Ford Flathead V8 Explained
Developed: 1932-1953 Engine Size: 3621cm3 – 5522cm3 or 3.7 litre – 5.5 litre Block type: 90 degree V block Configuration: Flat Head Side Valves V8 Power (Horsepower): 60hp – 175hp Torque: 225 lb-ft – 265 lb-ft Peak RPM: 3400rpm Fuel Economy: 20 miles per gallon Units Produced: 19 million approx. Used in: Ford Model A, Ford Model B, Ford Model 18 Meet the first ever highly influenced and powerful engine which remained the leader of engines for decades. It is the first flathead V8 engine built by Ford. It was introduced in 1932 and it was the most advanced engine built by any automaker in the 30s. this engine has also owned the title of being the first mass-produced engine with the whole new technology in the history of cars till 1932. It was capable of generating only 65hp but in the 1930s, 65 hp was something more than anything developed by any engine. It was a monstrous engine of that time. This engine was introduced to only high-end luxury cars because the ma...