Date of Introduction
June 1973
Model Line Up
P76
Deluxe
Super
Executive
Targa Florio
Model/ Trim Level, Transmission and Engine options available
Base model (Leyland), 3 speed Column shift automatic, 2.6L 6 Cylinder
Base model (Leyland), 3 speed column shift manual, 2.6L 6 Cylinder
Deluxe, 3 speed column shift automatic, 2.6L 6 Cylinder
Deluxe, 4 speed floor shift manual, 2.6L 6 Cylinder
Deluxe, 3 speed column shift manual, 2.6L 6 Cylinder
Super, 3 speed floor shift automatic, 2.6L 6 Cylinder
Super, 3 speed column shift automatic, 2.6L 6 Cylinder
Super, 4 speed floor shift manual, 2.6L 6 Cylinder
Deluxe, 3 speed column shift automatic, 4.4L V8
Deluxe, 4 speed floor shift manual, 4.4L V8
Deluxe, 3 speed column shift manual, 4.4L V8
Super, 3 speed floor shift automatic, 4.4L V8
Super, 3 speed column shift automatic, 4.4L V8
Super, 4 speed floor shift manual, 4.4L V8
Executive, 3 speed floor shift automatic, 4.4L V8
Total Number Built
18 007
Sales Breakdown by available Trim level/ Transmission/ Engine combinations
Deluxe, Column shift auto, 6 Cylinder (2C26) 2 118
Deluxe, Column shift manual, 6 Cylinder (2N26) 2 342
Deluxe, 4 Speed manual, 6 Cylinder (2M26) 516
Deluxe, Column shift auto, V8 (2C44) 1 532
Deluxe, Column shift manual, V8 (2N44) 1 281
Deluxe, 4 Speed manual, V8, (2M44) 380
Super, Column shift automatic, 6 Cylinder, (3C26) 1 132
Super, T-Bar automatic, 6 cylinder, (3A26) 380
Super, 4 Speed manual, 6 Cylinder, (3M26) 719
Super, Column shift automatic, V8, (3C44)
Super, T-Bar Automatic, V8, (3A44) 2 256 (Includes Targa Florio)
Super, 4 Speed Manual, V8, (3M44) 1 047
Executive, T Bar automatic, V8, (4A44) 2 376
Deluxe Total: 8 169
Super Total: 7 462
Executive Total: 2 376
Prices at Time of Introduction
Engines
2.6L Straight 6
Capacity: 2623cc (160 cubic inches)
Type: Conventional, watercooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston
Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, rear driven, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single SU Carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3 inches x 3.77 inches
Power: 121 bhp @ 4500rpm
Torque: 165 lbs/ ft @ 2000 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel Capacity: 16.4 gallons
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Idle speed: 550rpm
Engine oil capacity: 4.0L
6 cylinder engine number: Right hand side of the cylinder block
Oil pump: Eccentric rotor
Cooling system: pressurised impeller assisted, 13 psi blow off pressure, 8.4l capacity
4.4L V8
Capacity: 4416cc (269.3 cubic inches)
Type: Conventional, naturally aspirated, watercooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston
Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front Mounted, longitudinal, ‘Vee’ arrangement
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead vales, two valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches
Power: 192 bhp @ 4250rpm
Torque: 285lbs/ft @ 2500 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel Capacity: 16.4 gallons
Firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Fuel system: Stromberg 2 throat WW carburettor, goss mechanical fuel pump
Idle speed: 550rpm
Engine oil capacity: 3.5L
V8: Stamped on left rear of cylinder block
Cooling system: pressurised impeller assisted, 13 psi blow off pressure, 10.4L capacity
Oil pump: Gear type
Transmissions
6 cylinder transmissions have the prefix 011/73/000
V8 engines have the prefix 003/73/000
Borg warner 3 speed manual 6 cylinder
Synchromesh on all forward gears
Available as either column shift or floor mounted.
