How many liters was the Ford Pinto engine?
Ford Pinto engine
It was used in many European Ford cars and was exported to the United States to be used in the Ford Pinto, a successful subcompact car of the 1970s, hence the name which is used most often for the unit. In Britain, it is commonly used in many kit cars and hot rods, especially in the 2 litre size.
Ford Pinto
The safety of the design of the Pinto's fuel system led to critical incidents and subsequently resulted in a recall, lawsuits, a criminal prosecution, and public controversy. The events surrounding the controversy have been described as a "landmark narrative".[48] Former UCLA law professor Gary T. Schwartz describes the associated legal case as "mythical" due to several significant factual misconceptions and their impact on the public's understanding.[49] The Ford Pinto has been cited and debated in numerous business ethics[50][51] as well as tort reform[52][53] case studies.