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1966 Ghia 450 SS technical specifications

These specifications are for the 1966 model year Ghia 450 SS.

Technical specifications of 1966 Ghia 450 SS

Carfolio.com ID10197

bodywork
1966 Ghia 450 SS See all Ghia models
Type2+2 DHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer Ghia
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
1966 Ghia 450 SS See all Ghia models
Wheelbase 2490 mm 98 in
Track front 1445 mm 56.9 in
rear 1430 mm 56.3 in
Length 4520 mm 178 in
Width 1756 mm 69.1 in
Height 1270 mm 50 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1280 kg 2822 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 68.2 litres 15 UK Gal 18 US Gal

aerodynamics
1966 Ghia 450 SS See all Ghia models
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
1966 Ghia 450 SS See all Ghia models
Bore × stroke 92.20 mm × 84.07 mm
3.63 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders V-8
Displacement 4.5 litre
4490 cc
(273.997 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
(SAE)		 238.3 PS (235 bhp) (175.2 kW)
@ 5200 rpm
Specific output 52.3 bhp/litre
0.86 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(SAE)		 379.0 Nm (280 ft·lb) (38.6 kgm)
@ 4000 rpm
bmep 1060.7 kPa (153.8 psi)
Specific torque 84.41 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Plymouth
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Unitary capacity 561.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
1966 Ghia 450 SS See all Ghia models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 183.59 bhp/ton

chassis
1966 Ghia 450 SS See all Ghia models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.90 m
Suspension front I.TB.
rear LA.LS.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront 185-14
rear 185-14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

general
1966 Ghia 450 SS See all Ghia models
RAC rating 42.2
Number made 52
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Ghia 450 SS added 1998-04-10.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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