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.67:1
Fluid Capacity: 1.7L
Fluid type: SAE 30-40
Manual transmission type and serial number is found on the left hand side of rear extension housing
Borg warner 4 speed manual 6 cylinder and V8
Synchromesh on all forward gears
Floor mounted only
1st: 2.82:1
2nd: 1.84:1
3rd: 1.32:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.56:1
Fluid capacity: 1.7L
Fluid type: SAE 30-40
Manual transmission type and serial number is found on the left hand side of rear extension housing
3 speed automatic
6 cyl and 8 cyl
Synchromesh on all forward gears
Floor mounted or column shift
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Fluid capacity: 7L
Fluid type: Dexron B1033
Automatic transmission type and serial number is found on the left hand side of centre of the main casing
3 speed manual V8
Synchromesh on all forward gears
Floor mounted or column shift
1st: 2.71:1
2nd: 1.55:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.37:1
Fluid capacity: 7L
Fluid type: Dexron B1033
Automatic transmission type and serial number is found on the left hand side of centre of the main casing
Rear Axle
E6: Borg warner 78 salisbury, ratio: 3.89:1
V8: Semi floating hypoid, ratio 2.92:1
Fluid Capacity: 1.5L
Fluid Type: SAE90
Rear axle type and serial number is stamped on a band on the right hand side axle tube
Clutch
Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
Chassis
Monocoque (Unibody)
Suspension
Front suspension: MacPherson strut, telescopic shock absorber, lower control arms
Rear suspension: Coil spring, telescopic shock absorber
Steering
Rack and pinion, 400mm steering wheel diameter, 4.92 turns lock to lock for non power steering, 3.3 turns lock to lock for power steering
Power steering pump, Thompson vane type
Power steering fluid: Dexron B1033
Manual steering oil: SAE90
Brakes
PBR hydraulic duo servo system,
Front: (273mm) 10.75 inch ventilated disc brakes with single piston sliding caliper
Rear: (229mm) 9.1 inch drum brakes
Mechanical handbrake operating on rear wheels
Brake fluid: HBF6
Electrical
12 volt 7 plate battery for non air con models
12 volt 9 plate for models with air con
Lucas alternator
2 speed motor for wipers
Fuse box is in engine bay between strut tower and plenum chamber
8 ceramic fuses, white is 8 and, red is 16 smp
Fuses also found it drivers footwell
Fuses and bulbs
Number of fuses: 8 + line fuses 15 amp
4x 8 amp
4x 16 amp
Single headlamps: 12v 75/60 watts
Twin headlamps: 12v 37.5/50 + 50 watts
Side lamps: 12v 4 candle power
Stop/ Tail: 12v 32/4 candle power
Number plate lamp: 12v 6 watts
Reverse/ flasher: 12v 32/32 candle power
Ignition warning light: 12v 2.2W
Direction indicator warning lamp: 12v 2.2W
Oil pressure warning lamp: 12v 2.2w
Main beam warning light: 12v 2cp
Panel Illumination: 12v 2cp
Boot illumination lamp: 12v 6w
Roof lamp: 12v 10w
Courtesy lamp rear quarter: 12v 6w
Flasher, front: 12v 32cp
Brake failure warning light: 12v 2.2w
Glove box lamp: 12v 3w
Under bonnet lamp: 12v 5w
Ash tray lamp: 12v 2cp
Arm rest lamp: 12v 5w
Lubrication
Brake fluid: HBF6
Engine oil: 20w 50
Carburettor dashpot: 20w 50
Coolant: BS3150 Type A
Manual transmission: SAE 30-40
Rear axle and manual steering rack: SAE90
Automatic transmission and power steering: Dexron B1033
Windscreen washer fluid: 33% isopropyl
Power steering fluid: Dexron B1033
Manual steering oil: SAE90
Exhaust
Single tail pipe
Wheels
6×14 inch, pressed steel
Wheel stud P.C.D: 114.3mm 4.5 inches
Tyres
E78-5-14 Crossply
E78L x 14 Radial
185-SR-14 Radial
Recommended tyre pressure
6.95 S14. Normal: 20psi front, 22psi rear. Full load: 22psi front, 26psi rear
E78S14. Normal: 20psi front, 22psi rear. Full load: 22psi front, 26psi rear
185SR14. Normal: 22psi front, 22psi rear. Full load: 22psi front, 26psi rear
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 111.25 inches (2826mm)
Length: 192 inches (4900mm)
Width: 75.2 inches (1910mm)
Height: 54.11 inches (1374mm)
Front Track: 59.5 inches (1151mm)
Rear Track: 59.7 inches (1516mm)
Ground Clearance: 7.4 inches (187mm)
Fluid Capacities
Fuel tank capacity: 73L
Engine oil capacity E6: 4.0L
Engine oil capacity V8: 3.5L
Manual transmission: 1.7L
Automatic transmission: 7L
Rear axle: 1.5L
Cooling system E6: 8.25L
Cooling system V8: 10.25L
