Type
2S RDSR
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2235 mm 88 in
Track: Front
1245 mm 49 in
Track: Rear
1320 mm 52 in
Length
3378 mm 133 in
Width
1664 mm 65.5 in
Height
1105 mm 43.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.51
Ground clearance
100 mm 3.9 in
Weight distribution(Front)
55.00 %
Fuel capacity
36 litres 7.9 UK Gal 9.5 US Gal
Bore
81.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.6 litre1599 cc(97.577 cu in)
Compression ratio
9.00:1
Fuel system
1 We carb
Maximum power(DIN)
85.2 PS (84.0 bhp) (62.6 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
52.5 bhp/litre0.86 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
123.0 Nm (91 ft?�·lb) (12.5 kgm)@ 4000 rpm
bmep
966.6 kPa (140.2 psi)
Specific torque
76.92 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Ford
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.04
Unitary capacity
399.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
5.30 s
Standing
15.70 s
Top speed
161 km/h (100 mph)
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
2.750
Turning circle
9.00 m
Suspension
front I.LW.CS.ARB.
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.64
RAC rating
16.3
year
1982
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