Ford V8 Pilot 3.6 litre

A Ford Pilot V8

A Ford Pilot V8

Ford V8 Pilot 3.6 litre - key facts

  • First introduced in 1947, the Ford V8 Pilot 3.6 litre ended production in 1951.
  • The 8 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 85 bhp.
  • The Ford V8 Pilot 3.6 litre accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 20.2 seconds.
  • The maximum speed of the Ford V8 Pilot 3.6 litre was 79 mph.
Ford V8 Pilot 3.6 litre Specifications
From 1947
Until 1951
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length14ft 7in4.45m
Width4ft 9in1.47m
Kerb Weight3192lb/1.425ton1448kg
Engine
Engine displacement3622cc221cu in
Cylinders8
Cylinder LayoutVee
Valve operationSide Valve
Power Output85bhp @ 3500rpm84PS @ 3500rpm
Specific Output23bhp/litre0.38bhp/cu in
Torque Output150lbft @ 1500rpm203Nm @ 1500rpm
Specific Torque56Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Carburettor makeSolex
Performance
Power to weight60bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph12.9 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph20.2 seconds
Standing Qtr mile21.3 seconds
Top speed79mph127km/h
Fuel consumption18mpg8km/l
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionBeam axle transverse leaf
Rear SuspensionBeam axle transverse leaf
BrakesDrums front and rear
Gearbox type3 speed Manual
Number of gears3
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