1979 Ensign N179 Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass |
| Weight : | 1349 lbs | 611.896 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Ford Cosworth DFV | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2993 cc | 182.6 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 485 BHP (356.96 KW) @ 10600 RPM |
| Torque : | 253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 9500 RPM |
| Bore : | 85.7 mm | 3.374 in. |
| Stroke : | 64.8 mm | 2.551 in. |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Lucas Mechanical Fuel Injection | |
5 Manual Hewland FGA 400
Dimension(s)
Monoposto
Chassis # MN10
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| Seating Capacity : | 1 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 105.0 in | 2667 mm. |
| Front Track : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Lower wishbones, top rockers actuating in-board mounted coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 9.5/23 - 13 Rear : 15.0/28 - 13 |
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Ensign N179?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Ensign N179? A: The 1979 Ensign N179 has a wheelbase size of 105.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Ensign N179? A: The 1979 Ensign N179 was a Monoposto.Q: What tires did the 1979 Ensign N179 have? A: The 1979 Ensign N179 had Front : 9.5/23 - 13
Rear : 15.0/28 - 13 tires.Q: What engine did the 1979 Ensign N179 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Ensign N179 was a V 8 (2993 cc | 182.6 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 485 BHP (356.96 KW) @ 10600 RPM and 253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 9500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Ensign N179 have? A: The 1979 Ensign N179 had a 5 speed Manual Hewland FGA 400 gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Ensign N179? A: The 1979 Ensign N179 has a wheelbase size of 105.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Ensign N179? A: The 1979 Ensign N179 was a Monoposto.Q: What tires did the 1979 Ensign N179 have? A: The 1979 Ensign N179 had Front : 9.5/23 - 13Rear : 15.0/28 - 13 tires.Q: What engine did the 1979 Ensign N179 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Ensign N179 was a V 8 (2993 cc | 182.6 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 485 BHP (356.96 KW) @ 10600 RPM and 253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 9500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1979 Ensign N179 have? A: The 1979 Ensign N179 had a 5 speed Manual Hewland FGA 400 gearbox.
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