Force 8 Introduction
2005
Production
Vehicle Type
Four door sedan
Model line up
BF Force 8
Prices at Introduction
$71 990
Engines
Boss 302 5.4L V8
Engine type: SOHC, VCT, Vee configuration, 32 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, Vee
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 3 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.4L 5408 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 90.2 x 105.8mm
Power: 302kW @ 6000rpm
Torque: 540Nm @4750rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Transmissions
Automatic
6 Speed Automatic Sequential Sports Shift
1st: 4.17:1
2nd: 2.34:1
3rd: 1.52:1
4th: 1.13.1
5th. 0.86:1
6th. 0.69:1
Reverse: 3.40:1
Rear Axle Ratios
2.73:1 Automatic
Chassis
Unitary (Monocoque)
Exhaust
Twin Pipes
Electrical
12 Volt negative earth, 54Ah with coil on plug ignition system with coil on spark plug
Suspension
Front: Fully independent double wishbone
Rear: Control blade independent rear suspension
Brakes
Front: Power assisted ventilated 325mm disc brakes with twin piston calliper
Rear: Power assisted ventilated 303mm disc brakes with single piston calliper
ABS: 3-channel ABS/ 4 channel ABS when traction control. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Wheels
19 inch alloy
Tyres
245/45 ZR19
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2829mm
Length: 4916mm
Width: 1864mm
Height: 1437mm
Front Track: 1553mm
Rear Track: 1571mm
Kerb Weight: 1672kg
Turning Circle: 11.0m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres Petrol
Boot Capacity: 504 Litres
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 1010mm
Rear Headroom: 976mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1513mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1494mm
Front Hip Room: 1461mm
Rear Hip Room: 1447mm
Front Legroom: 1086mm
Rear Legroom: 980mm