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Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop is a rear wheel drive (RWD), 5-seat fixed-head coupe that has 2 doors. It is manufactured for the first time in 1972. The automobile has the following measurements: length - 5546.00 mm, height - 1347.00 mm, width - 2013.00 mm. In addition, the length of the wheelbase of this model is 3073.00 mm, its front and rear track are 1607.00 mm and 1633.00 mm respectively. The ground clearance is 114.00 mm. 1845 kg is the curb weight. The Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop engine is 8-cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder, 5766 cc, naturally-aspirated, overhead valve (OHV). It is situated in the front of the vehicle and has a longitudinal alignment. Its cylinders are V-arranged. The cylinder diameter is 101.60 mm and the piston stroke length is 88.90 mm. The pistons compression ratio is 8.60:1. The maximum torque generated by the engine is 374 Nm at 2000 rpm and its maximum torque is 122 kW / 166 ps at 3800 rpm. The fuel system of this model is carburettor. A wet sump oiling system of the engine is used for lubricating its parts. The Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop has an automatic 3-speed transmission. The top gear ratio is 1.00:1. Its final drive ratio is 2.75:1. The fuel tank has a capacity of 83.00 l. The vehicle's steering box is power assisted recirculating ball type. The number of lock-to-lock wheel turns is 4. The front suspension includes anti-roll bar, coil springs, independent, wishbone, на поперечных рычагах and the rear suspension - coil springs, trailing arm, rear axle. The turning circle of this automobile is 13.80 m. The front tyres are F78 x 15. The type/size of the rear tyres is F78 x 15. The front brakes are set up with drums. The rear brakes are fitted with drums.