5.0"
Rear Wheels Width : 5.0"
Steering : Rack and pinion. -
Steering wheel lock-to-lock : 3.25 turns
Front Suspension : Double wishbone. Coil Springs.
Rear Suspension : Hotchkiss axle. Leaf Springs.
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How many horsepower (hp) does a 1978 Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic have?
The 1978 Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic has 103 PS / 102 bhp / 76 kW.

How much does a Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic weighs?
The Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic weighs 1163 Kg / 2564 lbs.

What is the Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic gas mileage?
The Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic gas mileage is .

What engine is in Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic?
The Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic has a V 6, Petrol engine with 2799 cm3 / 170.8 cu-in capacity.

What are the dimensions of the Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic?
The Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic is 169.29 inches / 430.0 cm long, 69.41 inches / 176.3 cm wide, and 50.59 inches / 128.5 cm tall, with a wheelbase of 94.49 inches / 240.0 cm.

How much cargo space does a Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic have?
The Ford Pinto 2-Door Sedan 1979 2.8 V6 Cruise-O-Matic offers 6.3 cu-ft / 178 L of trunk space.