Ford Model 48 V8
4 Door Saloon with 3 speed Manual gearbox
Mk1

Comprehensive statistics for the first generation Mk1 Ford Model 48 V8, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 3 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 63 kW of power.

The Ford Model 48 Mk1 started production in 1935 and was in production for approximately 1 year, stopping production in 1936.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 3 Speed Manual
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Live Axle Leaf Springs
Suspension Rear Live Axle Three-Quarter Elliptic
Brakes Front 305 mm
Brakes Rear 305 mm Drum
Braking System Not Specified
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 63 kW @ 3,800 RPM
Torque (N⋅m)
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h)
Weight US (kg)
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg)
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) Not Specified
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 4J x 16
Rear: 4J x 16
Tyres Front: 6.00 x 16
Rear: 6.00 x 16
Front Track (mm) 1,403 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,480 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,845 mm
Turning Circle (m) 12.2 m
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 53 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: Ford
Engine Cylinder Configuration: V8
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 3,156
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 78 x 82.55
Valvetrain: Side Valve
Valves: 16
Engine Compression Ratio: 6.3:1
Fuel Management: 1 Carburettor
Catalytic Converter: No
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 4.11

Page Last Updated: 23rd July 2020