Type
2S RDSR
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
Kerb weight
510 kg 1124 lb
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)
Construction
cast iron block & head
Compression ratio
9.00:1
Fuel system
2 We 32 DGAV carbs
Maximum power(DIN)
111.5 PS (110.0 bhp) (82 kW)@ 6000 rpm
Specific output
68.8 bhp/litre1.13 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
132.0 Nm (97 ft?�·lb) (13.5 kgm)@ 5000 rpm
bmep
1037.4 kPa (150.5 psi)
Specific torque
82.55 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
6500 rpm
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)
5.00 s
Standing
15.20 s
Top speed
171 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight
215.69 bhp/ton
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.
Wheels: Front
5.5
Wheels: Rear
5.5
Tyres: Front
165 SR 13
Tyres: Rear
165 SR 13
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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