FC-150 Specs

Forward Control Jeep Specifications

Manufacturer: Willys 'Jeep'

Model: Forward Control FC-150

Production: 1959

Production # that year: 3,048*

Wheelbase: 81 inches

Overall length: 146 in.

Overall height: 78.02 in.

Overall width: 74.42 in.

Curb weight: 3,273 lbs.

Engine: Hurricane F-head (F-134)

Induction: 1-bbl Carter YF carburetor

Horsepower: 72 @ 4,000 rpm

Transmission: 3-speed manual (BW T-90)

Torque: 114 @ 2,000 rpm

Transfer case: Model 18

Top speed: 66 MPH

Fuel capacity: 16 gallons

Fuel mileage: 14.3 MPG (city)

Options: Rear PTO, Heater/Defroster, Two-tone Paint

Paint colors: Plantation White & President Red

Designer: Brooks Stevens

*Approximately 14,980 FC-150's were produced between 1957-1961.

The Willys F4-134 Hurricane was an inline-4 piston engine and powered the famous Jeep CJ in the CJ-3B, CJ-5, and CJ-6 models.

For more info check out Derek Redmond's CJ3B site: "Hurricane" Engine Specs and Photos