Chronology
Previous model: P6 LTD
Next model: FD LTD
Introduction
June 1979 to March 1982. On sale for about 33 months
Model line up
FC LTD Sedan
FC LTD Cartier Sedan
Prices at introduction
LTD 4.1 litre: $17 093
LTD Cartier: $19 093
Number Built
3 979
Engines
4.1 (to June 1980):
Type: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic tappets, chain driven camshaft, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, seven bearing crankshaft
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 93 x 99mm
Power: 94kw at 3900rpm
Torque: 295Nm at 1900rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
4.1″Alloy Head”(from June 1980):
Type: Aluminium Alloy cross-flow pushrod valve actuation, chain driven camshaft, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, seven bearing crankshaft
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 93 x 99mm
Power: 94kw at 3600rpm
Torque: 305Nm at 1800rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.35:1
Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor fixed venturi
5.8
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic valve actuation
Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 102 x 89mm
Power: 149kw at 4300rpm
Torque: 415Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Fuel System: Carter thermoquad four barrel progressive automatic choke carburettor
Transmissions
Automatic
Automatic (4.1 litre Six; Borg Warner 35-3)
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Automatic (5.8 litre V8) FMX
1st: 2.40:1
2nd: 1.47:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.00:1
Rear Axle
4.1 2.92:1
5.8: 2.77:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Fully independent type, double wishbone with brake reaction strut in tension. Spring and shock absorber mounted on upper arm. Anti roll bar. Dual durometer brake reaction strut bush
Rear: Floating axle, Hotchkiss rear suspension. Inclined shock absorber units, and anti roll bar
Steering
Power steering, variable ratio 11:1 to 17.5:1. 2.6 turns lock to lock
Brakes
Split circuit hydraulic system
Mechanically operated booster
Alloy master cylinder with integral pressure proportioning valve and pressure differential switch
Front: Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Rear: Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Swept area: 720 square cm
Electrical
12 volt, breakerless electronic distributor with integral control module, centrifugal and vacuum advance
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe
V8: Twin pipes
Wheels
6.00 x 14 alloy
Tyres
Michelin 205/70R 14 (WS) on 6 inch rims
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 5024mm
Total width: 1868mm
Height at kerb weight: 1394mm
Wheelbase: 2946mm
Front Track: 1559mm
Rear Track: 1527mm
Kerb Weight: 1698kgs
Fuel Tank: 80.0 litres
Turning Circle: 12.7 metres
Luggage Capacity: 460 litres
Interior Dimensions
Front headroom: 956mm
Rear headroom: 951mm
Front shoulder room: 1509mm
Rear shoulder room: 1509mm
Front hip room: 1510mm
Rear hip room: 1480mm
Front leg room: 1047mm
Rear leg room: 1068mm