Ford Flathead V8

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:compressionRatio 6.5:1 to 8.0:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
12 quarts
gptkbp:cylinderCount cast iron
gptkbp:displacement 239 cubic inches
255 cubic inches
296 cubic inches
337 cubic inches
221_cubic_inches
gptkbp:drivetrain flathead
gptkbp:engine cast iron
front-engine
approximately 600 lbs
gptkbp:engineType four-stroke
gptkbp:exhaustSystem dual exhaust
single carburetor
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 5 quarts
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
conventional ignition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ford Flathead V8
gptkbp:legacy popular among classic car enthusiasts
used in racing applications
influenced hot rod culture
iconic_American_engine
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Ford_Motor_Company
gptkbp:notableFeature simple design
good torque characteristics
easy to modify
low manufacturing cost
gptkbp:notableUsers classic car restorers
hot rodders
vintage racers
gptkbp:operationalRange 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
gptkbp:powerOutput 85 to 125 horsepower
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1932
gptkbp:productionYears 1953
gptkbp:purpose commercial vehicles
performance vehicles
passenger vehicles
gptkbp:revenue 1932
1953
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V8
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ford_Y-block_V8
gptkbp:torque 150 to 200 lb-ft
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Ford_cars
gptkb:Ford_trucks
custom cars
hot rods