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Default CHAPTER 11 - Ford Modular Engine 4.6 260 (8 cylinder 16 valve, none turbo with 260ps)

FORD MODULAR 4.6 260

(aka the mustang unit used only in the Rover 75 V8 and the MG ZT V8)



Engine technical details....

Rover 75 V8 only had the AUTOMATIC gearbox

• Engine Type: Ford Modular Engine, 4.6 L 2-valve, SOHC V8
• Displacement: 4601 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: unknown
• Max Power: 256bhp
• Torque: 409.4Nm @ 4000rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 7.0 secs
• Top Speed: 147 mph
• Fuel (urban): 15.4mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 24.9mpg
• Fuel (combined): 22.1mpg
• Emissions: 319g/km

The MG ZT V8 only had the MANUAL gearbox

• Engine Type: Ford Modular Engine, 4.6 L 2-valve, SOHC V8
• Displacement: 4601 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: unknown
• Max Power: 256bhp
• Torque: 409.4Nm @ 4000rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 6.3 secs
• Top Speed: 153 mph
• Fuel (urban): 16.7mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 26.7mpg
• Fuel (combined): 23.1mpg
• Emissions: 319g/km

It should be noted the towing weights for the V8 are as follows (these include the trailer you are towing and load, and not the load seperate as many people discover!)

Manual

• Car kerb weight: 1720kg saloon / 1770kg tourer
• 85% kerb weight: 1462kg saloon / 105kg tourer
• Max Ball Weight: 100kg
• Towing Weight: 1600kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg

Automatic

• Car kerb weight: 1680kg saloon / 1740kg tourer
• 85% kerb weight: 1428kg saloon / 1479kg tourer
• Max Ball Weight: 100kg
• Towing Weight: 1600kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg

Engine oil - Ford V8 engine - 4.6 260 bhp model

Use a 5W/30 oil meeting specification ACEA A3:96 and having a viscosity band recommended for the temperature range of your locality.

Some use 0W/30 also with good results depending on your budget.

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