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Ford Crown Victoria

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 4601 cm3 / 280.8 cu in / 280.8 cu in, 167.0 kW / 224.0 hp / 224.0 hp @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, 369.0 N·m / 272.2 lb·ft / 272.2 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from2003
ModelCrown VictoriaIssued until
SerieCrown VictoriaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5730 l / 202.35 cu ft / 202.35 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1370 l / 48.38 cu ft / 48.38 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5385 mm / 212.0 in / 212.0 inTotal (curb) weight1840 kg / 4057 lb / 4057 lb
Width1986 mm / 78.2 in / 78.2 inDry weight
Height1443 mm / 56.8 in / 56.8 inLoad capacity238 kg / 525 lb / 525 lb
Wheelbase2913 mm / 114.7 in / 114.7 inGross (max.) weight2015 kg / 4442 lb / 4442 lb
Track front1610 mm / 63.4 in / 63.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1666 mm / 65.6 in / 65.6 inWeight distribution (front)55.0 % / 55.0 % / 55.0 %
Ground clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 inFuel capacity72 l / 15.8 UK gal / 19.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.85  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.44 m2 / 26.3 sq ft / 26.3 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplySMPFiEngine displacement4601 cm3 / 280.8 cu in / 280.8 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity575.13 cm3/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder / 35.097 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio9.4 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power167.0 kW / 224.0 hp / 224.0 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque369.0 N·m / 272.2 lb·ft / 272.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)66.8 kW / 89.6 hp / 89.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output36.3 kW/l / 0.798 bhp/cu in / 0.798 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque80.2 N·m/l / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in / 0.70 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.7
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio121.7 kW/ton / 92.2 bhp/ton / 92.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions218 g/km / 351 g/mi / 351 g/mi
  Range610 km / 379 mi / 379 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering detailsOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lock2.92Turning circle12.3 m / 40.4 ft / 40.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent,S Live axle, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearLive axle, Watt's linkage, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontP225/60 TR 16Tyres rearP225/60 TR 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front305 mm / 12.0 in / 12.0 inBrake diameter rear295 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Crown Victoria

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