This 4.9 MT (228 hp) engine was fitted in the 3 generation Cabriolet, which was produced by Ford from 1978 to 1993. In addition to this engine, 1 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 20litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 12litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 58litre |
| Cruising range | from 290 to 480km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 220km/h |
| Displacement | 4942cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 228bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 4 200RPM |
| Maximum torque | 407Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3200RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 101.6mm |
| Stroke | 76.2mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4560mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1320mm |
| Wheelbase | 2555mm |
| Front track | 1440mm |
| Rear track | 1450mm |
| Ground clearance | 115mm |
| Kerb weight | 1380kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 180litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 180litre |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Front suspension | Helical springs |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 24 litres / 100km |
|---|---|
| Highway | 14.4 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.