Specifications: Ford Bronco II 5.8 V8 (160 Hp) AWD Automatic 1978, 1979

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Ford Bronco II 5.8 V8 (160 Hp) AWD Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Ford
Model Bronco
Generation Bronco II
Modification (Engine) 5.8 V8 (160 Hp) AWD Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1979 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type SUV
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 13.2 kg/Hp, 75.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6 kg/Nm, 167.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 160 Hp @ 3800 rpm.
Power per litre 27.7 Hp/l
Torque 355 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
261.83 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 351M
Engine displacement 5766 cm3
351.86 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm
4 in.
Piston Stroke 88.9 mm
3.5 in.
Compression ratio 8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2115 kg
4662.78 lbs.
Max. weight 2720 kg
5996.57 lbs.
Max load 605 kg
1333.8 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4580 mm
180.31 in.
Width 2014 mm
79.29 in.
Height 1918 mm
75.51 in.
Wheelbase 2642 mm
104.02 in.
Front track 1630 mm
64.17 in.
Rear (Back) track 1640 mm
64.57 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 198 mm
7.8 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.65
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m
35.43 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Tires size 235/75 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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